Blackford Veterinary Surgery Referral

09/25/2026

Yesterday, Dr. Callie Blackford Winders had the opportunity to participate in the Community Helper Day at River's Edge Christian Academy.

She joined a construction worker, nurse, baker, and a K9 Officer in discussing their careers with the K4, Kindergarteners, and 1st graders!

It was a great morning ministering to the kids!

09/12/2026

We are proud supporters of the Isaiah 117 House Blount County TN.

We want to thank Blackford Veterinary Surgery Referral for being a Title Sponsor for our Annual Golf Tournament next week!

Your constant support helps our red door guests know they are loved and never alone! ❤️

09/02/2026

This PRECIOUS baby is Addy. She had TPLO surgery yesterday with Dr. Kapler! ❤️

Addy is 11 years old, and she wanted to remind everyone that age is not a disease! It is an important part of information that the veterinary staff needs so we can make the appropriate anesthesia adjustments.

Addy had in house bloodwork to ensure she had an an appropriate safety protocol for anesthesia, and she did wonderful! 🩸 💉 ⭐️

She was a little snow ball of love that let us all hold her and give her love and snuggles! She was SUCH a good girl! 🤗

Thank you for letting us love you and take care of you, Addy!! ❤️

08/27/2026

We’ve been keeping a secret 🤭!

Jennifer Belle, the new owner of The Dog Wizard, Knoxville has been a long time client of Blackford Vet Surgery. Her beloved pets have needed mass removals, invasive soft tissue surgery, and TPLO surgery. We have gotten to know Jennifer well over the past 5 years, and we want to work WITH her instead of just on her fuzzy family members!

Classes start in October! Head over to The Dog Wizard, Knoxville page and website to see if there is a class that fits your needs!

If you and your pup are past foundational classes, they also offer private lessons to specifically help your dogs’ needs!

Call them to see just how they can help! 865-302-3679

08/21/2026

We want to express our sincere condolences to Beth’s friends, families, coworkers, and loved ones.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of an amazing staff member of Oak Ridge Veterinary Hospital. The veterinary community will miss a light as bright as Beth. ❤️

08/20/2026

It’s not everyday that you get to work on a precious little angel pug that came to see the surgeon all the way from 🌆 New York City 🍎!

We are so flattered that you trusted your sweet girl with us and made the long journey to allow us to help her!

Miss Bagel lives in NYC, but has grand parents in Tennessee. She saw Dr. Callie Blackford and had surgery to repair her luxating patellas! In 8 weeks, this girl will be shaking/trotting her little puggy cinnamon roll tail b***y all around the city showing off her new knees! 🛍️

She also had her nares done (smooshy face nose job 👃🏼 to open up her nostrils so help with breathing). Dr. Blackford gave her a nose job that all the plastic surgeons in the big city will be impressed with ! 😉 😂

Thank you again for trusting us with her care. Come back and visit us whenever you’re in Tennessee!! ❤️

08/10/2026

Bandage changes aren’t scary when you’re being embraced by the staff! ❤️❤️

Trooper had some masses removed on Thursday and came in for a post op bandage change. Not only did he give us hugs, but he basically asked us to hold him closely! We had to oblige!

We love you Troop!! ❤️❤️❤️

08/07/2026

There’s a pretty big snugglefest going on over here today!

Caspian is here today for Dr. Hodshon to remove his bladder stones. Some of his internal organs have become friends with the outside of his bladder (potentially adhered) so he needs a little extra surgical TLC.

Thank you to his family and Southwind Animal Hospital for trusting us with his care! He’s warm, getting hydrated before surgery, and loved! 🥰

07/31/2026

Maddie (black lab) had TPLO surgery on the week of her birthday!! We didn’t know her birthday was the day after her surgery, otherwise we would have sang to her!! 🎶 ❤️🎶 ❤️🎶

Her yellow lab sister clearly dressed the part for the occasion!! 🎉

Everyone, please send Maddie 🥳 some encouragement on her birthday (today!), and some thoughts to her sister while she patiently waits 8 weeks to play with Maddie as she recovers! 🐾 👩🏻‍⚕️ 💉

06/26/2026

🌼 Daisy 🌼

Daisy enjoyed her recovery nap with a personally fluffed pillow and a warm blanket! She is recovering from TPLO surgery performed by Dr. Kapler!

Daisy was the sweetest girl! She gobbled up her oral pre meds, wagged her tail during her IV catheter, and woke up in a recovery bed fit for the queen she is! 👑

Thank you to Lange Animal Hospital for trusting us with this precious baby! She was a dream patient! ❤️ 🐾 🌼