Veterinary Services in Northern Kentucky
From routine wellness exams and vaccines to dental care, diagnostics, surgery, and sick visits, Veterinary Medical Centers of Northern Kentucky provides relationship-based care for pets across Fort Thomas, Independence, and nearby NKY communities.
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Routine exams help our veterinarians catch changes early, answer questions, and create a care plan based on your pet's age, lifestyle, and health history.
Best for: Annual checkups, New pets, Preventive care
Learn about wellness examsVaccines help protect pets from serious and preventable diseases, with recommendations based on age, lifestyle, travel, exposure risk, and medical history.
Best for: Puppies, Kittens, Lifestyle-based protection
View vaccination careFirst exams, vaccine schedules, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, microchipping, behavior questions, and early health planning for new pets.
Best for: New puppies, New kittens, First-time pet owners
Start puppy or kitten careDental exams, professional cleanings, dental X-rays when appropriate, and treatment recommendations for dogs and cats with oral health needs.
Best for: Bad breath, Tartar, Chewing changes
Explore dental careSpay and neuter procedures with guidance on timing, preparation, safety, monitoring, pain control, and recovery at home.
Best for: Puppies, Kittens, Newly adopted pets
Learn about spay & neuterCommon soft tissue procedures with careful monitoring, pain management, and clear post-operative instructions.
Best for: Mass removals, Wound care, Select routine procedures
Learn about surgeryEvaluation for vomiting, limping, coughing, appetite changes, pain, lethargy, behavior changes, or pets who are not acting like themselves.
Best for: New symptoms, Behavior changes, Illness concerns
Schedule a sick visitLab work, imaging discussions, and other testing recommendations that help guide care for illness, senior pets, surgery, or unclear symptoms.
Best for: Illness, Senior pets, Pre-surgical screening
Learn about diagnosticsMore frequent monitoring, early detection, mobility support, dental care, and chronic condition guidance for aging dogs and cats.
Best for: Aging dogs, Aging cats, Chronic health concerns
Plan senior pet careYear-round guidance for fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites based on your pet's lifestyle and local Northern Kentucky risks.
Best for: Year-round protection, Outdoor pets, Puppies and kittens
Ask about preventionEvaluation for itching, licking, ear odor, hair loss, hot spots, recurring skin irritation, and allergy-related symptoms.
Best for: Itching, Ear infections, Hot spots and allergies
Get skin & ear helpPractical guidance for food choices, feeding routines, weight changes, life-stage nutrition, and diet questions tied to your pet's health needs.
Best for: Weight management, Diet questions, Life-stage nutrition
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Care Categories
The service browser is for choosing a specific appointment. These categories show how our team thinks about your pet's care plan over time.
Routine care helps protect your pet's health and gives your family a clear plan before small concerns become bigger problems.
When something feels off, our team can evaluate symptoms, recommend testing, and explain practical treatment options.
For changing needs, dental concerns, or procedures, we focus on preparation, communication, comfort, and follow-through.
Northern Kentucky Locations
With two Northern Kentucky locations, Veterinary Medical Centers make it easier to choose care close to home.
Convenient for families in Independence, Taylor Mill, Erlanger, Covington, Kenton County, and surrounding Northern Kentucky communities.
2000 Memorial Parkway, Fort Thomas, KY 41075(859) 442-4420Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Convenient for families in Independence, Taylor Mill, Erlanger, Covington, Kenton County, and surrounding Northern Kentucky communities.
4147 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051(859) 356-2242Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Visit Flow
Choose the service that best fits your pet's needs or contact us for help deciding.
Tell us about symptoms, behavior changes, lifestyle, diet, medications, or previous records.
We examine your pet, answer your questions, and explain what we are seeing in plain language.
Your veterinarian may recommend preventive care, diagnostics, treatment, dental care, or follow-up steps.
We make sure you understand next steps, medications, home care, and when to return.
Helpful Resources
New patient details, forms, records, and what to expect before your first VMC visit.
View resourceLearn how our Fort Thomas and Independence locations serve nearby NKY communities.
View resourceSee how dental exams, cleanings, and treatment planning support long-term comfort.
View resourceReview common surgical care, preparation, monitoring, and recovery support.
View resourceMeet the locally owned team behind VMC's relationship-based veterinary care.
View resourceCall, request an appointment, or choose the VMC location that is closest to home.
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Whether your pet is due for a checkup, needs dental care, or is showing new symptoms, Veterinary Medical Centers of Northern Kentucky is here to help.