The hospital opened May 12th, 2007, fulfilling a lifelong dream of Dr. Spencer. Years of careful planning became a reality with the support of two important people in her life - husband and partner, Todd Below, a retired veteran who was serving in Iraq during the first year of the hospital's conception and opening, and her father, Darvin Spencer, who provided the financial backing for the venture.
ABOUT DR. SPENCER:
Dr. Spencer earned her doctorate from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996, graduating Cum Laude, with high honors. She practiced as an associate in two rural practices in east KY for several years, while rearing two young sons. She then focused her career goals on gaining more intensive experience, by attaining a highly sought after associates position in a hospital in Lexington, KY, where she practiced 5 years with a well-known veterinarian and AKC judge. A family tragedy in 2005, in which she lost her beloved mother, coupled with her husband's deployment to Iraq, led her to leave her position in Lexington to allow time for focus on her family and future plans. During this time she relocated her family to Morehead, KY, and began the business plans for the hospital. Dr. Spencer also held a position as an adjunct professor with Morehead State University's Vet Tech Program, teaching a surgery lab on Tuesday afternoons. Beshear to serve a 4-yr term as a KVMA representative for the Animal Control Advisory Board. She also served on Rowan County's Executive shelter board. STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY:
From the inception of our practice, we have seen ourselves as a dedicated group of professionals working together to do an excellent job for our clients, patients, and profession. We attribute our success to our fine staff and the services we offer. One of the strong points of our philosophy is our teamwork attitude and our emphasis on communication. We believe in the delivery of up-to-date services to our patients in the most compassionate and humane manner that we can carry out as well as being caring and sensitive with our clients. We place a strong emphasis on client education in order to teach clients about their pet's medical conditions and the care they need. As a result, the clients are better informed and able to become an active participant in their pet's medical decisions. To help achieve this, our staff members are knowledgeable, and stay up-to-date on the latest conditions, services, procedures and medications through continued education classes. SPECIES TREATED AT OUR HOSPITAL:
-Dogs
-Cats
-Reptiles
-Pocket pets
-Other Exotics
SERVICES WE PROVIDE:
-Preventative care and counseling
-Emergency care
-On-site diagnostic lab
-Surgery
-Digital radiology
-Dentistry
-Hospitalization
-Bathing
-Nutrition counseling
-Pharmaceuticals
-Laser Therapy
EMERGENCIES:
Dr. Spencer strives to be available at all hours for emergency situations. However, this is not always possible. If you have an emergency please call (606)780-0208, the instructions and number to our after hours emergency line will be given. If Dr. Spencer is not available that night, you will be instructed to call Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency at (859)268-7604. PAYMENT:
Our fees are designed to allow us to continue providing your pets with the most advanced and up-to-date veterinary care. We request that all fees be payed in full at the time of service. We except, cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Care Credit. For more information on Care Credit please go to: www.carecredit.com
