Compassionate Care. Familiar Faces.
At VIPets Hardin Station Animal Clinic, we’re more than your local vet—we’re your partner in your pet’s lifelong health journey. Our friendly, experienced team takes the time to listen, connect, and provide thoughtful care tailored to your pet’s needs. From first visits to lifelong wellness, we’re here to build trust and help your pet thrive—every step of the way.
Our Doctor
Dr. Alred has spent most of her life in the Knoxville and surrounding areas. She graduated from Lincoln Memorial University - College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Her love of animals started at the young age of 4. Her special interests within veterinary medicine include emergency medicine, neurology, and surgery. She is a mom of fraternal twin girls. She spends most of her free time with her family and close friends. Her hobbies include reading, golf, and learning how to play pickleball! She values her relationships with her clients and patients and aims to provide high quality care that is rooted in compassion.
Dr. Alred
DVM
Our Veterinary Staff
With over 18 years in the veterinary field, I bring a deep passion for both exceptional pet care and the growth of the dedicated teams behind it. My approach to leadership is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement—because when our teams feel supported, our clients and their pets receive the highest level of care.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of managing multiple practices, mentoring veterinary professionals, and helping create thriving clinic cultures where pets are treated like family and teams are empowered to succeed. I strongly believe in building trust with clients through transparency, respect, education, and genuine connection.
Outside of work, I’m a proud mom and an animal lover through and through—I share my home with three dogs, two cats, and an impressive number of fish (yes, they all have names!).
Every day, I strive to make a difference in this industry I love—one relationship, one team, and one paw at a time.
Ashley Williams
Practice Manager
Dr. Julia LeMaistre was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas where she grew up an avid equestrian. After graduating from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016, she began working as a mixed animal veterinarian in Texas. Dr. LeMaistre has a love of exotic animals and has spent time in Africa working with wildlife and conservation efforts. She enjoys the challenges of treating all species from elephants to chameleons and all that are in between. Dr. LeMaistre moved to Nashville 8 years ago and has been practicing companion and exotic animal medicine. Her special interests are dentistry, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and wound care. In her spare time, she likes to cook, bake, garden, and travel the world with her husband.
Dr. Julia LeMaistre
DVM, Medical Director
Dr. Pace grew up riding horses, which sparked her love of animals from an early age. Originally from Cordova, Tennessee, she attended Mississippi State University where she earned both her Bachelor of Animal Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degrees. After practicing in Louisiana for 3 years, Dr. Pace and her husband, Chandler, moved to Franklin in 2015. They welcomed a daughter, Evie, in 2018 and son, Grayson, in 2020. Her animal family includes Kate, a sweet lab mix, and Donut, a rascally tabby cat. In her spare time, Dr. Pace enjoys reading and spending time outside with her family. Internal medicine, dentistry, and general practice are among her favorite professional interests. Dr. Pace loves the Franklin community and is passionate about connecting with clients and caring for their beloved pets.
Dr. Allison Pace
DVM