Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center
Louisville, KY
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
24/7 pet emergency hospital providing compassionate, competent veterinary care for dogs and cats, with wellness, urgent, critical, and emergency care services. Family owned and operated since 1978, AAHA accredited, and a national leader in veterinary medical treatment and emergency trauma care
Family Owned and Operated Since 1978. Our pet emergency hospital has been established in Louisville, Kentucky’s Outer Loop, in Okolona, since 1978. We have been operating 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR including ALL HOLIDAYS for 45+ years
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Frequently asked
Is Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center accepting new patients?+
Yes — Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center is currently accepting new patients.
Does Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center offer emergency or urgent care?+
Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center provides 24/7 emergency care.
Is Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center offer?+
Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center established?+
Jefferson Animal Hospital & Regional Emergency Center has served the Louisville, KY community since 1978.
What reviewers say
This 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital provides continuous care with a well-staffed facility. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough, offering clear explanations during critical situations and delicate end-of-life care. While many experiences highlight life-saving interventions and attentive medical treatment, operations face recurring challenges with extended wait times, high service costs, upfront financial requirements, and occasional inconsistencies in front-desk professionalism.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.