Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Shiflett is the founder of Bearden Hill Veterinary Clinic and West Bearden Veterinary Hospital. He attended the University of Tennessee for his undergraduate degree and then earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 1953. He has practiced veterinary medicine in Knoxville since 1953. He started his practice in Knoxville during an era when there were only a handful of veterinarians in the area. Dr. Shiflett is very involved in the community and has been an active leader in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. His hobbies and interests include boating, farming, gardening, and art. He enjoys travel with his family, which includes his wife Julia, four children, and six grandchildren. He has numerous dogs, cats, and some alpacas on his farm.
