Welcome to Central Veterinary Hospital

STAFF Selecting a veterinarian is an important decision. Like any other medical decision you make, you want to know that you can trust the ability of your veterinarian to care for your animals. We at Central Veterinary Hospital are extremely proud of the team of vets the we have been able to assemble.
Dr. Robert Black DVM Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. Black did his pre-veterinary studies at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and earned his D.V.M. from Auburn University in 1970. Dr. Black spent two years in the United States Army Veterinary Corps before coming to Central Veterinary Hospital in 1972. In addition to general veterinary care, Dr. Black specializes in several types of surgeries; including, internal and external orthopedics.
Dr. William Martin DVM Born in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Dr. Martin came to Central Veterinary Hospital in 1981. After graduation from UT-Knoxville with a B.S. in Animal Science in 1978, Dr. Martin became a member of the third graduating class of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. During his undergraduate studies, Dr. Martin worked as a veterinary assistant at Central Veterinary Hospital. Now a partner of CVH, Dr. Martin is not only highly skilled in traditional veterinary medicine, he also continually investigates new medication and treatment options for even greater success for his and all patients of Central Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Benny Ferrell DVM Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Ferrell attended the University of Memphis before moving to Knoxville where he graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Animal Science in 1981. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. Dr. Ferrell practiced small animal medicine from 1984 until he came to Central Veterinary Hospital in 1995. In addition to general veterinary care, Dr. Ferrell is also a skilled surgeon and trained in ultrasound examination and evaluation techniques.
Dr. Penny Iannacone Raised outside of Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Iannacone graduated from the UT College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Dr. Iannacone moved to Knoxville in 1998. She came to Central Veterinary Hospital in June of 2007. Dr. Iannacone loves meeting people and their animals, and gets tremendous satisfaction from her job as a veterinarian.
Madeleine Womble - Office Manager Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Madeleine moved to the United States in 1981. A mother of three, Madeleine spent several years working for Baptist Home Health services before coming to Central Veterinary Hospital in 1999. She is now in charge of the day to day operations of CVH. From employment opportunities to special dietary and medicating needs, Madeleine coordinates it all.
Our Facility Built in 1982 to meet the changing needs of Knoxville, the current location of Central Veterinary Hospital is in the heart of the Fort Sanders community. Just minutes from downtown, I-40, I-275 and Chapman Hwy, we are easily accessible from all areas of the Knoxville metropolitan area. CVH has the capability of meeting almost all of your veterinary needs. Six exam rooms, one large surgical suite, in-house diagnostics and radiology equipment and housing capacity for almost 100 animals make CVH one of the largest veterinary hospitals in the Knoxville area. Our size and equipment allow us to keep prices low by not having to outsource services that some smaller clinics are not capable of providing. From ultrasound examination to a retail store for all your feeding and accessory needs to annual dental care; these are just a few of the dozens of services we are prepared to provide at Central Veterinary Hospital.