Independent ownership
VMC is led locally, so decisions are made close to the pets, clients, and communities the team serves.
About Veterinary Medical Centers
Independently Owned Veterinary Care in Northern Kentucky
Veterinary Medical Centers is an independently owned vet in Northern Kentucky serving dogs and cats from Fort Thomas, Independence, and nearby communities with compassionate full-service care.
4.8 avg. rating150+ reviews2 NKY locations
Licensed in KY & OHLed by Dr. Kristi Baker
Independently ownedTwo Northern Kentucky locationsDogs and catsFear Free approachLicensed in KY & OH
Why VMC
Why families choose Veterinary Medical Centers
Continuity of care
Familiar faces help your pet's history, preferences, and long-term health needs stay connected from visit to visit.
Comfort-focused handling
The team uses a Fear Free mindset where possible, with thoughtful pacing and handling that respects each pet.
Full-service medicine
Dogs and cats can receive wellness care, sick visits, dental care, surgery, senior support, and ongoing guidance.
Clear communication
Recommendations are explained in practical language so families understand what matters now and what comes next.
Local NKY roots
With clinics in Fort Thomas and Independence, VMC supports pet owners across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
Our Story
Built for families who want care that feels personal.
Veterinary Medical Centers exist for pet owners who want more than a quick transaction. Independent ownership allows the team to focus on steady relationships, clear communication, and care plans that make sense for each pet and family.
When a vet team knows your dog or cat over time, the small details matter more. Changes in appetite, mobility, behavior, dental health, or comfort are easier to understand when they are part of an ongoing story instead of a one-time appointment.
That is why VMC combines medical care with emotional comfort. The team supports wellness exams, sick visits, dentistry, surgery, and senior care while helping pets feel safer and owners feel more informed.
Our Team
Meet Dr. Baker and the care team
Practice Owner & Veterinarian
Kristi Baker
Dr. Kristi brings more than two decades of veterinary experience to pets and families across Northern Kentucky. Her background includes general practice, emergency veterinary medicine, and long-term leadership at Veterinary Medical Centers of Independence and Veterinary Medical Centers of Fort Thomas. She is known for combining practical medical guidance with a calm, approachable style that helps pet owners understand their options and feel confident about next steps.
Better care starts with listening carefully, explaining clearly, and knowing the pet and family in front of us.
Veterinarian
Becky Golatzki
Dr. Golatzki supports the same thoughtful standard of care across wellness visits, sick pet appointments, preventive medicine, and client education. Her approach reflects the VMC commitment to clear communication, practical recommendations, and comfort-focused veterinary visits for dogs and cats.
Care team, RVTs, and client support
Office leadership, registered veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service team members help make each visit organized, calmer, and easier to understand.
Locations
Two locations, one standard of care
Fort Thomas
Convenient for Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Bellevue, Newport, Dayton, Cold Spring, and nearby Cincinnati neighborhoods.
2000 Memorial Parkway, Fort Thomas, KY 41075(859) 442-4420
Independence
Convenient for Independence, Taylor Mill, Covington, Latonia, Erlanger, Florence, and central Northern Kentucky.
4147 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051(859) 356-2242Care
Full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats
Wellness & Preventive Care
Routine exams, vaccines, and prevention help your local vet team catch changes early.
Learn morePuppy & Kitten Care
First visits, vaccine timing, parasite prevention, and new pet guidance for a confident start.
Learn moreDental Care
Oral health support for bad breath, tartar, chewing changes, and preventive dental planning.
Learn moreSick Visits & Medical Care
Practical help when your pet is vomiting, limping, coughing, not eating, or acting differently.
Learn moreSurgery & Soft Tissue Procedures
Procedure planning with preparation, monitoring, pain control, and recovery instructions.
Learn moreSenior Pet Care
Closer monitoring for aging dogs and cats, mobility changes, dental needs, and chronic conditions.
Learn moreOnline Pharmacy & Refills
Approved medication, preventive, and refill support through VMC online tools.
Learn moreIndependent Care
What makes independent veterinary care different?
Familiar team over timeContinuity of care across visits
Clear answersPractical explanations, costs, and next steps
Less stressful visitsComfort-focused handling and thoughtful pacing
Local accountabilityDecisions made close to the community
Convenient careFort Thomas and Independence locations
Resources
Helpful resources for pet owners
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Veterinary Medical Centers
Next Steps
Ready for veterinary care that feels more personal?
Whether your pet needs a first visit, a wellness exam, dental care, surgery, or help with a health concern, VMC is here to make the next step clear.
Fort Thomas2000 Memorial Parkway, Fort Thomas, KY 41075(859) 442-4420Independence4147 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051(859) 356-2242