Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Open 24/7
always available
Your Trusted 24/7 Pet Emergency Care Provider in Louisville
Since 1978, Jefferson Animal Hospitals has been a trusted leader in veterinary care, providing 24/7 emergency services and comprehensive medical treatment for pets across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Our AAHA-accredited facility combines advanced diagnostics, critical care, and preventive services with compassionate, round-the-clock attention from experienced veterinarians and staff. We pioneered Louisville's only continuously operating 24/7 pet emergency hospital, maintaining rigorous standards through our nationally recognized blood bank program and specialized critical care units.Our team of dedicated professionals brings decades of collective experience in emergency trauma care, dentistry, and chronic condition management, supported by state-of-the-art technology including digital imaging and on-site laboratory capabilities. We maintain transparent communication with pet owners and primary veterinarians, providing detailed medical records and follow-up care coordination while adhering to strict ethical guidelines for animal treatment and euthanasia procedures.
Services
Emergency Care
Blood Bank Services
Diagnostic Testing
Pet Dental Care
Pain Management
End of Life Care
Surgical Intervention
Preventive Wellness
Critical Care Monitoring
Telemedicine Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 45 years of continuous 24/7 veterinary emergency service since 1978
- AAHA-accredited facility with national blood bank program recognition
- Fully equipped ICU with 24-hour critical care monitoring
- Specialized emergency surgical capabilities and diagnostic imaging
- Experienced veterinarians trained in advanced trauma and pain management
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Services
Emergency Care
Our 24/7 emergency center specializes in critical pet care for trauma, poisoning, and life-threatening conditions. With board-certified veterinarians and advanced monitoring systems, we provide immediate stabilization and treatment for pets requiring urgent medical attention across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
Blood Bank Services
The nationally recognized blood bank program ensures immediate access to safe blood products for emergency transfusions. We maintain rigorous donor screening and processing standards to support critical care patients requiring blood replacement for trauma, surgery, or disease-related blood loss.
Diagnostic Testing
Complete in-house diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and comprehensive lab testing. Our advanced equipment enables rapid diagnosis through blood work, urinalysis, and specialized testing to inform immediate treatment decisions for emergency and critical care patients.
Critical Care Monitoring
The ICU provides 24/7 monitoring of critically ill patients using advanced life-support technology. Trained technicians and veterinarians deliver continuous care for pets recovering from trauma, surgery, or severe illness, with specialized equipment for oxygen therapy, IV fluid management, and cardiac monitoring.
End of Life Care
Compassionate euthanasia services prioritize patient comfort and family support during difficult transitions. Our protocol includes IV catheter placement for gentle administration, private consultation spaces, and cremation options with respectful handling of remains according to family preferences.
People
Dr. Patricia Kennedy Arrington
Veterinarian
Compassionate veterinary professional with extensive experience in emergency medicine and critical care at Louisville's leading 24/7 animal hospital.
Dr. Ken Isherwood
Veterinarian
Dedicated emergency care specialist providing urgent treatment for pets across Kentucky with 24/7 availability at the region's premier trauma center.
Dr. Linda Sayre
Veterinarian
Skilled practitioner focused on critical care and surgical interventions, maintaining high standards in Louisville's only continuously operating pet emergency hospital.
Dr. Sarah Cheever
Veterinarian
Emergency medicine expert committed to advanced pet trauma care and blood bank program excellence at Kentucky's leading veterinary facility.
Dr. Katie Nau
Veterinarian
Specialist in urgent care and pain management, delivering compassionate treatment through Louisville's 24/7 veterinary emergency and critical care center.
Questions
What emergency services are available after regular business hours?
Our 24/7 emergency center provides immediate care for trauma, poisoning, and critical conditions with fully equipped facilities and on-site blood bank support.
Can you accommodate urgent pet blood transfusion needs?
Yes, our nationally recognized blood bank program ensures immediate access to safe blood products for emergency transfusions and critical care.
What diagnostic capabilities do you offer for pets?
We provide complete in-house lab testing, digital X-rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced cardiac diagnostics for rapid treatment decisions.
Do you provide follow-up care coordination with regular veterinarians?
We maintain detailed medical records and communicate directly with primary veterinarians to ensure seamless continuity of care after emergency treatment.
What pain management options are available for pets?
Our evidence-based protocols include multimodal pain relief strategies using prescription medications and advanced techniques to ensure patient comfort.
How does the triage system work for emergency cases?
Patients are prioritized by medical urgency rather than arrival time to ensure critical cases receive immediate attention while maintaining appointment efficiency.
