Truss Vet opens first Knoxville urgent care clinic for pets

Truss Vet opened its first Knoxville clinic on Oct. 15, 2026, giving pet owners same-day veterinary urgent care for dogs and cats. The expansion brings a lower-cost alternative to emergency rooms to a market the company says has not had a veterinary urgent care clinic before.

Why it matters: - Knoxville pet owners now have a same-day option for non-life-threatening pet care. - Truss Vet says the clinic can cost 30% to 50% less than a traditional veterinary ER visit. - The clinic is designed to reduce pressure on emergency rooms by handling cases that do not need life-saving care.

What happened: - Truss Vet - Veterinary Urgent Care opened its newest clinic in Knoxville on Oct. 15, 2026. - The clinic is at 11011 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934. - The Knoxville location is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday and is closed on Saturdays. - Pet owners can book online, call, chat or walk in. - The company says this is Knoxville’s first veterinary urgent care clinic.

The details: - The clinic treats dogs and cats with same-day, walk-in urgent care and no referral is needed. - Common cases include vomiting, limping, ear infections, allergic reactions and minor injuries. - Truss Vet says the Knoxville clinic offers transparent pricing and communication before and after treatment. - The clinic includes a fear-free design and a dedicated cat-only exam room. - Truss Vet says medical notes are shared with local primary care veterinarians and emergency hospitals within 24 to 48 hours. - Dr. Brad Waffa, co-founder and chief medical officer, said the model is meant to support primary care veterinarians and emergency hospitals rather than compete with them. - CJ Casselli, co-founder and CEO, said the Knoxville opening fits Truss Vet’s plan to expand into vibrant cities. - The company’s social channels include LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Between the lines: - Truss Vet is positioning urgent care as a middle ground between a booked-up primary vet and a costly emergency room. - The expansion beyond the Carolinas suggests the company is trying to scale the model in new markets. - The emphasis on low-stress medicine and coordination with local vets signals a partnership strategy, not a replacement strategy.

What's next: - Truss Vet will likely use the Knoxville clinic to test demand for its urgent care model outside its core Southeast footprint. - The company says more communities could benefit from same-day care that keeps non-emergency cases out of the ER. - Pet owners can find more information at Truss Vet's website.