Veterinary Specialist Partners- VSP

08/30/2024

As you enjoy Labor Day Weekend, prioritize your pet's safety! VSP reminds you of our urgent care hours and how to check wait times instantly through our homepage. Stay prepared and keep your pets happy and healthy!
https://www.clockwisemd.com/hospitals/9314/visits/new

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day! 🐕 It’s been such a pleasure to care for so many of your pups at both of our locations.

08/21/2024

Meningitis can be tricky to understand, especially the differences between sterile and infectious types. Dive into VSP's breakdown to learn more about these conditions and how they can affect your pet's health.

08/16/2024

We understand that emergencies can arise at any moment. That’s why VSP Urgent Care is here to ensure your pet receives prompt care without the need for a prior appointment. When your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, we’ll be here. We can help.

08/13/2024

It was a pleasure to help care for Axel. Thank you for your kind words for our team and we send you comforting thoughts as you remember your sweet Axel.

08/09/2024

Pets are vulnerable to infections transmitted by ticks, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis.

08/07/2024

Veterinary Specialist Partners offers comprehensive internal medicine consultations complete with physical examination, medical record review, and recommendations for a variety of conditions that can affect our pet family members, including cardiac issues. VSP can handle evaluations of the heart including heart murmurs, OFA exams, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
https://www.vetsp.com/internal-medicine.html

VSP Locations: 11600 Main St. Louisville, KY 40243 & 104 S. Heidelbach Ave, Evansville, IN 47713

08/05/2024

Meet Dr. Emilee Zimmer, our new full-time urgent care vet!

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Zimmer to our VSP family. With a background in both small animal clinics and emergency medicine, she brings a wealth of experience and a passion for compassionate care. Dr. Zimmer graduated from Auburn University and has been practicing for over a decade, dedicated to helping pets in their times of need.

Outside of work, Dr. Zimmer enjoys outdoor adventures with her family—hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. She's also an avid artist and yogi, finding balance through drawing, painting, and reading.

Join us in giving Dr. Zimmer a warm welcome!

07/31/2024

Hyperparathyroidism is caused by a tumor of the parathyroid gland that causes high blood calcium. VSP specialists offer a less expensive and non-invasive outpatient procedure to address these tumors, called ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation, as an alternative to traditional surgery. https://bit.ly/3u9dCAY

07/30/2024

Traveling with your pet? Don't forget the essentials! A pet-friendly first aid kit in your car can make all the difference in emergencies. Be prepared and keep your pet safe on the road with these expert tips!

07/23/2024

As part of our Internal Medicine service, we offer evaluations of patients with concerning clinical signs for neurological diseases such as meningitis, seizures disorders, hydrocephalus, and brain tumors.

Our internists will work closely with you to provide a diagnosis and recommendations for treatment options for your pet.

VSP Locations: 11600 Main St. Louisville, KY 40243 & 104 S. Heidelbach Ave, Evansville, IN 47713

07/17/2024

Our Urgent Care in Louisville is committed to providing prompt, compassionate care for your pets in time of need. Visit our website (https://bit.ly/3tuc8RI ) for current wait times and if possible, give us a call at 502-901-7990 to let us know you’re on your way.

VSP Locations: 11600 Main St. Louisville, KY 40243 & 104 S. Heidelbach Ave, Evansville, IN 47713

07/15/2024

July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. While it’s extremely important to keep your pet hydrated, it’s also important to understand the dangers of water intoxication, which occurs from drinking too much water. Watch for overexposure to bodies of water such as pools, lakes, or even garden hoses. Excessive salivation, seizures, vomiting, and bloating are some of the early signs of water intoxication.

07/12/2024

Help keep your pets safe this summer by knowing the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. BOTH ARE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.

Heat stroke is very serious, and is marked by excessive panting, drooling, rapid heartbeat, vomiting, seizures, and collapse—signs of a medical emergency requiring immediate veterinary care. Heat exhaustion could be a precursor to heat stroke and should be paid attention to! Symptoms include heavy panting, weakness, elevated heart rate, and dehydration.

