Meet the Team of
​La Grange Animal Hospital

Our team members are incredibly proud of the care we provide every day. Learn more about our talented team and why we love what we do!

Dr Lauren Sheehan
Head Veterinarian
​Owner / Practice Manager

Hello! I'm Dr. Lauren Sheehan. I'm 37 years old and was born and raised in Louisville, KY.

​I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Biology from Hanover College in 2006, and then pursued a Master's of Science in BioChemistry at the University of Louisville (L1C4 Go Cards!).

After my graduate program I was accepted and completed my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine training at Auburn University and graduated in 2014.  I accepted a position as an Associate Veterinarian with the La Grange Animal Hospital and haven’t looked back!  I'm one of those kids that wanted to be a Veterinarian since I was a little girl and I set out to accomplish that lifetime goal.  You know the saying “get a job you love and you will never work a day in your life,”… so true for me!!!  I now live in La Grange with my fiancé, four dogs, four cats and 30 fish! I love my job, and I love serving the Oldham County and surrounding communities.​

Veronica Dancy
Head Veterinary Assistant
​Assistant Practice Manager

My love for animals began in Florida where as a kid we had the opportunity to care for many different species. I moved to Trimble County Kentucky 10 years ago with my spouse, two children, two dogs and 1 cat. I received my Associates in Science through Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Zoology Certificate Program at the Louisville Zoo in 2016. I have worked at Lagrange Animal Hospital for six years. I am fortunate that I get to wake up every morning and enjoy what I do for a living. I am proud to serve the animals and clients of La Grange and hope that I have many more years in the community loving and caring for your animals.  

Ashlee Heinzman
Veterinary Assistant

​Hello, my name is Ashlee Heinzman. I attend the University of Louisville majoring in Biology and Ecology. I am working towards my goals of becoming a veterinarian myself. I enjoy working with animals. They make every part of the day so much better. It’s a great honor to be able to help animals in need!

Rose Litsey
Lead Kennel Assistant

I'm retired but still enjoy working, especially with animals! I've always grown up around animals. Later I worked with horses for several years and now with La Grange Animal Hospital since November 2018.  I think it’s one of the best clinics in oldham county. 

Katie Bechtold
​Receptionist

​My name is Katie and I have worked at La Grange Animal Hospital for a little over a year now.  When I’m not working I love spending time with family, going to the movies and hanging with my Yorkie, Minga.  

Madelyn Hughes
​Veterinary Assistant 

​Hi! my name’s Madelyn, i’ve been working at La Grange Animal Hospital for just over a year now, both as a kennel assistant and veterinary assistant, and i’m going to pursue veterinary school soon!”

Rylee Kelly
Veterinary Assistant
Kennel Assistant 

I am a Senior at Oldham County High School. I am an only child and have always loved all animals. I want at least one of every animal! I will be attending Morehead University in the fall to become a vet technologist.