Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinary Partner in Taylor Mill, KY
Founded in 2004, Heekin Animal Hospital has been providing compassionate veterinary care to pets and their families in Taylor Mill, KY. Our practice is built on a foundation of lifelong learning and a commitment to improving pet health through preventive care. Dr. Jodi Heekin brings nearly three decades of experience in veterinary medicine, including specialized expertise in dentistry, surgery, and internal medicine. Our team of five registered veterinary technicians and dedicated support staff work collaboratively to ensure every patient receives individualized attention and evidence-based care.We maintain state-of-the-art facilities equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and anesthetized surgical monitoring systems. Our approach emphasizes proactive dental care, comprehensive wellness exams, and client education. We prioritize patient comfort through thermal regulation during procedures and tailored pain management protocols. The hospitals Dental Dollar discount program incentivizes preventive oral care for pets. With flexible scheduling and emergency services, we aim to accommodate urgent veterinary needs while maintaining a strong focus on client-patient relationships.
Services
Dentistry
Surgery
Internal Medicine
Wellness Care
Emergency Services
Dental Exams
Anesthesia
Parasite Control
Nutritional Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 28 years of veterinary experience in dentistry and surgical procedures
- Our hospital maintains state-of-the-art anesthetic monitoring equipment
- We provide personalized pain management protocols for surgical patients
- Our Dental Dollar program incentivizes preventive oral care for pets
- We maintain 5 RVTs with over 60 combined years of veterinary technical experience
What people say
Compassionate and knowledgeable
Personalized attention
Last-minute appointments
Thorough assessments
Stress relief
Services
Veterinary Dentistry
Our dental program emphasizes early intervention and preventive care. We perform comprehensive oral exams, professional cleanings, and dental radiography under anesthesia. The Dental Dollar program offers discounts on future cleanings for young pets and returning patients. Our approach focuses on preventing periodontal disease through home care education and professional interventions.
Surgical Procedures
Dr. Heekin offers surgical expertise for both routine and complex cases. Our protocols emphasize patient safety through advanced monitoring, thermal regulation, and customized pain management. The surgical suite maintains strict sterility standards while our technicians provide continuous intravenous fluid support and post-operative care for optimal recovery outcomes.
Wellness Exams
Annual wellness exams focus on early disease detection through physical exams, blood tests, and urinalysis. Our evaluations include nutritional counseling, parasite control recommendations, and tailored vaccination schedules. For senior pets, we implement more comprehensive diagnostic testing to monitor organ function and endocrine health.
Emergency Services
We prioritize timely care for urgent veterinary needs, including same-day appointments for sick pets. Our team handles acute conditions like injuries, infections, and digestive issues while providing immediate pain relief and diagnostic assessments to stabilize patients quickly.
Patient Education
We empower pet owners through dental care instruction and home health monitoring guidance. Our educational resources cover proper tooth brushing techniques, safe chew toy selection, and post-operative care requirements to ensure continuity between visits.
People
Dr. Jodi Brown Heekin
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Heekin graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. She established Heekin Animal Hospital in 2004 to combine her clinical expertise with personalized care. She specializes in dentistry and internal medicine while maintaining active continuing education in veterinary practices.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Medical Staff
Our five registered veterinary technicians bring over 60 combined years of experience in patient care, laboratory testing, radiology, and surgical assistance. All maintain active licensure through ongoing continuing education requirements.
Questions
What services does Heekin Animal Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive veterinary care including dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, wellness exams, and emergency services for companion animals.
How can I schedule an emergency appointment?
We prioritize urgent cases and offer same-day appointments for pets requiring immediate veterinary attention.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our front desk for current payment options and financial policy details.
Do you perform dental procedures for pets?
Yes, we offer comprehensive dental care including cleanings, radiography, and preventive treatments with specialized dental discount programs.
How do you manage surgical pain for pets?
Our protocols include pre-operative pain medication, local anesthetics, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative pain control tailored to each patient's needs.