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EXPERT VETERINARY CARE IN Memphis

Southern Crossing Animal Hospital proudly serves Memphis Tennessee  and the Tri-State area. Through our core values of Excellence, Commitment, Compassion, Integrity and Teamwork, we raise the standard of veterinary medicine. We take pride in providing our patients with the best care, because to us, you are family.

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Skillful, Compassionate care

Carondelet Nollner DVM, DABVP

Dr. Nollner, owner and partner at Southern Crossing Animal Hospital, graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and completed a 14-month internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Hollywood Animal Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. She practiced in Mississippi and central Texas before moving to Memphis in 1997 and joining Southern Crossing Animal Hospital in 1999, later purchasing the practice after 20 years of service. Board certified in canine and feline clinical practice since 1995, Dr. Nollner is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and currently serves as the Continuing Education/Symposium Chair. Her professional interests include surgery, pain management, hospice care, ultrasound, and dentistry, and she earned her Fear Free Certification in 2017, emphasizing gentle handling techniques to reduce fear and stress in patients. Originally from Moorhead, Mississippi, Dr. Nollner credits her teacher parents for her passion for education and her faith for her love of animals. She and her husband, Mike, a family practice physician with Methodist Family Practice, have four adult children, five grandchildren, and four beloved pets—Roxanne the Beagle Mix, Layla the Terrier Mix, Naomi (Little Bit) the three-legged cat, and Prince the cat. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Nollner enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, CrossFit, and church ministry.

Why Us

Concierge approach

We approach each patient and pet parent with specialized and customized care. We value our time spent with each patient because your pet is like one of our own. Quality of care with individualized treatment plans is our top priority.

We love our Pet Parents

Yes, we are here for the animals, but we take great pride in caring well for our pet parents through education and thorough communication. Our concierge approach allows us time for pet parent consultation and availability for questions. Partnering with our pet parents provides the best care for our patients.

Locally owned since 1960s

We are proud to be one of the few privately owned hospitals in the Memphis area and are grateful for our legacy of private ownership since the 1960s.

Best Medicine and Surgery

We have established a reputation as pioneers and champions of next-generation medicine and surgery. We are held to a higher standard of practice through our American Animal Hospital Association accreditation. We value Fear Free and gentle handling techniques to decrease fear, anxiety and stress in our patients. Our team focuses on being continual learners and that is why we have a board certified veterinarian in Canine and Feline Clinical Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.

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REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

Goodness. Where to start! Southern Crossing Animal Hospital is just amazing. The entire staff are truly amazing people. Kyle is always fantastic, taking the time to listen, explain and sometimes works miracles to get us in. Dr. Taylor is absolutely amazing. Her knowledge and care is unmatched. Her heart is pure gold. She has taken care of our babies for years. She's done everything from vaccinations to very complex surgeries for us. She removed a huge tumor and liver lobe on our boy Strider, which bought us another 18 months with him. She was there when i got my best girl, Peggy Sue. She diagnosed her with diabetes and finally an adrenal tumor. She was there when my Pegs took her last breath. The entire staff was there. The techs are top notch. Knowledgeable, compassionate. Dr. Nollner has truly built a team with a culture of compassion, knowledge and pure love. If you aren't a client of Southern Crossing, you should be.

- jennifer volmer -

We are beyond grateful for the exceptional care our beloved dog Biscuit received from the team at Southern Crossing Animal Hospital. They provided excellent ICU care and diagnostics. The referral to a specialist was managed seamlessly. Communication was incredible, always compassionate and never rushed. They did everything they could to save our dog's life. Ultimately, we had to say goodbye to our precious dog yesterday due to an aggressive cancer for which there was no good outcome. Dr. Nollner and Katelyn supported us through the experience, and their comfort felt like family. Thank you to the entire team for everything.

Google Reviews

- Meridith Eleazer -

These people have been a strong foundation for Memphis culture and history. Decades of the best bedside manner and care I've ever seen. They went above and beyond today to help me through a difficult situation for me and my service dog, and when I say "they" I mean the entire team rallied to find a solution to my problems and worked with me to make sure I could still get my baby looked at. They're always reliable, kind, and willing to help anyone who cares about their pets regardless of age, gender, skin tone, etc. Dr. Taylor have such big hearts and a compassionate and loving vet tech and front desk staff. I can't thank you enough for what you've done for me. It's why y'all have been my favorite vet for the entirety of my animal's life. If you have no clue where to take your pet for care, now you do.

- Cali Baer -

I’ve been a client of Dr. Nollner for almost 30 years. She has taken care of several of my fur babies. She keeps up with the latest veterinary information and advances. She performs many surgeries herself. And she always takes as much time as necessary to answer my incessant questions when one of my animals has a problem. I trust her implicitly. Staff is also just as helpful and friendly.And the new office looks great!

- The Original EB -

I really feel my words are inadequate to express how well Jackson (and all my other fur babies) and I are taken care of at Southern Crossing. Most recently, Dr. Nollner has been so caring and supportive as we navigate the many feelings and questions involved in Jackson's approaching-end-of-life care. Everyone there treats us as family. We love everyone at and everything about Southern Crossing.

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- Ann Taylor -