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Consent is not required to buy anything. Reply STOP to opt out. Have Maya call me To opt in here, pick your industry, enter your mobile number and tick the consent box above. Top Rated Cities and our assistant Maya may then text and call you about your request, including with an automated or AI voice. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. We do not share your mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. See our [privacy policy](https://topratedcities.com/privacy). ## How to pick a veterinarian in Louisville Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Searching for veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Louisville? Everyone ranked below serves Louisville and the surrounding neighborhoods, including St. Matthews, Highlands, Prospect, Middletown, Jeffersontown, Anchorage. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you. How we rank these Louisville businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Louisville to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase. **What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site. How much each kind of review counts - 1.6x**Verified job** A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job. - 1.2x**Verified account** A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job. - 1x**Google** A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted. - 0x**Unverified** Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing. Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Louisville ranking Show independents only 1 [Plantation Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/plantation-animal-clinic/) ★★★★★ 5 · 206 Google reviews · 8702 Bayberry Pl [View profile](/biz/plantation-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15024261016) [Website](http://plantationanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Urban Village Veterinary Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/urban-village-veterinary-care/) ★★★★★ 5 · 179 Google reviews · 2530 Frankfort Ave [View profile](/biz/urban-village-veterinary-care/) [Call](tel:+15022909440) [Website](http://urbanvillagevet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Heart's Ease Veterinary Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/heart-s-ease-veterinary-care/) ★★★★★ 5 · 116 Google reviews · 820 E Washington St [View profile](/biz/heart-s-ease-veterinary-care/) [Call](tel:+15027152536) [Website](http://www.heartseasevet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [The Animal Hospital of the Highlands Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-animal-hospital-of-the-highlands/) ★★★★★ 5 · 112 Google reviews · 2216 Dundee Rd Ste 1 [View profile](/biz/the-animal-hospital-of-the-highlands/) [Call](tel:+15024953640) [Website](https://thehighlandsvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Lyndon Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lyndon-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 1321 Google reviews · 1000 Lyndon Ln [View profile](/biz/lyndon-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15024255834) [Website](https://lyndonanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Veterinary Specialist Partners & Urgent Care (VSP) Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/veterinary-specialist-partners-urgent-care-vsp/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 831 Google reviews · 11600 Main St [View profile](/biz/veterinary-specialist-partners-urgent-care-vsp/) [Call](tel:+15029017990) [Website](http://www.vetsp.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Barbour Lane Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/barbour-lane-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 786 Google reviews · 3305 Barbour Ln [View profile](/biz/barbour-lane-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15024265051) [Website](https://barbourlaneanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Doerr Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/doerr-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 720 Google reviews · 2050 Herr Ln [View profile](/biz/doerr-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15024251275) [Website](https://doerranimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Animal Medical Center of Middletown Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/animal-medical-center-of-middletown/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 615 Google reviews · 111 Huntington Ridge Dr [View profile](/biz/animal-medical-center-of-middletown/) [Call](tel:+15022456252) [Website](https://bestvets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Shelbyville Road Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/shelbyville-road-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 596 Google reviews · 13620 Shelbyville Rd [View profile](/biz/shelbyville-road-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15022456352) [Website](https://shelbyvilleroadvetclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Tisdale Animal Hospital - Urgent Care & Emergency Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/tisdale-animal-hospital-urgent-care-emergency/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 444 Google reviews · Chamberlain Pointe [View profile](/biz/tisdale-animal-hospital-urgent-care-emergency/) [Call](tel:+15023843260) [Website](http://tisdaleanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Gaslight Square Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/gaslight-square-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 353 Google reviews · 10516 Watterson Trail #100 [View profile](/biz/gaslight-square-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15022676613) [Website](https://gaslightvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Livewell Animal Hospital of Anchorage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/livewell-animal-hospital-of-anchorage/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 345 Google reviews · 12317 Old Lagrange Rd [View profile](/biz/livewell-animal-hospital-of-anchorage/) [Call](tel:+15022433226) [Website](https://livewellanimal.com/our-locations/louisville-ky/anchorage?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [PetVet365 Pet Hospital Louisville/Anchorage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/petvet365-pet-hospital-louisville-anchorage/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 238 Google reviews · 12910 Factory Ln Ste 103-104 [View profile](/biz/petvet365-pet-hospital-louisville-anchorage/) [Call](tel:+15022341231) [Website](https://www.petvet365.com/locations/anchorage?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Animal Dermatology Clinic](/biz/animal-dermatology-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 233 Google reviews · 10302 Shelbyville Rd [View profile](/biz/animal-dermatology-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15022400947) [Website](https://www.animaldermatology.com/locations/louisville?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [PetVet365 Pet Hospital Louisville/Blankenbaker Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/petvet365-pet-hospital-louisville-blankenbaker/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 209 Google reviews · 1937 Blankenbaker Pkwy [View profile](/biz/petvet365-pet-hospital-louisville-blankenbaker/) [Call](tel:+15027682025) [Website](https://www.petvet365.com/locations/blankenbaker?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Louisville Veterinary Urgent Care](/biz/louisville-veterinary-urgent-care/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 107 Google reviews · 12937 Shelbyville Rd #101 [View profile](/biz/louisville-veterinary-urgent-care/) [Call](tel:+15027927600) [Website](https://louisvilleveturgentcare.