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KEY Animal Hospital - Karl E. Yurko DVM

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Dr. Karl E. Yurko, DVM Licensed in WV/PA/OH/GA/FL/NC/MT
"The K.E.Y. To Your Pet's Good Health!" htt K.E.Y. This we promise to our patients, and their owners.

Animal Hospital respects the human-pet relationship and its importance to your family. All members of our hospital pledge to educate our clients, helping each client understand all aspects of pet health and preventative care, emphasizing the highest possible quality of life. We promise to provide exceptional medicine and an effective treatment plan outlining the care of your well, sick, or injured pet. We vow to treat each pet not only with the best medicine, but with love and respect, to provide a state-of-the-art hospital that is clean and well-maintained, and to ensure your pet's safety while in our care. Our goal is to ensure that your pet has a long and healthy life.

10/30/2026

Happy Birthday to the one and only Pa Pa Pa Trisha🎉🎂🎈🎁
You are the best, we all love you🐾

10/28/2026

This little guy was a little agitated but needed a check up and health certificate 🕷️

10/25/2026

On October 15th Fred made the long drive to KEY to have Dr Yurko remove his spleen. He was diagnosed with a splenic mass at his yearly exam close to home and she immediately called Karl.
It was a tricky surgery due to the size and how far it was anterior in the abdomen. It was removed weighting 5.12 lbs and samples were sent to be tested.
Tonight Sunday Dr Yurko was able to call with amazing news that the splenic mass was a hematoma!! Happy tears for sure🥲

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10/25/2026

Last but not least is Dr Yurko’s better half, me, Jenn.

A little about me if you do not already know. I’m Dr Yurko’s best half😉 I was born in Wheeling and moved to Hobe Sound/Jupiter, Florida when I was 8, then returned to Wheeling in my teens. I have loved all animals from the time I was a very little girl. I even went to my 3rd grade career day as a veterinarian.

I attended WVU, Florida Atlantic University and West Liberty University and graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and minor in psychology. While in college I worked for several veterinarians, learning several different skills but my favorite was performing dental cleanings. I was working my way to veterinary medical school when fate stepped in, Dr Yurko☺️

Karl and I opened KEY in 2001, I was 23 and had no idea how to run a business but learned very quickly. On top of all the dentals cleanings I do twice a week I manage our team, inventory, payroll, schedule, licenses, insurances, accounts, social media, really anything and everything that relates to the business, it is A LOT but I love it!

I am deeply passionate about the rescue work we do and the police K9’s we care for. I love anything that involves adrenaline: fast boats, fast cars, skydiving, ice climbing, skiing, scuba diving/snorkeling, cliff/bridge jumping, whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, fly fishing etc. Karl and I have 8 dogs: Kota(german shepherd), Kilo(belgian), Dollar(healer/beagle mix), Dobby(german shepherd), Zeppelin(husky), JackJack(maltese), Ragga (husky) and Hati(husky). I have LOVED the last 25 years at KEY and even though I want “time” to slow down, I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

I don’t have a ton of pictures of myself at work I’m usually the one behind the camera so I threw some of my crazy adventures together for you.🩺🐾

10/24/2026

Hi, I’m Brandi! I’ve been part of the K.E.Y. team for six years and love working with animals. I’m experienced in all areas of the clinic, including kennel care, reception, and veterinary assisting. Animals have been my passion since I was a little girl.

Outside of work, I’m a proud mom of four — one girl and three boys! And a fur mom of many 😂 My boys play football and wrestle, while my daughter participates in All-Star cheer. I’m also a youth cheer coach. This year is extra special as two of my four children graduate high school!

I love the beach, it’s definitely my happy place! 🌊🐾 When I’m not busy with work or cheering on my kids, you can usually find me trying to relax somewhere.

10/23/2026

Hi I am Trisha!! I have been working proudly at KEY for 6 years. I work under many different titles. Starting in kennel, moving to vet assistant and also working as a receptionist. I try my best to help all clients and patients to the best of my abilities. At home you will find me with my beautiful wife & 6 kids ages 2-16. I have 4 dogs and our kitties. In my spare time you will find me on the softball fields, at school events, throwing darts with my wife and just spending time with my family. My goal at K.E.Y. is to always help make an positive impact and help all clients and pets that I can while also helping to ease the stress of my coworkers. Helping people and pets through the good times and bad is what I love to do. Key is a team effort and at key I have learned that it will always take a village to help keep a good, compassionate and healthy environment for all patients and clients. Thank you all for taking the time to let me love your pets when you come into KEY!❤️

10/22/2026

Hi i’m Adriana! I’ve been at KEY since 2024, but began working with animals about 5 years ago! Last year I enrolled in school to be a Veterinary Technician and I am very excited to further my education.

