Our locations

Two Northern Kentucky vet clinics, one family of care.

Visit us in Fort Thomas or Independence. Both clinics are locally owned, care for dogs and cats, and share the same relationship-first approach.

Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas, one of two vet clinics in Northern Kentucky

Fort Thomas (859) 442-4420Independence (859) 356-2242

Find your clinic

Our vet clinics in Northern Kentucky.

Pick the clinic that's easiest for your family. You'll get the same locally owned team and the same standard of care at both.

Veterinary Medical Centers Fort Thomas clinic exterior on Memorial ParkwayFort Thomas, KY

Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas

Our neighborhood clinic on Memorial Parkway, near Highlands High School and Tower Park.

Owned by Dr. Kristi Baker, who lives right here in Fort Thomas.

2000 Memorial Parkway, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
(859) 442-4420

Monday–Friday · 8 AM–6 PM

Full hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Rotating, call ahead
  • Sunday: Closed
Veterinary Medical Centers Independence clinic exterior on Madison PikeIndependence, KY

Veterinary Medical Center of Independence

Our hometown clinic on Madison Pike, caring for Kenton County pets since 2008.

Where Dr. Baker's practice took root, and still its foundation.

4147 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
(859) 356-2242

Monday–Friday · 8 AM–6 PM

Full hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Not sure which one?

A quick guide to choosing your clinic.

Both are great options. Here's how most Northern Kentucky families decide.

Choose Fort Thomas if…

  • You live in Fort Thomas, Newport, Bellevue, Highland Heights, Cold Spring, or Alexandria
  • You're coming from Cincinnati (about 10 minutes from downtown)
  • You'd like to see Dr. Valeria Dib-Vázquez for feline-focused care
Explore the Fort Thomas clinic →

Choose Independence if…

  • You live in Independence, Taylor Mill, Edgewood, Erlanger, Florence, or Walton
  • You're in southern Covington or Latonia (straight down Madison Pike)
  • You want easy access from central Kenton and Boone counties
Explore the Independence clinic →

Live in Covington? Both clinics are about 15–20 minutes away. See Covington options →

Same care, either clinic

Two locations. One standard of care.

Whichever clinic you choose, you’re choosing the same locally owned practice and the same commitment to knowing your pet by name.

Meet our veterinarians →

Locally owned

Both clinics are owned by Dr. Kristi Baker. No corporate parent.

Full-service care

Wellness, dental, surgery, diagnostics, and sick visits at either location.

Dogs and cats, every age

Puppies and kittens through senior years, welcomed by name.

Easy booking

Book online for either clinic, any time, or call to talk it through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about our Northern Kentucky vet clinics

Here when you need us

Let’s take good care of them, together.

Whether you’re new to VMC or have been visiting for years, we’re here to help your pet feel their best.

Couple at home with their dog and cat