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Dr. Patricia Kennedy Arrington

Dr. Kennedy and her husband, Rick Arrington, founded Jefferson Animal Hospital in 1978. In 1980, Jefferson Animal Hospital began its 24-hour, 365 days a year availability. Dr. Kennedy is from Montreal, Canada. She graduated with her DVM from Auburn University in 1971. Dr. Kennedy’s practice focus is surgery and client education. She believes that educated clients equal responsible pet owners. In her free time, Dr. Kennedy enjoys reading and gardening.





Dr. Pam Williams

Dr. Williams is 1979 graduate of the University of Illinois. Dr. Williams joined the Jefferson Animal Hospital Team in 1995 and has a song special interest in Avian/Exotic medicine. Dr. Williams has very high level skills in medicine and surgery for all species of birds, reptiles, ferrets, pocket pets, rabbits, and other rodents.






Dr. Megan Hoelter

Dr. Hoelter joined the Jefferson Animal Hospital in 2007. Her special interests are internal medicine and conditions of the skin. Dr. Hoelter grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University with her DVM in 1996. Dr. Hoelter enjoys camping, reading, swimming, and gardening during her free time.







Dr. Katie Nau

Dr. Nau joined us in May of 2008.  Dr. Nau was raised in St. Louis, and she graduated from the University of Missouri.  Internal medicine, dermatology, and preventive care are her favorite areas of veterinary medicine.  In her free time, Dr. Nau enjoys hiking, walking, gardening, reading and cooking. 





Dr. Emily Bewley

Dr. Bewley is a 2011 graduate from Purdue University. She joined our team as an assistant in 2006 and worked with us until she went to veterinary school in West Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Bewley is married and has a two-year old son. She and her husband are originally from the Louisville area and are thrilled to be back in their hometown. In her free time, Dr. Bewley enjoys reading and spending time with her family.




Dr. Jessica Hamby

Dr. Hamby graduated from the University of Tennessee with her DVM in 2011. She is originally from east Tennessee and is new to Louisville and Jefferson Animal Hospital. Her special interests include soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology and cytology. During her free time she enjoys outdoor activities and traveling.







If you are interested in employment with the Jefferson Animal Hospitals, stop in at one of our locations and fill out an application, or mail your resume to:

JAH Human Resources
4504 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40219