AESC Knoxville Is Expanding Its Facility
September 5, 2026, 1:26 p.m.

AESC Knoxville Team at the Expansion Celebration. Image by AESC

KNOXVILLE - The Animal Emergency and Specialty Center Knoxville (AESC Knoxville) has broken ground on a major hospital expansion, strengthening its ability to provide advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care to pets throughout East Tennessee.

The expansion will create additional space to support AESC Knoxville’s growing team, specialty services, and advanced medical capabilities. Construction was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony and ribbon-cutting on Monday, August 17th.

Future Home of AESC Knoxville. Image by AESC

“This expansion is an exciting investment in the future of veterinary care in our community,” said Allison Lee-Matthews, Referral Coordinator. “We are grateful to the team, referring veterinarians, and the families who continue to trust us with their pets.”

AESC Knoxville provides 24/7 emergency and ICU care, along with specialty services in Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Surgery.

To learn more about the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, please visit animalerspecialty.com and @aesc_knoxville on Instagram.