24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Louisville, Kentucky
Dr. Kathryn Mehfoud
Medical Director
University of Minnesota (MPH); Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine (DVM); Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (B.S. Animal & Poultry Sciences)
Dr. Mehfoud graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017, while also achieving her master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. Following veterinary school, she completed a surgical internship at Chino Valley Equine Hospital and an equine surgery residency at the University of Illinois. She later worked as a mixed animal surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. For four years, Dr. Mehfoud served the Louisville community as a Lead Veterinarian with a primary focus on promoting high quality medicine, client advocacy, and leadership development.
Dr. Mehfoud joined VEG ER for Pets in 2025, commuting to Indiana and Ohio before opening VEG in Louisville. She is thrilled to serve VEG as the Louisville Medical Director. Dr. Mehfoud is particularly passionate about providing optimal patient care, team building, and clinical teaching. As Medical Director, Dr. Mehfoud prioritizes strong relationships with referring primary care veterinarians, promoting top tier emergency medicine and surgical standards, and finding a way to say, “Yes!”
VEG emergency vet hospital in Louisville, Kentucky is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle any veterinary emergency in Jefferson County. Our 24/7 vet care team provides pet emergency care and urgent care for dogs, cats, avians, rabbits, guinea pigs, and exotic pets.
24-hour emergency vet hospital in Louisville
VEG emergency veterinary hospital is just northwest of Mall St. Matthews, southeast of Beechwood Village.
Our vet hospital is approximately 5 mins. from historical landmark, Oxmoor Farm, and 10 mins. from St. Regis Park. VEG is open 24/7 to serve pets in Louisville, E Lousville, Crescent Hill, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, Middletown, and the surrounding areas.
Parking for our Louisville emergency vet hospital
Our Louisville vet hospital entrance is located at the corner of Shelbyville Rd./US Rt. 60 and Stonehenge Dr. Park in front or on the side of our building. If you need help bringing your pet inside, call our hospital and we’ll meet you at the door.
Louisville animal hospital for emergencies—always open
Whether your dog seems dehydrated after a hot day at St. Matthews Community Park or your bunny’s not eating, or cat has been throwing up, call us or just walk in — no appointments taken or needed. At our open floor plan emergency vet hospital, you can stay by your pet’s side at all times.
VEG vets treat:
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Foreign body ingestion
Toxic ingestion
Fractures
Accidents
Injuries and more
Surgery, radiology, and ultrasound performed on site. At VEG ER for Pets in Louisvile, you can stay with your pet throughout treatment, even if hospitalized overnight.
Why Choose VEG ER for Pets
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian 24 hours a day to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
stay together
No waiting and wondering in a lobby. Stay with your pet the entire time and get as involved as you like in their care.
stress less
At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.
Emergency Care
Exotic Pet Care
Pet Urgent Care
End-of-life Care
Vet Surgery
Endoscopy
Pet Ultrasound
and X-rays
Diagnostics
and Testing
Treatment and
Hospitalizations
open now for:
Emergency vet care, always open and ready
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the services at VEG ER for Pets
IS VEG OPEN 24 HOURS?
Yes, all VEG locations are open all the time – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even on holidays and weekends to care for pet emergencies.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
At VEG, we don’t take appointments, because we deal with emergencies. When the unexpected happens, call us or walk in to your nearest VEG location 24/7 for immediate care.
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY?
Never self-diagnose your pet. Sometimes you just can’t tell if your pet is having a true emergency. But VEG can. Call your local VEG anytime and a veterinarian will answer your medical questions and determine if you should come in.
CAN I GO TO VEG FOR URGENT CARE?
Yes, VEG offers Pet Urgent Care for injuries and illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation! Visit your local VEG and we’ll triage urgent care for your pet immediately. Learn more about the medical services we offer.
WHERE CAN I TAKE MY PET BIRD OR EXOTIC PET IN AN EMERGENCY?
VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.
DO I HAVE TO CALL BEFORE COMING IN?
Though you can just walk into any of our 24 hour hospitals, we recommend calling first so we’re familiar with the situation when you come in.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT VEG?
When you take your pet to VEG, you’ll be seen by a veterinarian right away, even before filling out paperwork. We’ll even meet you at your car if you need help bringing in your pet. No waiting in the lobby; you stay with your pet the entire time, even if surgery is involved. And yes, we’re pet lovers, but we’re people-friendly too! We’ll openly discuss diagnosis and treatment options. And we always make sure the pet patient and pet parent are as comfortable as possible.
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