Natchez Trace Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Marc and his staff clearly love their clients and their animals. The clinic is clean. He’s definitely not the cheapest vet out there, but the care is fantastic! It’s also awesome not to feel rushed in and out of the vet clinic. Instead of charging me for unnecessary adjustments, he was honest enough to tell me that my dog might not be the best candidate for chiropractic adjustments. I’ve been to several other vets in other areas and sadly they were happy to just keep charging me for procedures that didn’t help my animals. Looking for s good treat? Try their freeze dried dog treats. My dog would do flips and more for them.

Dr. Marc Smith and staff were wonderful in helping my dog deal with chronic pain issues! They take the time to listen and get to know your dog. I was very impressed on one visit when Dr. Smith took the time to care of a side problem while my pup was there for another issue. He was able to fix a problem another vet had told me would take a surgery costing 1,000 to fix. I highly recommend their practice!

We love NTVC and cannot say enough good things about Dr. Smith, Becki and all of the other staff members. We take both dogs and cats to the clinic and we have always found the level of care they receive to be outstanding, not to mention the intangibles such the caring and friendly way that they interact with the us and with our pets. The staff at NTVC definitely exceed expectations to make sure that your pet (s)’ needs are met. We have recommended several friends NTVC and they have all had the same experience that we have had. We wouldn’t trust our pets to anyone else and would highly recommend Dr. Smith and NTVC to anyone.

I brought my older Chihuahua here in the beginning of this year simply because they offered vitamin C injections and I was hoping it may help with his chronic bronchitis. I gave the injection there myself (although I don’t have any veterinary training whatsoever) and my dog reacted very poorly (he’s had injections before and never reacted poorly). He walked in circles on the floor, was very unsteady, and crying. It took 30 minutes on the ride home to calm him down. The doctor didn’t seem very knowledgeable. They did send a follow up email to check on my dog, though.

Becki and Dr. Smith are very helpful and compassionate. I would not hesitate to recommend their practice.

Although my time at Natchez Trace Veterinary Clinic was brief, it is a memory I will hold dear forever. My dog, Lilly, was diagnosed with Lymphoma in September 2014. After reviewing my options for treatment, I decided to proceed with chemotherapy administered by Dr. Smith. She was to have 15 chemo treatments with hope she would live 1 – 2 years. Lilly was the love of my life and I was going to do whatever it took to keep her with me for as long as possible.
Lilly had one chemotherapy treatment and rapidly declined over the next 72 hours. The conclusion was her cancer was much more severe than originally thought. Dr. Smith walked with me through her heartbreaking journey and did everything he could to provide support. He was out of town when we ended up at the pet emergency clinic (where she passed away) and was in constant communication with the doctors. He called me at 9pm on a Saturday night after Lilly passed to tell me how sorry he was. It was obvious he genuinely cared about us and wished he could have changed the situation. I truly believe his support, Becki’s support, and the amazing staff at Nashville Pet Emergency helped me walk through one of the most difficult periods in my life. I am forever grateful.

Dr Smith, Becki and staff are always ready to go the extra mile. They are compassionate and offer choices not just a one size fits all.
We travel from Columbia and though it is a hike especially with Nashville traffic we find them to be the best choice for our dogs. I appreciate the extra time they spend to check up on our dogs after they visit with them.
Dr Smith thinks outside the box and will research options that we suggest without hesitation.
He has even answered the phone personally on a holiday to help us refill a prescription for one of our dogs.
There is a definite comfort level knowing that they are always there to assist our dogs needs.
Debbie M

Dr Smith and his staff form a partnerhip with you & your animal family. They are there for the long-​term with you and don’t just schedule treatments to generate revenue. They are really amazing, especially given all of our other Vet experiences. When our dog got a grave illness, his compassion, cell phone calls and helping us get closure on the dogs’ passing was unsurpassed. He truly had become a friend. Plus, he has a side specialty in alternative treatments– amazing!

The best animal clinic for those who love their animals. Dr. Smith goes above and beyond what any other doctor will do. The staff is great also. I am totally satisfied with Natchez Trace.

Dr. Smith and all his staff at Natchez Trace are amazing. We had seen another vet at Harpeth Hills for over a year and a half and misdiagnosed our dog’s cancer as «stress.» While Kasey’s condition had progressed too far along during the time with the other vet, we started seeing Dr. Smith for a more natural approach to assisting her.
This was a very, very rough time for my wife and I, but Dr. Smith and his staff went out of their way to provide the best assistance they could. They now see the new addition to our family as well.
We live in Nashville, so it is a bit of a drive to see them, but they are worth every minute!!!