Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.
— Anatole France

Forward, Faster

Our Story

Music City Pet Internal Medicine was born from a simple but urgent need: to offer a better path for pets facing serious illness. Dr. Larson saw too many families overwhelmed by the cost and logistics of specialty referral—and too many veterinarians left to manage complex cases alone.

MCPIM was created to offer a middle option: collaborative, accessible internal medicine support that meets vets, pets and their people where they are.

Music City’s Mission

We believe every pet deserves timely, expert care, without unnecessary delays or barriers.

Our “Forward, Faster” hybrid model bridges the gap between general practice and full specialty referral, supporting the Spectrum of Care and keeping pets in familiar surroundings whenever possible.

Who We Help

Pet Owners

If your vet has recommended an internal medicine consult—or you’re unsure whether a full referral is the right next step, MCPIM is here to help.

Our services are ideal for busy families, those facing financial constraints, or anyone who wants to talk to someone first before committing to a larger facility. 

Veterinarians

We’re your partner in managing challenging cases. From hands‑on veterinary training that expands your team’s skills and confidence, to collaborative communication that supports your clients, we provide practical, internal‑medicine‑informed guidance that strengthens your care and helps families navigate difficult decisions.

What We Offer

Case Focused Tele-Advice

Support for veterinarians and pet owners navigating chronic, complex, or unresolved medical concerns, with clear explanations and practical next steps.

Clinical Skills Development

Customized training sessions that help veterinary teams build confidence, expand procedural capabilities, and improve internal‑medicine case management.

Ultrasound Review & Interpretation

Specialist evaluation of ultrasound studies submitted by the pet’s veterinarian, offering actionable insights without requiring a referral visit.

Meet Dr. Jessica Larson

Dr. Larson is a board-certified veterinary internist (ACVIM) with a passion for collaborative care.

She brings years of specialty experience directly to your practice, without the barriers of conventional referral models.

Why Choose Music City Pet IM?

Practical, Actionable Advice

Tele‑advice and ultrasound interpretation that help move cases forward without unnecessary delays & referrals, or full-day commitments for initial consults.

Hands-On Veterinary Training

On‑site customizable clinical coaching that builds procedural confidence, standardizes techniques, and expands in‑house capabilities.

Internal Medicine Expertise

Board‑certified insight, allowing for clearer decision‑making for complex or unresolved cases.

Specialist Input for the Whole Care Team

Specialist support for every key player in your pet’s care — the veterinary team and the family who loves them.

Our Promise

Compassion

We treat every pet as if they were our own, with empathy, respect and understanding.

Dependability

You can count on us for consistent, high-quality care and clear communication.

Accessibility

We strive to provide specialized veterinary internal medicine options that meets families where they are.

Rooted in connection and guided by lifelong learning, we grow alongside our patients and peers to offer care that’s both thoughtful and forward-moving.