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [LouVet Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/louvet-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 103 Google reviews · 410 N Hurstbourne Pkwy #104 [View profile](/biz/louvet-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15028057295) [Website](https://louvetanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Johnson Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/johnson-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 818 Google reviews · 2940 Breckenridge Ln [View profile](/biz/johnson-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15024562870) [Website](https://www.johnsonanimalclinic.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Springhurst Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/springhurst-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 501 Google reviews · 9909 Brownsboro Rd [View profile](/biz/springhurst-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15023262975) [Website](http://springhurstanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Elk Creek Animal Hospital of Hikes Point Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/elk-creek-animal-hospital-of-hikes-point/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 260 Google reviews · 3606 Klondike Ln [View profile](/biz/elk-creek-animal-hospital-of-hikes-point/) [Call](tel:+15029198001) [Website](http://hikespointanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Fenwick Animal Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/fenwick-animal-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 241 Google reviews · 3816 Wilmington Ave [View profile](/biz/fenwick-animal-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15028960331) [Website](http://fenwickanimalclinic.vetstreet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [The Downtown Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-downtown-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 208 Google reviews · 120 N Clay St [View profile](/biz/the-downtown-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15025851010) [Website](http://thedowntownanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Deck Veterinary Clinic Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/deck-veterinary-clinic/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 202 Google reviews · 2409 Brownsboro Rd [View profile](/biz/deck-veterinary-clinic/) [Call](tel:+15027219383) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Chenoweth Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/chenoweth-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 172 Google reviews · 3624 Frankfort Ave [View profile](/biz/chenoweth-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15028935533) [Website](http://chenowethanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [VEG ER for Pets](/biz/veg-er-for-pets/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 46 Google reviews · 4607 Shelbyville Rd B [View profile](/biz/veg-er-for-pets/) [Call](tel:+15024971853) [Website](https://www.veg.com/locations/kentucky/louisville?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Hurstbourne Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hurstbourne-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 1003 Google reviews · 4601 Wattbourne Ln [View profile](/biz/hurstbourne-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15024307407) [Website](https://louisvillepetvet.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [PetVet365 Pet Hospital Louisville / Jeffersontown Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/petvet365-pet-hospital-louisville-jeffersontown/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 477 Google reviews · 3099 Breckenridge Ln [View profile](/biz/petvet365-pet-hospital-louisville-jeffersontown/) [Call](tel:+15026327717) [Website](https://www.petvet365.com/locations/jeffersontown?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [UrgentVet](/biz/urgentvet/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 471 Google reviews · 982 Breckenridge Ln [View profile](/biz/urgentvet/) [Call](tel:+15027540202) [Website](https://urgentvet.com/location/louisville-ky/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [Audubon Animal Medical Center Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/audubon-animal-medical-center/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 293 Google reviews · 1311 Durrett Ln [View profile](/biz/audubon-animal-medical-center/) [Call](tel:+15023612611) [Website](http://audubonanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [Preston Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/preston-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 275 Google reviews · 7311 Preston Hwy [View profile](/biz/preston-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15029647729) [Website](http://www.prestonanimal.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 32 [Cat Clinic of Louisville](/biz/cat-clinic-of-louisville/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 203 Google reviews · 627 Baxter Ave [View profile](/biz/cat-clinic-of-louisville/) [Call](tel:+15025847055) [Website](https://www.catcliniclou.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 33 [East Louisville Animal Hospital](/biz/east-louisville-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 188 Google reviews · 4158 Westport Rd [View profile](/biz/east-louisville-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15028971000) [Website](https://eastlouisvilleanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 34 [Derby City’s Crossroads Animal Hospital Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/derby-city-s-crossroads-animal-hospital/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 182 Google reviews · 4210 Poplar Level Rd [View profile](/biz/derby-city-s-crossroads-animal-hospital/) [Call](tel:+15024595192) [Website](https://www.derbycityanimalhospital.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Louisville; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Veterinarians & Animal Hospitals in Louisville: common questions ### Who are the best veterinarians and animal hospitals in Louisville? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals in Louisville are Plantation Animal Clinic, Urban Village Veterinary Care, Heart's Ease Veterinary Care. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find veterinarians and animal hospitals near me in Louisville? Every company ranked on this page serves Louisville and the surrounding area, including St. Matthews, Highlands, Prospect, Middletown, Jeffersontown, Anchorage. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest veterinarian is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### Which veterinarians and animal hospitals in Louisville offer 24/7 emergency service? After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. A pet that is bleeding, struggling to breathe or has eaten something toxic is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated veterinarians and animal hospitals on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up. ### How do I choose a veterinarian in Louisville? Before you pick a vet, ask three things: do they see emergencies and, if not, which 24-hour hospital do they send you to; who answers the phone after hours and on weekends; and how they handle a first visit with a nervous pet. A good clinic tells you plainly when something can wait until morning versus when to come in now, gives you a real estimate before treatment, and takes the time to let an anxious dog or cat settle instead of rushing the exam. Run a business in veterinarians & animal hospitals? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Louisville pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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