Spay/Neuter | Claiborne Shelter

Meet the Team

Veterinarian

Dr. Carson Hutchison, DVM

Dr. Hutchison has over 30 years experience in veterinary practice. After 20 years in private practice, He now dedicates his time to shelter medicine to help decrease pet overpopulation through spay and neuter. He is the supervising veterinarian at the Claiborne Animal Shelter.

Director and Veterinarian Assistant

Misti Roberts

Misti Roberts, Veterinarian Assistant studied to be a Veterinary Technician prior to pursuing a career in education. She joined the shelter as full time manager in 2012 and is responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe shelter environment for the animals as well as assisting Dr. Hutchison in surgery. In 2019, Mrs. Roberts was hired as Executive Director but still assists in the surgery room.

Animal Health and Welfare Manager

Carol Mabe

Carol Mabe was hired in 2021 as a Full time Animal Health and Welfare Manager. Her love for animals shows through the quality and dependency of her work. Ms. Mabe assists Dr. Hutchison in surgery.

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Spay and Neuter

Weekly Spay/Neuter at the Claiborne Animal Shelter

Gloria J. McPherson Spay & Neuter Clinic

674 Ritchie Lewis Drive

New Tazewell, TN 37825

423-626-2686

Canine Spay and Neuter

Spay: $60

Neuter: $70

Due to us not being a full service vet clinic, we do not spay or neuter dogs over 40 pounds or older than 5.

Feline Spay and Neuter

Spay: $45

Neuter: $45

Check with us about our Trap/Neuter/Release program for feral cats!

Note: Your pet's health is our #1 priority so some restrictions apply

Vaccination Clinic

We are currently offering free DHPP and FVRCP vaccines due to a grant by Petco Love.

DHPP: Free

FVRCP: Free

Rabies: $10

Bordetella: $10

Microchip: $20

Heartworm test: $20

FELV/FIV test: $20

Note: Our mission is to prevent unwanted litters. We cannot vaccinate or microchip adult animals that have not been fixed.

TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) Program

In 2022, the Claiborne Animal Shelter received a generous donation from Petco Love. Part of that partnership included a TNR program for Claiborne County. We hit the ground running and bought 5 feral cat traps to loan out to targeted areas with feral cat communities.

Our goal is to reduce the amount of unwanted, sick, and feral cats in the community. Qualifying communities will have access to free spay/neuters, free vaccines (Thank you Petco Free Vaccine Campaign) while supplies last, and a free rabies vaccine.

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