NORTHGATE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
1600 Hamill Road Hixson, Tennessee 37343
Telephone 423-875-9033 FAX 423-875-9064
Serving the Chattanooga Pet Community
Northgate Animal Hospital of Hixson Tennesee Chattanooga Veterinarians Pet Vaccinations Spay & Neuter Services Laser Veterinary Surgery for Animals Pet Boarding for Dogs & Cats
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
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.