The Bullitt County Veterinary Center opened in Shepherdsville by Dr. Ray Schaaf in 1978. Dr. Schaaf, a native of Louisville, KY completed his undergraduate degree at Eastern Kentucky University and later attended the University of Illinois, where he obtained his degree in veterinary medicine. Dr. Schaaf continues his education by attending professional meetings each year and taking classes via the internet. When the hospital opened it was a mixed practice with several doctors who treated large as well as small animals. Today, the practice is restricted to small animals only, but does include birds, exotics, wildlife, and other small animals such as goats and sheep.

The practice is family owned and operated, with Dr. Schaaf’s wife, Jessica, acting as office manager and a technician.

The Schaaf family has their own menagerie of “needy” animals that were lucky enough to find their way into their home. They currently have 6 house dogs and 6 house cats, 6 horses, 2 cows, 3 pygmy goats, 5 rabbits, 3 guinea pigs, a cockatoo, 2 parakeets, geese and ducks, chickens, finches, canaries, and bees.

The hospital is located 3 miles East of I-65 (exit 117) on Highway 44 East in Shepherdsville. 1/2 Mile east of the KOA campgrounds on the North Side of 44E.