Dr. Keehner has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2000 after graduation from Iowa State University.
She completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery in San Diego, California. She then moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where she worked at MEDVET emergency and specialty center. She arrived in Louisville in 2002 for a residency in Emergency and Critical Medicine at LVSES, now Blue Pearl.
She stayed on as a senior clinician until joining Springhurst Animal Hospital. She is a graduate of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, a certified veterinary rehabilitation therapist, and is a certified Fear-Free veterinarian.
Dr. Keehner focuses on dogs and cats who need pain management. She uses a combination of medication, physical therapy, laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma joint injections, and acupuncture. She is also studying to become certified in animal hospice and palliative care. She is also proficient in ultrasound, surgery, and internal medicine.
Dr. Keehner enjoys time with her daughter, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 3 mini donkeys, and goats. She enjoys volunteering with the local non-profit PETS4LIFE Louisville and has been the secretary/treasurer for the local veterinary medication association for over 10 years.