Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service

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Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service

MVSES has been serving Louisville and the surrounding area for over 20 years! Our ER is open 24/7

We offer board certified veterinary specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Dentistry, Neurology, as well as Emergency and Critical Care.

04/07/2026

📸 Let's see the last picture of your pet in your camera roll! 📸

04/06/2026

📢Meet Dr. Miriah McCutchan📢

Dr. McCutchan attended Indiana University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Animal Behavior. After graduating from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024, she made her way to Louisville to be a part of the team at MVSES. Her professional interests include critical care, trauma, ultrasonography, and endocrinology.

Dr. McCutchan currently resides in southern Indiana with her husband, Drew, their cat, Londyn, and their dog, Tex. In her free time, she enjoys bird watching, kayaking, hiking, thrifting, and spending time with family and friends.

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service is proud to have Dr. McCutchan as part of our team!

04/01/2026

Important Update

Effective immediately, all patients visiting Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service must arrive wearing appropriate footwear.

That’s right—no shoes, no service! We’ve noticed an alarming increase in bare-paw appointments, and quite frankly, it’s time we raise our standards.

✅Sneakers
✅Booties
✅Crocs (for our distinguished feline clients)

❌No more muddy paws
❌No more "they refused to put them on” excuses
❌No more crocs without sport mode

Our front desk team will be conducting strict paw inspections upon arrival. Repeat offenders may be asked to browse our new in-house Paw-some Boutique™ (coming soon… maybe).

Thank you for helping us keep our floors clean and our patients stylish.

Happy April Fools Day! 😜

03/27/2026

🐻Feel Good Friday!🐻

Continuing with this week's puppy love, we have Winnie! This round little bear cub has had a whirlwind of a week!

A good Samaritan found a little black puppy lost in Bardstown, KY. He picked her up and took her into a nearby store to see if anyone knew her owner. After a quick evaluation and some puppy love, they discovered the puppy couldn't walk on her rear leg. The person who found the puppy wasn't interested in adopting her, so the store owners made the call: Winnie, as she is now named, was coming home with them and receiving vet care ASAP!

They took Winnie to their routine veterinarian who took radiographs and confirmed that Winnie had a broken femur causing her pain. With some pain management administered, Winnie was sent home to rest before coming to MVSES to evaluate how to fix a growth plate fracture on such a young puppy.

MVSES boarded surgeon Dr. Aric Applewhite successfully realigned the fracture and stabilized her leg. Winnie is recovering wonderfully—her incision looks great, she is eating well, and she has even mastered the art of resting upside down. We are happy to share that yesterday Winnie went home to start her new life with her new family.

Between the sweet story, the puppy love, and the successful surgery, we are all Feelin' Good!

03/25/2026

We interrupt your scrolling to show you this itty bitty perfect little CoCo puff!😍😍😍

CoCo is a little 0.5kg Chihuahua puppy who had a sudden collision with a pet in her new home, and ended up in the ER. CoCo presented with a traumatic brain injury and required hospitalization at MVSES. Emergency service veterinarian, Dr. Wagoner, took on Coco's case and gave her all the care (and cuddles!) that Coco needed to make a recovery!

This sweet little lady had us all swooning over her! We are happy to report that Miss CoCo was discharged and able to follow up care with her primary care veterinarian!

Watch your head little one! We hope you've learned to duck and roll ;)

03/23/2026

Happy National Puppy Day!

Show us all your puppy pictures!

This sweet momma is Nimh, and she was seen by our emergency service after experiencing a stall in labor about a week ago. Thankfully, Nimh just needed some medical management and support and was able to deliver the rest of her litter on her own without needing surgery!

What a sweet snuggle fest we got to enjoy!

03/20/2026

🐈🌸🌞Welcome, Spring! 😎🌺🐩

Spring is finally here, and we’re all excited to get outside more, including our dogs!

Not so fast, though! After a less active winter, it’s important to ease back into exercise gradually. Jumping straight into long runs, intense play, or weekend warrior activities can put dogs at risk for injuries! We see a big rise in CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) tears and limb injuries as people start becoming more active with their pets!

Just like us, dogs need time to rebuild strength, flexibility, and endurance. Start with shorter walks, controlled play, and slowly increase activity over a few weeks. Pay attention to signs of fatigue or stiffness, and don’t forget to include rest days!

Of course, we also need to keep an eye on that Kentucky weather as it could get Hot Hot Hot at any point !

A little patience now can help prevent painful injuries later and keep your pup happy, healthy, and active all season long. 🐾

03/17/2026

🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day🍀

Do you share your home with an Irish Dog or Cat? Or maybe they aren't Irish, but still got dressed up to avoid a pinch🤏? Let's see them!

There aren't many cat breeds that originated from Ireland, but we have a handful of dog breeds!
🐾Irish Setter
🐾Irish Red and White Setter
🐾Irish Terrier
🐾Irish Wolfhound
🐾Irish Water Spaniel
🐾Glen of Imaal Terrier
🐾Kerry Blue Terrier
🐾Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Wear green, celebrate responsibility, keep food and drink away from your pets, and have a great St. Patrick's Day!

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service
11800 Capital Way
Louisville, KY 40299
(502)266-7007
www.metrovetlouisville.com

03/12/2026

Welcome to Louisville! We are excited to have you in town for the Kentuckiana Cluster of Dog Shows !

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service (MVSES) is proud to be the designated 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital for animals requiring emergency care during the event. To ensure you are prepared, we recommend saving our contact information in your phone or GPS now:

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service
11800 Capital Way
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 266-7007
www.metrovetlouisville.com

Please note that MVSES accepts CareCredit and ScratchPay should you require financial assistance.

Have a fun and safe show!

03/11/2026

Tell me that you're a pet owner, without telling me you're a pet owner.
I'll go first 🍽️

03/10/2026

Recently, a few clients have brought wild animals they found to MVSES. Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service does not treat wild animals. To best protect our other patients and our staff, we limit our care to dogs and cats. Caring for wild animals requires specialized equipment, isolation protocols, and standards of care that differ from those used for domestic pets.

Many may have seen the recent news confirming that a skunk in Kentucky was infected with distemper virus. Local wildlife species may carry and transmit illnesses that can harm our domestic pets. If you encounter a wild animal, we advise leaving them undisturbed. Keeping your pets up to date with core vaccinations is also important.

If you find a wild animal in need, we recommend calling the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for assistance. You can also visit their rehabilitator list at https://app.fw.ky.gov/rehabilitatorNew/

Thank you for understanding!

03/09/2026

How is everyone handling the time change?

At least all the pets will be excited to get dinner "early" right? 😅

Address

11800 Capital Way
Louisville, KY
40299

Telephone

+15022667007

Website

http://www.metrovetlouisville.com/

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