The emergency department at Louisville Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Services offers emergency medical care 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, including all holidays, providing your pets with quality emergency care around the clock.

Because of the urgent nature of emergency care, the LVSES Emergency department welcomes walk-ins. Our team of board certified critical care specialists, experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians provide your pet with high quality emergency medical care, including hospitalization if necessary.

As in human emergency rooms, LVSES Emergency triages the most acute, life-threatening cases first. During extremely busy periods, more stable patients may need to wait while these critical cases are stabilized. A veterinary technician will take a brief history and the patient's vital signs prior to the emergency doctor examining the patient. Should your pet require an additional evaluation, LVSES offers access to residency trained doctors in the fields of internal medicine, surgery, neurology and boarded specialists in dermatology and ophthalmology.

Appointments

The LVSES Emergency department welcomes both walk-ins and referral cases. Appointments are not required. For referrals, your pet's primary care veterinarian can phone in, fax or mail a completed  (referral form) to our office. Information from the referring veterinarian regarding your pet's medical history, previous treatments, lab work and x-rays may also be beneficial in the diagnosis and management of your pet's condition.

Many pets may require hospitalization. In the event of a hospital stay, please be assured that every effort will be made to make your pet comfortable. LVSES offers padded cages, blankets and pillows to provide a comfortable surface for your pet. Cats are provided with litter boxes and dogs are walked outside if appropriate.

HOURS: 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, including holidays

Facilities & Diagnostics

The LVSES emergency service offers a complete array of diagnostics 24hrs a day.  Our laboratory and imaging services are the most comprehensive in the region.  Our 800sf dedicated state-of-the-art Intensive care unit allows us to provide a level of care and treatment that is unmatched in the region.  

Highlights include:

• Dedicated Intensive care unit
• Complete blood analysis (CBC & Chemistry panel)
• Onsite blood bank
• Digital radiology
• Ultrasound, Myelograms and CAT scan availability 24hrs a day
• Complete surgical suites
• Ventilator therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• Blood pressure monitoring
• ECG
• Complete In-house pharmacy
• Intravenous nutritional support

Fee Information

Consultations and appointments with the emergency service at LVSES require a deposit at the time of admission for treatment. Full payment will be due at the time of your pet's discharge. We welcome cash,  Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or Care Credit.

With multiple ER & surgery suites available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; LVSES is well equipped to handle any emergency day or night.