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Jefferson Animal Hospital

Verified November 4, 2026 against the source listed at the end of this page.

Jefferson Animal Hospital is an emergency animal hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed for emergencies; calling ahead lets the team prepare.

Call now and speak to the hospital

Call (502) 966-4104

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: VEG Louisville, 8.3 miles away, (502) 497-1853.

Address
4504 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
Directions
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Website
jeffersonanimalhospitals.com
Location of Jefferson Animal Hospital in Kentucky

Emergency hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Before you go

  • Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
  • Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
  • Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.

What the hospital states on its website

  • Intensive care unit“…of Our Blood Donor Heroes Emergency and Critical Care 24 hours Oxygen ICU 24 hour Hospitalization Pet Visitation 24 hours Diagnostic Exam…” Hospital page
  • Blood bank or transfusions“…Jobs Our History What is AAHA Thank You Notes Ethan Almighty Services Blood Bank for Pets Can My Pet Be a Blood Donor? Blood Donation Form Why is…” Hospital page
  • Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“…this may mean added wait time for less critical patients and due to walk-in emergencies, appointments can see long wait times, too. We do our best to see…” Hospital page
  • Asks you to call ahead before arriving“Please call ahead so the team can prepare for your arrival.” Hospital page
  • Accepts CareCredit“…In-Hospital Ordering Petly Access Resources On the News All Pet Card CareCredit Medical Credit Card Pet Insurance Pet Health Articles American…” Hospital page

Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.

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Questions about Jefferson Animal Hospital

Is Jefferson Animal Hospital open 24 hours?
Yes. Jefferson Animal Hospital has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (502) 966-4104 before you leave.
What is the phone number of Jefferson Animal Hospital?
(502) 966-4104. The hospital is at 4504 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219.
Do I need to call Jefferson Animal Hospital before coming in?
The hospital asks you to call ahead: “Please call ahead so the team can prepare for your arrival.”
What payment options does Jefferson Animal Hospital mention?
CareCredit is mentioned on its website.
What emergency facilities does Jefferson Animal Hospital have?
Its website mentions an intensive care unit and blood transfusions.

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Where this listing comes from

  • Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “We are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for pet emergencies and critical care.”

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Jefferson Animal HospitalCall (502) 966-4104