Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service
Louisville, KY
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
If your primary care veterinarian feels your pet could benefit from specialized care due to a challenging health problem, he or she may refer you to MVS for a consultation. Our specialists are board-certified in surgery, internal medicine, neurology, dentistry, and dermatology. Open 24-hours to treat ill or injured pets
Metropolitan Veterinary Emergency Service opened in 2009 to provide after-hour and weekend emergency care for your pet in times of crisis. With the oversight of a board-certified criticalist our emergency veterinarians and staff strive to stabilize, diagnose, and treat patients in an efficient and compassionate fashion
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Open 24-hours
Frequently asked
Does Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service offer emergency or urgent care?+
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service offer?+
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, End Of Life.
When was Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service established?+
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service has served the Louisville, KY community since 2009.
What reviewers say
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service in Louisville provides 24-hour emergency care and advanced veterinary specialties, including surgery, internal medicine, neurology, and ophthalmology. The hospital is equipped to handle critical cases such as trauma, severe respiratory distress, and complex surgeries, often serving as a referral destination for surrounding regions. While many clients express deep gratitude for the compassionate end-of-life care, life-saving interventions, and thorough explanations provided by specialized doctors, others report significant challenges, including extended wait times in vehicles or lobbies, high costs requiring substantial upfront deposits, and occasional communication gaps during stressful medical situations.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.