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NEW PATIENTS · FORT THOMAS & INDEPENDENCE
New to Veterinary Medical Centers? Let’s get your first visit started.
Tell us about you and your pet, then our team will follow up to help schedule your first visit at our Fort Thomas or Independence location.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Start your first visit request
New clients can start with a short request. Existing clients can use our Contact page for booking options, portal access, refills, and general questions.
Start as a new patient
If your pet has not visited Veterinary Medical Centers before, complete this short request so our team can learn about you, your pet, and your preferred location before your first visit.
Takes about 5 minutes. Please do not use this form for emergencies.Submit your request Our team reviews it We contact you to schedule
Already a client?
If your pet is already established with Veterinary Medical Centers, you usually do not need to fill this out again. Use our Contact page for the fastest options to call, book, access the portal, request refills, or ask a question.
View Contact OptionsIndependent Care
Independent veterinary care, built around your pet
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Veterinary care that feels personal, not packaged.
Veterinary Medical Centers is locally and independently owned, which means our care is guided by the pets and families in front of us, not by a corporate script. We focus on clear recommendations, practical next steps, and long-term relationships with the dogs, cats, and people we serve across Northern Kentucky.
From your first visit forward, we want you to understand what we recommend, why it matters, and what options make sense for your pet.
- Locally led decisions
- No confusing package pressure
- Recommendations built around your pet
- Familiar care over time
First Visit
What to expect at your first visit
Your first visit helps our team understand your pet’s health history, personality, lifestyle, and current needs so we can recommend the right next steps.
Meet your care team
Your pet gets time with a local team focused on calm, relationship-based care.
Exam and conversation
We review history, symptoms, lifestyle, and the questions that matter most to you.
Clear recommendations
Your veterinarian explains findings and next steps in clear, practical language.
Checkout and next steps
You leave with a plan, follow-up guidance, and a team you can contact.
Northern Kentucky New Patients
New patient veterinary care in Northern Kentucky
Veterinary Medical Centers welcome new clients from Fort Thomas, Independence, Highland Heights, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Alexandria, and surrounding Northern Kentucky communities.
Two local clinics for dogs, cats, and the people who love them.
Veterinary Medical Centers welcome new clients from Fort Thomas, Independence, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Highland Heights, Alexandria, and nearby Northern Kentucky communities. Whether your pet is due for preventive care or you are looking for a long-term local vet, our team helps make the first step clear.
During a new patient visit, we take time to understand your dog or cat’s medical history, vaccines, medications, lifestyle, behavior, and any concerns you want to discuss. That context helps us provide care that feels practical, personal, and easier to follow.
Our clinics support wellness exams, sick visits, dental care, diagnostics, surgery, senior pet care, puppy and kitten care, and ongoing guidance for every stage of your pet’s life.
Why Submit First
Why complete your new patient request before your visit?
A little preparation makes the first visit easier.
Submitting your request ahead of time gives our team a chance to review your information, understand your pet’s needs, and make your first visit smoother.
Start New Patient Request- Faster check-inYour contact details and pet basics are already organized before you arrive.
- Better medical history reviewOur care team can review vaccine history, current concerns, lifestyle, medications, and prior records.
- Easier record transferUpload records now or reply to your confirmation email later if you find them after submitting.
- More prepared care teamThe appointment request helps us understand whether your pet needs wellness care, dental care, surgery guidance, diagnostics, or sick-visit support.
- Less stress on visit dayA prepared first visit helps dogs, cats, and their people settle in with fewer surprises.
What to Bring
A few helpful things for your first visit
Photo ID
Bring an ID for owner verification and account setup.
Vaccine records
Helpful if available, but not required before requesting your visit.
Medical history
Prior exams, medications, lab work, or adoption paperwork.
Leash or carrier
Dogs should arrive on leash. Cats should arrive in a secure carrier.
Payment method
Payment is expected at the time services are rendered.
Do not have records yet? No worries.
Submit the request now, and we can help confirm what is needed before your visit.
Choose Your Location
Choose the location that works best for you
Both Veterinary Medical Centers locations provide the same relationship-based care for dogs and cats. Choose the clinic that is most convenient for your family.
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) 442-4420Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Independence
Convenient for Independence, Taylor Mill, Covington, Latonia, Erlanger, Florence, and central Northern Kentucky.
4147 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051 (859) 356-2242Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Common new patient questions
Next Steps
Ready to get your pet’s first visit started?
Complete the new patient request form, and our team will follow up to help schedule your visit at the location that works best for you.