Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service

11/14/2025

At this time, MVSES has chosen to lock our exterior doors for added security.

We are OPEN and running as normal. Please call (502)266-7007 when you arrive and a member of our team will get you checked in!

11/10/2025

Happy Veterinary Practice Managers Appreciation Week!

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who keep our veterinary practice running smoothly every single day — our Practice Managers!

From organizing schedules, supporting our team, and creating CE opportunities to ensuring every patient and client are given our gold standard care, our team of managers wear many hats!

To our amazing managers — thank you for your leadership, your dedication, and the heart you put into everything you do!

11/04/2025

Happy Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! 🐾🫶

11/03/2025

📣 Meet Me Monday 📣

Meet MVSES emergency service veterinarian, Dr. Katelyn Nord!

Dr. Katelyn Nord, a native of Louisville, earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky in 2017 and graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. Her professional interests include ultrasonography, toxicology, trauma, transfusion medicine, and client communication.

Outside of work, Dr. Nord enjoys spending time with her husband, Evan, their family, and their dogs, Ollie and Jasper. She loves traveling, cooking, gardening, boating, and just about any outdoor activity. Dr. Nord joined the MVSES team in June 2021 and is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families when they need it most.

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

11/01/2025

✨Update✨: phone concerns are resolved! Give us a call at (502) 266-7007 when you arrive to check in!

Our phone service is temporarily down, but we are OPEN!

Please just come inside and we will get you checked into the emergency service!

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service
11800 Capital Way
Louisville, KY 40299

10/31/2025

Keep those costumes coming! We are loving seeing your pets dressed up!

🦇🎃👻🐾Happy Spooky Season🐾👻🎃🦇
We want to see how the fun ways you are celebrating spooky season!

Pets in costumes?
Pets in a pumpkin patch?
Pets joining your kids to go trick or treating?

We want it all!
Share a picture of your pet enjoying fall activities so we can obsess over them, too!! 💜🖤🧡

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10/30/2025

🎃🐾 Happy Howl-o-ween Eve🐾🎃

Halloween is full of fun treats, but it can be tricky for our pets! Here are a few quick tips to keep your pet's safe during Halloween celebrations:

🚪 Watch the door! Trick-or-treaters can spook pets and create escape opportunities. Keep your pet in a quiet, secure room during peak hours. Make sure their microchip and tag information is up to date.

🍬 Keep candy out of paw’s reach. Chocolate and xylitol (found in many sugar-free treats) can be toxic to pets. Plus, wrappers and packaging can put your pet at risk of a gastrointestinal obstruction.

🐩🚶‍♀️ If you bring your pet to walk the neighborhood to trick or treat, make sure your pet is on a secure short lead and collar. Retractable leads put your pets and others at risk of a rope injury, and are overall more dangerous in crowds.

️ 👗Be careful with costumes. Make sure your pet’s costume fits comfortably and doesn’t restrict movement, breathing, or vision.

🕸 Avoid decorations that tempt chewing. Wires, glow sticks, fake cobwebs and small parts can be dangerous if swallowed.

In the event your pet experiences an emergency, Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service is open 24/7 !

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy Howl-o-ween! 🧡🐶🐱

10/28/2025

🦇🎃👻🐾Happy Spooky Season🐾👻🎃🦇
We want to see how the fun ways you are celebrating spooky season!

Pets in costumes?
Pets in a pumpkin patch?
Pets joining your kids to go trick or treating?

We want it all!
Share a picture of your pet enjoying fall activities so we can obsess over them, too!! 💜🖤🧡

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10/27/2025

🐈‍⬛🖤 Happy National Black Cat Day! 🖤🐈‍⬛

Today we celebrate the mysterious, magical, and often misunderstood black cats! 🌙✨
For centuries, these gorgeous felines have been wrapped in superstition — from being seen as bad luck in a variety of macabre manners in some cultures to symbols of good fortune and protection in others.

Let’s break the myths and show these beautiful cats the love they deserve. Share a photo of your black cat and celebrate their charm, mystery, and purr-fection! 🐾

10/27/2025

Be VERY suspicious!
Tis' the season for candy ingestion! Make sure any special Halloween goodies are stashed away, ideally in a closed cabinet that your pets cannot open!

If your pet ingests candy this holiday season, you may contact one of the following
pet helplines and they can calculate if you need to seek emergency care!

*** Pet Poison Helpline :*** (855) 764-7661
*** ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center :*** (888) 426-4435

As always, Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Services (MVSES) is open 24/7 to address all of your pet's emergency care needs.

10/22/2025

What's That? Wednesday!

This month, as we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to highlight that this type of cancer can affect our beloved pets as well. Mammary cancer is unfortunately common in both dogs and cats, and early detection is crucial for successful treatment and recovery.

Just like with humans, regular checks can make a significant difference. We recommend examining your pet's body at least once a month. This can often be incorporated into a regular belly rub! (Experiences may differ with spicy kitties.😸)

When you're checking:
✔ Feel for any unusual lumps, swelling, or tenderness.
✔ Look for areas of inflammation, redness, or changes in their skin.

Additionally, please report any changes in appetite, energy, or behavior to your veterinarian.

Female animals who are not spayed before sexual maturity have an increased risk of developing mammary tumors, as these tumors are often influenced by hormones.

If you notice anything unusual, please do not hesitate to call your veterinarian or MVSES to schedule a consult.

Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service
11800 Capital Way
Louisville, KY 40299
502-266-7007