Our Team

As founding veterinarian and now the medical director, Dr. Hankins has been treating pets at Springhurst Animal Hospital since 1999. He attended Western Kentucky University for his undergraduate work and then obtained his degree in Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University.  Dr. Hankins returned to Kentucky to begin his career as a veterinarian and accomplish his dream of establishing his own practice.

Thanks to his unending compassion for all animals, Springhurst Animal Hospital has celebrated 22 strong years of success and continued growth.

When not working, Dr. Hankins enjoys spending time with his family and his own pets. He enjoys traveling, golf, tennis, and anything pertaining to the equine industry.
 

Dr. Keener has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2000 after graduation from Iowa State University.  She completed a rotating internship in San Diego, California, before moving to Memphis, Tennessee.  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,  has studied with the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, and is a certified Free-Free veterinarian.  

Dr. Keehner focuses on dogs and cats who need pain management. She uses a combination of weight management, medication, physical therapy, laser therapy, and acupuncture.  She is also proficient in ultrasound. 

Dr. Keehner enjoys time with her daughter, husband, 4 dogs, three cats, 2 donkeys, chickens, and goats.  She enjoys volunteering with the local veterinary medical association as well as at her daughter’s school.  

Meghan Ryckeley

Dr. Ryckeley is from Gallatin, TN and did her undergraduate studies at Western Kentucky University, where she earned degrees in Biology and Religious Studies. She then moved to Knoxville and went to veterinary school at the University of Tennessee. She is a Fear-Free certified veterinarian. She has lived in Louisville since 2021 with her boyfriend, 2 snakes (Persephone and Osiris), and 2 cats (Lailah and Dr. Pepper). She has a special interest in exotic animal medicine and loves seeing all manner of birds, reptiles, and small mammals. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, watching anime, playing video games, and knitting. 

Dr. Sarah Huffman

Dr. Huffman comes to us from Greenville, South Carolina. She attended Clemson University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences in 2016. She then went on to attend the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, earning her degree in 2021. Her professional interests include preventative care, dentistry, and nutrition. She is Fear-Free Certified and is so excited to meet your fuzzy family members! In her free time, Dr. Huffman loves spending time with her husband, two dogs (Bagel and Lox), cat (Duke Silver), and tortoise (Tortellini). She enjoys watching Netflix, creating art, traveling, and visiting museums / aquariums / zoos.