Dr. Shannon James

I’ve been a full time veterinarian for 15 years after earning my DVM from the University of Tennessee. I work all over the country at different hospitals as a general practice relief veterinarian and also travel to Caribbean islands to perform surgeries for the local island animals. I love meeting new people and helping them take care of their beloved pets.

In order to help you to the best of my abilities, please read this before you schedule a consultation with me:

*** When stating the reason for your appointment, please list as much information as you can to help me better serve you. Please describe the problem your pet is having in as much detail as possible (what they are doing, how long it’s been going on, what you’ve tried so far, last time they were at their regular vet). If you can upload some pictures of the problem, that would be great too! Due to time limitations of the call, please limit your problem list to ONE problem per visit. We can schedule follow-ups for additional problems your pet is experiencing. For example, we can address a skin infection today and anxiety issues at a future visit, etc.

*** PLEASE BE ADVISED if requesting medication REFILLS: With MANY medications, bloodwork and actual physical examinations may be a pre-requisite before prescribing in order to ensure the ultimate safety for your pet - If you are needing a prescription refill or any medication at all, I may not be able to do this unless bloodwork is performed first. This will be on a case by case basis ***

*** Please also be advised, once we discuss your pet's health, in some circumstances we will recommend you go DIRECTLY to a veterinarian if we are concerned - although telemedicine is very convenient, it also has it's limitations in terms of being able to physically treat your animal. We are here more as a professional opinion and can provide you with guidance in questionable situations with your pet. We are here to ease your worries, even if it's as simple as letting you know if a problem can wait until the next day when you can see your regular vet or if It's something serious enough that needs a trip to the ER**

I am looking forward to meeting you and your pet!:)

-Dr. Shannon