Call our Urgent Care at 502-901-7990 or your primary care veterinarian’s clinic for treatment guidance right away if you see your pet suffering from heat-related issues.

07/10/2024

Thank you for the kind words. We’re happy to hear your sweet cat is doing so well and that we were able to be there for you in your time of need.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day from all of us at VSP! We hope you have a safe and happy holiday. Our Urgent Care services in Louisville will be open from 10:00am - 6:00pm today.

07/01/2024

This Fourth of July, keep your furry friends safe! Remember to take a few precautions before, during, and after the holiday. Keep pets indoors during fireworks, provide a quiet space, and ensure they are wearing current identification just in case they escape from all the noise.

06/24/2024

As the temperatures begin to rise and summer is in full swing, keeping an extra cautious eye on our pets is important. ☀️🔥 The heat can affect our animals quicker than we realize, so here are a few ways to keep them happy this summer and avoid heat-related stress.

06/22/2024

Has your pet ever had something lodged in their throat? It’s a scary thing to witness, especially if you don’t know what to do! Check out this great resource to learn how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on your pet. If your pet needs immediate attention, bring them to our Urgent Care right away so we can help.

06/18/2024

Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! Thank you to our incredible team and the referring veterinary community for helping make VSP a leader in specialty veterinary services and urgent care.

06/12/2024

If your pet refuses to eat or drink, could it be a sign of something bigger? Definitely. A reduced appetite in pets can frequently indicate illness, particularly when accompanied by other symptoms like diarrhea or vomiting. Visit your primary care veterinarian to rule out any illness or underlying condition that may be causing the disinterest.

06/10/2024

We’re so glad you found us, Shari! 🐾💙 We were happy to have cared for Allie. Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback!

06/06/2024

Our Urgent Care, located in Louisville (Middletown area), is open 7 days a week. Don’t forget to check our homepage for current wait times and reserve your spot in line with our online check-in.

VSP Locations: 11600 Main St. Louisville, KY 40243 & 104 S. Heidelbach Ave, Evansville, IN 47713

06/04/2024

Was your pet bitten by another dog? We can help. It’s important to stay calm in these situations and there are a few steps you can take to make sure your pet gets treatment and care afterwards. Although bites may look minor, they can be a breeding ground for infection, so you’ll want to get them addressed by a veterinary professional quickly.

05/29/2024

Get to know Dr. Stello!

Dr. Sherri Stello is proudly serving as the Director of Urgent Care at Veterinary Specialist Partners. She is a 2003 graduate from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Stello completed a private practice internship in Hollywood, Florida focusing on small animal emergency, surgery, and general practice. She has served our local pet community since moving to Louisville in 2007. As the Director of Urgent Care, Dr. Stello works closely with our skilled team of veterinarians and support staff to maintain an evolving schedule and uphold a high level of service and care to patients and pet owners. She serves as a liaison between our internal medicine and surgical departments to extend services beyond urgent care as the need arises for maximized care of our patients. We’re fortunate to have such a dedicated and experienced leader guiding our veterinarians!

05/27/2024

Remembering all those who served. We hope you have a safe Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 Our Urgent Care services in Louisville will be open from 10am-6pm today.

View our current wait times and get in line for Urgent Care here: https://www.clockwisemd.com/hospitals/9314/visits/new

05/24/2024

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us 🇺🇸! We want you to spend it with your families and friends–not at our urgent care–so we put together a few ways to keep pets safe from harm. If your pet does get into trouble, please note our urgent care services in Louisville will be open from 10am-6pm on Monday, May 27.

05/21/2024

Most commonly found in middle-aged female dogs - and rarely in cats - immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) refers to a blood disease where the immune system targets and destroys the body's platelets. ITP can present with a variety of clinical signs. Your primary care veterinarian may refer your pet to an internist (an internal medicine specialist) to complete a comprehensive work-up and design a specific treatment plan. They can also provide ongoing management for this life-threatening disease.

05/20/2024

Our Phones are up and running normally again....we apologize for the inconvenience.