My partner and I currently have 5 fur babies at home and are expecting our first child in February! I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends, but these days I spend a lot of my time resting on the couch with my pets lol.

When I first began at KEY, I started in the kennel, but now you can find me assisting with appointments. I really love working with animals and knew from a young age that it’s what I wanted to do. I cannot imagine ever changing what I do. I’m very grateful to be able to help the pets in need while continuously learning something new everyday. I appreciate the work family that we have and how much they’ve helped me and continue to help me further my education.

10/21/2026

Hi, I’m Sara! I joined the KEY team in June 2025 as a Veterinary Assistant, but KEY has always felt a little like home to me. My dad is Dr. Yurko, so I was lucky enough to grow up around animals my entire life—from dogs and cats to horses—and my love for veterinary medicine started at a very young age.

I’ve been working in the veterinary field for over 10 years and have especially enjoyed my time working in emergency medicine. There’s something incredibly rewarding about helping an animal through a critical moment and being able to make a difference for both the pet and their family.

Becoming a mom to my daughter changed my life in the best possible way. I knew I wanted a schedule that allowed me to spend more time with her, which eventually brought me back to KEY. Coming home to a place that has been such a big part of my life has been incredibly special, and I’m so happy to be part of the KEY family again.

I’m currently finishing veterinary technician school and studying for the VTNE, so when I’m not at KEY, I’m often somewhere studying, reading, or working toward the next step in my veterinary career!

When I do get some free time, I love spending it with my daughter, family, and friends. I also enjoy taking photos, reading, skiing, and making memories with the people I love.

I’m incredibly grateful to be able to do what I love every day, continue learning and growing in veterinary medicine, and work alongside such an amazing team. I truly couldn’t imagine a better place to call home! 🐾

10/20/2026

Hello I’m Savannah. I am 27 years old and live in Claysville PA. I have been working at KEY since August of 2020. I did take a little brief break and I have been back now for a full year. I assist Dr. Stone most of my days but you will also find me assisting Dr. Yurko on Wednesday evenings. I recently married my best friend of 11 years on September 26, 2026!

I grew up on my parents farm raising cattle so the animal field was something I always pictured as a career. Having the farm backround growing up is something I always am thankful. It truly helped shape me into the person I am today.

When I’m not at KEY, you will find me with my husband, Nathan and our 2 dogs, Copper and Cora. I enjoy going on walks to the park, exploring new places, and going to all the festivals that we can. I love to spend time on our family farms and spending time with my nephew Lyndon.

My favorite thing about working at KEY is being surrounded by wonderful coworkers and of course seeing everyone’s pets! I am so thankful for all the opportunities KEY has given me over the past 6 years.

10/19/2026

⭐️Superhero #1⭐️ for National Veterinary Technician week is Jeanette!!

Jeanette probably needs no introduction but for those that do not know her she is one of the hardest working and most dedicated veterinary technicians we have known. She has been with KEY since 2011 and Karl and I have known Jeanette for almost 22yrs. The lives that she has helped save and cared for are countless.

Jeanette is a registered veterinary technician and certified pet CPR instructor. We have offered several times to cover 100% of veterinary medical school tuition (she is that good of a RVT) but she absolutely loves being a mom and could never be away from her children for 4 years, she is a great mom!

She loves everything she does, but especially anesthesia and critical care. She has tech appointments on some Fridays and it has been a huge success.

Outside of work she loves spending time with her family and her own animals, being outside on the farm and hiking. She helps as much as she can with Gage's Cub scout troop, and Dahlia is looking forward to working at KEY someday. Her husband is very supportive of her love of animals both at home and at work.

She makes KEY better by always learning and keeping Dr Yurko up to date in the most current advancements in veterinary medicine. Karl and I can both say KEY would not be the great hospital it is without her.

Please when you see Jeanette, thank her for not only caring for your precious pets but for working to make KEY the best it can be every single day, she is truly one of the greats!!🩺🐾

Address

855 Warden Run Road
Wheeling, WV
26003

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm
	5pm - 7pm
Sunday	8am - 11am
	5pm - 7pm

Telephone

+13042427475

Website

http://www.keyanimal.com/

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