Compassionate Care For Pets
Appointments are welcome, we love meeting new furry faces!
Meet Our Experienced Veterinarians
Dr. Jim Hammon
DVM, CVJ / Co-OwnerDr. Jim Hammon, was a member of the very first veterinary class of the university of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1979. He worked for the next three years at two different practices in Jefferson City, Tennessee and Gallatin, Tennessee. In 1982, following the graduation of his brother and partner, Dr. Randy Hammon, Northgate Animal Hospital was designed and built. Dr. Jim has served as president of both the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) and the Hamilton County Veterinary Medical Association (HCVMA) and as a board member for the East Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (ETVMA) He has also received the Distinguished Service award for the TVMA and the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jim is married to his lovely wife, Jill, and they have two married daughters, Caitlin and Amelia. "Sophie" the terrier mix and "Molly" the Mix also enjoy Dr. Jim's home.
Dr. Randy Hammon
DVM, CVJ / Co-OwnerDr. Randy Hammon is a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. He has wanted to be a veterinarian since he was five years old and has never had second thoughts. He is currently the Hospital's Medical Director. Dr. Randy has been practicing veterinary medicine with his brother Dr. Randy at Northgate Animal Hospital since graduating and building the facility in 1982. They both are routinely on television and radio along with newspaper interviews promoting pet care. Dr. Randy is a past president of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, along with serving on local, state, and national boards and is an active supporter of our local Humane Educational Society. He also works with, supports, and serves on boards for the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UT CVM) and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA). Dr. Randy routinely participates in International Third World Christian Medical Missions as part of medical teams that meet the needs of both people and animals. He enjoys outdoor sports on both land and water. He shares a small farm with his wife Sandi, his stepdaughter Caroline along with their two cats "Cleopatra" and "Tigris", their Australian Cattle Dog "Sheyla" and their Coton de Tulear "Mason".
Dr. Yvonne Ward
DVM / Co-OwnerDr. Yvonne Ward has practiced at Northgate Animal Hospital since 1999. Dr. Yvonne graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, after receiving a B.A. from Carson Newman College in 1994. She shares her home with husband Tommy, daughter Chloe, and their dog "Dobbs." Dr. Yvonne currently serves on the Chattanooga State Veterinary Technician Advisory Board. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, camping, and reading. Dr. Yvonne's special interests in veterinary medicine include internal medicine, laser surgery, and ultrasound. Though she must say, it sure is fun to play with all the cute puppies and kittens when they are in for well checks and vaccinations.
Dr. Emma Brooks
VeterinarianDr. Juliana Ramirez is originally from Columbia and moved with her family to South Florida where she did her undergraduate studies at Florida Atlantic University. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida and began practicing medicine in Maryland.
She is a member of the American Association for Feline Practitioners. Aside felines, her interests lie in dentistry, preventative care and soft tissue surgery. While not working, you may find her rock climbing, hiking and reading. She has a spoiled cat named Clayborne and Puff the bearded dragon.
Dr. Juliana Ramirez
As a former Chattanooga local, Dr. Juliana Ramirez is thrilled to be back and practicing in the beautiful city she calls home. Graduating Cum Laude from UTC with her Bachelors of Biology she went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. While she loved the city of Knoxville, she is excited to be back in her hometown and joining the amazing team at Northgate Animal Hospital. While Dr. Ramirez has many interests within veterinary medicine, she is especially passionate about the management of osteoarthritis, fear free preventative care and ultrasonography. She is dedicated to compassionate patient care with strong client communication and education in order to develop the best plan for the longevity and comfort of each of her patients. In her spare time, she loves to go on hikes with her two dogs, cook big Italian style meals and explore local music scenes around the city. Dr. Ramirez is an avid traveler and looks forward to planning her next trip abroad. Her most recent trip was to Peru where she did a four day hike along the Inca Trail outside Machu Pichu!