NORTHGATE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 1600 Hamill Road Hixson, Tennessee 37343 Telephone 423-875-9033 FAX 423-875-9064 Serving the Chattanooga Pet Community
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HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:15 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Closed Holidays Observed by the Hospital
For After Hours Emergencies please call the doctor's answering service at (423) 875-9033 or for Immediate Emergencies contact R.I.V.E.R at (423) 698-4612
Practitioner of the Year for the State of Tennessee  Click the YouTube link below to view the tribute to Dr. Randy Hammon

Meet The Veterinarians of Northgate Animal Hospital

Jim Hammon, DVM, CVJ / Co-Owner Dr. Jim Hammon, was a member of the very first veterinary class of the university of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1979. He worked for the next three years at two different practices in Jefferson City, Tennessee and Gallatin, Tennessee. In 1982, following the graduation of his brother and partner, Dr. Randy Hammon, Northgate Animal Hospital was designed and built. Dr. Jim has served as president of both the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) and the Hamilton County Veterinary Medical Association (HCVMA) and as a board member for the East Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (ETVMA) He has also received the Distinguished Service award for the TVMA and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jim is married to his lovely wife, Jill, and they have two married daughters, Caitlin and Amelia. "Sophie" the terrier mix and "Molly" the Mix also enjoy Dr. Jim's home.
Randy Hammon, DVM, CVJ / Co-Owner Dr. Randy Hammon is a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. He has wanted to be a veterinarian since he was five years old and has never had second thoughts. He is currently the Hospital's Medical Director. Dr. Randy has been practicing veterinary medicine with his brother Dr. Jim at Northgate Animal Hospital since graduating and building the facility in 1982. They both are routinely on television and radio along with newspaper interviews promoting pet care. Dr. Randy is a past president of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, along with serving on local, state, and national boards and is an active supporter of our local Humane Educational Society. He also works with, supports, and serves on boards for the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UT CVM) and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA). Dr. Randy routinely participates in International Third World Christian Medical Missions as part of medical teams that meet the needs of both people and animals. He enjoys outdoor sports on both land and water. He shares a small farm with his wife Sandi, his stepdaughter Caroline along with their two cats "Cleopatra" and "Tigris", their Australian Cattle Dog "Sheyla" and their Coton de Tulear "Mason".
Yvonne Ward, DVM / Co-Owner Dr. Yvonne Ward has practiced at Northgate Animal Hospital since 1999. Dr. Ward graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, after receiving a B.A. from Carson Newman College in 1994. She shares her home with husband Tommy, daughter Chloe, and their dog "Dobbs." Dr. Ward currently serves on the Chattanooga State Veterinary Technician Advisory Board. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, camping, and reading. Dr. Ward's special interests in veterinary medicine include internal medicine, laser surgery, and ultrasound. Though she must say, it sure is fun to play with all the cute puppies and kittens when they are in for well checks and vaccinations.
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1600 Hamill Road Hixson, TN 37343 Telephone 423-875-9033 Serving the Chattanooga Pet Community
Yvonne Ward, DVM / Co-Owner Dr. Yvonne Ward has practiced at Northgate Animal Hospital since 1999. Dr. Ward graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, after receiving a B.A. from Carson Newman College in 1994. She shares her home with husband Tommy, daughter Chloe, and their dog "Dobbs." Dr. Ward currently serves on the Chattanooga State Veterinary Technician Advisory Board. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, camping, and reading. Dr. Ward's special interests in veterinary medicine include internal medicine, laser surgery, and ultrasound. Though she must say, it sure is fun to play with all the cute puppies and kittens when they are in for well checks and vaccinations.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Randy Hammon, DVM, CVJ / Co-Owner Dr. Randy Hammon is a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. He has wanted to be a veterinarian since he was five years old and has never had second thoughts. He is currently the Hospital's Medical Director. Dr. Randy has been practicing veterinary medicine with his brother Dr. Jim at Northgate Animal Hospital since graduating and building the facility in 1982. They both are routinely on television and radio along with newspaper interviews promoting pet care. Dr. Randy is a past president of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, along with serving on local, state, and national boards and is an active supporter of our local Humane Educational Society. He also works with, supports, and serves on boards for the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UT CVM) and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA). Dr. Randy routinely participates in International Third World Christian Medical Missions as part of medical teams that meet the needs of both people and animals. He enjoys outdoor sports on both land and water. He shares a small farm with his wife Sandi, his stepdaughter Caroline along with their two cats "Cleopatra" and "Tigris", their Australian Cattle Dog "Sheyla" and their Coton de Tulear "Mason".
Jim Hammon, DVM, CVJ / Co-Owner Dr. Jim Hammon, was a member of the very first veterinary class of the university of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1979. He worked for the next three years at two different practices in Jefferson City, Tennessee and Gallatin, Tennessee. In 1982, following the graduation of his brother and partner, Dr. Randy Hammon, Northgate Animal Hospital was designed and built. Dr. Jim has served as president of both the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) and the Hamilton County Veterinary Medical Association (HCVMA) and as a board member for the East Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (ETVMA) He has also received the Distinguished Service award for the TVMA and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jim is married to his lovely wife, Jill, and they have two married daughters, Caitlin and Amelia. "Sophie" the terrier mix and "Molly" the Mix also enjoy Dr. Jim's home.