Veterinary Dental and Oral Surgery Clinic to Serve Dogs, Cats in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Dog and cat owners in Chattanooga now have local access to advanced veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Thrive Pet Healthcare has opened Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals Chattanooga, a clinic dedicated to treating complex dental disease and oral conditions in pets across Southeast Tennessee.

The clinic is located at 3205 Broad Street in Chattanooga and shares space with Veterinary Care and Specialty Group.

Tennessee remains a strong pet-owning state, with about 62% of households owning a pet, including roughly 47% with dogs and 31% with cats. In the greater Chattanooga area, thousands of families rely on veterinary care to keep pets healthy and comfortable. Until now, many pet owners needing advanced dental procedures often traveled to larger cities for treatment.

“Pet owners here love their animals and want the best care for them, but until now, many had to drive hours for advanced dental procedures,” said Dr. Kayla Steffes, board-certified veterinary dentist at Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals Chattanooga. “Our goal is to provide comprehensive dental and oral surgery services closer to home so pets can receive timely care and recover near their families.”

A native of Minnesota, Dr. Steffes earned her undergraduate degree with honors from the University of North Dakota and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She later completed a residency in North Carolina and became board-certified in veterinary dentistry.

Clinic Services

Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals provides a range of treatments for pets, including:

• Complex tooth extractions
• Oral mass evaluation and surgery
• Jaw fracture repair
• Root canal treatment
• Periodontal disease treatment

“Helping pets achieve optimal oral health is deeply fulfilling,” said Dr. Steffes. “Providing relief from oral pain and restoring comfort for all animals emphasizes the meaningful impact advanced veterinary dentistry can have on overall health and quality of life.”

The clinic accepts referrals from veterinarians throughout Tennessee, North Georgia and Northeast Alabama. It also provides dental services directly to pet families.

“Pets rely on us to advocate for their comfort and long-term health,” Dr. Steffes said. “By partnering closely with referring veterinarians, we’re able to help families address dental issues early and keep pets feeling their best.”