Meet the Team | Louisville Veterinary Urgent Care
Compassionate Experts Dedicated to Your Pet’s Health
At Louisville Veterinary Urgent Care, our team is more than just highly trained professionals—we’re animal lovers, community members, and trusted partners in your pet’s well-being. Each member of our staff brings years of veterinary experience, advanced medical training, and genuine compassion to every patient we treat.
As Louisville’s first family-owned veterinary urgent care, we’re proud to serve pets and families throughout Louisville, KY, and surrounding communities, providing accessible, Fear Free Certified care in a modern and welcoming environment.
Get to know the people who make our clinic exceptional.
Our Veterinary Team
Tyler Pelfrey, DVM
Veterinarian
Born and raised in Paintsville, Kentucky, Dr. Pelfrey pursued his passion for animals at Morehead State University, majoring in biology/pre-vet, and later at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he graduated in 2015 after a clinical year at the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Pelfrey’s career has taken him from a general practice in central Florida to the Idaho Panhandle, and then back to Kentucky. Along the way, he gained advanced training in emergency medicine and served as a Senior Emergency Clinician at BluePearl Louisville for 2.5 years.
In the fall of 2023, recognizing a growing need for a middle ground between routine vet visits and emergency room trips, Dr. Pelfrey courageously embarked on a new venture. He established his own practice, Louisville Veterinary Urgent Care, with a clear mission: to provide top-notch urgent care for pets and to nurture the special bond between pets and their owners. Welcoming its first patients in September 2023, Louisville Veterinary Urgent Care has been committed to filling this crucial gap in pet healthcare ever since.
When he’s not at the clinic, Dr. Pelfrey loves spending time with his family, which includes his son, wife, three dogs, and two cats. If you’re ever on the Louisville Loop, keep an eye out for him—he might be running, cycling, or enjoying a family stroll.
Katherine
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Meet Katherine (Kat), our LVT! A Kentucky native, she dove straight into emergency veterinary care at the age of 19. She studied at Purdue University and has spent the past 16 years working in emergency and specialty medicine. She is back in Kentucky after spending several years working at a veterinary hospital in Colorado and joined our urgent care team before the doors even opened!
She recently earned her MBA, specializing in Health Care Management, and she has continued to contribute her knowledge and passion for animals to our team members, clients, and patients. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling the world, taking care of her axolotl “Pico,” volunteering with wildlife rehabilitation facilities, and taking her American Staffordshire Terrier “Mugzy” with her wherever she can!
Brittany
Veterinary Technician
Meet Brittany, our veterinary technician, who has been a part of our team since day one! Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she has been living in Kentucky and working in veterinary medicine for the past 8 years. She has worked in both emergency medicine and general care practices and is now joining us in urgent care!
She loves horseback riding, foal watching for Keeneland racehorses, basketball, and hiking with her fur-babies, Kernel and Albus.
Dakota
Veterinary Assistant
Meet Dakota! She has been a dedicated veterinary assistant for the past six years, bringing compassion and care to every animal she helps. At home, she shares her life with two dogs (“Ava” and “Mo”), two cats (“Gwen” and “Merlin”), a hamster named “Cookie,” and her husband, Trevor. As an ocean lover, she also plays “mom” to a collection of saltwater critters.
She enjoys spending her spare time in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and on her farm with her family and all of their animals, embracing the outdoors and the peaceful life they’ve built together in Mount Washington, KY.
Dedicated to Fear Free, Family-Focused Care
Our team is Fear Free Certified, which means we prioritize reducing anxiety and creating a calm, positive environment for every patient. From gentle handling and quiet exam rooms to clear communication with pet parents, our approach ensures both you and your pet feel comfortable and cared for.
With decades of combined experience in emergency medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and wellness care, we’re equipped to handle everything from sudden injuries to preventative treatments with compassion and confidence.
Proudly Serving Louisville and Beyond
The Louisville Veterinary Urgent Care team proudly serves pets and families across Louisville, Crestwood, La Grange, Simpsonville, Shelbyville, Mount Washington, Jeffersonville, New Albany, and Georgetown.
We’re honored to be part of your pet’s journey — from urgent visits to lifelong wellness.
Meet Us in Person
Our team looks forward to meeting you and your furry loved ones soon.
Whether you need same-day urgent care, a wellness visit, or expert medical guidance, you’ll find a friendly face and a helping hand here.
Schedule an appointment or walk in today to experience the difference that compassionate, family-owned veterinary care makes.
Louisville Veterinary Urgent Care — professional, Fear Free, and trusted by pet parents across Louisville, KY.