13197 Old Nashville Hwy

Smyrna, TN 37167 US

615-459-0802

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Meet Our Veterinarians

Dr. Mike Hatcher, DVM

Owner/ Hospital Administrator

Voted as a Favorite Veterinarian in 2018, 2019,2021 and a Finalist in 2012 & 2014 Rutheis awards.

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Dr. Mike Hatcher grew up here in Smyrna, TN.  His family moved to Smyrna in 1980 when the area was not much more farm land.  He graduated from La Vergne High School in 1993 and then attended Tennessee Tech University where he graduated with a BS in Animal Science.  In 1996 he was accepted to the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where he graduated in 2001.

After graduation Dr. Hatcher worked in a multi-practice group in Clarksville, TN providing care to the pets of some of the service men and women of the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, Ky.  In 2004, he and his wife, Stacey, opened Premier VetCare in its original location on Cedar Grove Road.  There they worked together to set the foundations to what is now Smyrna's Premier Veterinary Care facility.  The practice quickly grew from those humble beginning to the largest veterinary facility in North Rutherford county. Premier VetCare is now the largest locally owned and operated veterinary facility in Smyrna, and one of a few in North Rutherford county.

Dr. Hatcher's interest revolve around veterinary surgery, wellness, and allergy management.  With his surgical experiences Premier VetCare offers one of the widest ranges of services in North Rutherford.  Dr. Hatcher's surgical experiences include, General and Advanced Soft tissue, Orthopedic, and LASER surgery.  As our lead surgeon we have been able to provide care to many pets that would other wise suffered with out surgery.

Dr. Hatcher became involved with Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in the 2015.  At that time he was invited to participate in a Clinical Affiliate Board, and since then been involved in advising and consulting on the schools clinical year.  He is now on staff part time with LMU-CVM as their Nashville Hub Coordinator.  In that role he oversees students and Clinical Affiliates in the Nashville and surrounding area.

Dr. Hatcher married another La Vergne High School graduate... Stacey Letson.  Mike, Stacey and their 4 sons look forward to improving the level of healthcare in the North Rutherford County Communities where they were raised. 

Dr. Laci Catron-Lowe, DVM

Medical Director / Staff & Externship Coordinator

Voted as a Favorite Veterinarian in 2015 & 2016, and Finalist in 2013 & 2014 Ruthies awards.


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Dr. Stephanie Letarte, DVM 

 Associate Veterinarian

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Dr. Caroline Johnson, DVM  

Associate Veterinarian


Dr. Marry Stocks, DVM  

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Stocks




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Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

7:30 am

5:30 pm

Walk-Ins & Urgent Care 9 am - 3pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am

5:30 pm

Walk-Ins & Urgent Care 9 am - 3pm

Wednesday:

7:30 am

5:30 pm

Walk-Ins & Urgent Care 9 am - 3pm

Thursday:

7:30 am

5:30 pm

Walk-Ins & Urgent Care 9 am - 3pm

Friday:

7:30 am

5:30 pm

Walk-Ins & Urgent Care 9 am - 3pm

Saturday:

Closed

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Closed

Regular Business Hours are M-F 7:30am till 5:30 pm. Walk-in and Urgent Care M-F 9:00am till 3:00 pm

Appointments Preferred. Pets are seen in following order:
Life Threatening Emergencies, Appointments, Urgent Care Walk-ins, Wellness Walk-ins

Additional Fees Apply to Walk-In & Urgent Care Visits


When bringing your pets into our office, for their and the safety of other pets, please either have your pet leashed or in a pet carrier. Please ask our staff at check in for a leash if needed.

For aggressive pets Click Here for more information.  

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