Close to home
About 10 minutes from Bellevue, so routine visits fit into a busy week.
Vet near Bellevue, KY
A vet in Bellevue, KY who feels like part of the neighborhood.
Our locally owned Fort Thomas clinic is about 10 minutes from Fairfield Avenue, with a small team that knows your pet and your family.
Bellevue's neighborhood vet
Bellevue is a walking town. Your vet should feel that personal.
In Bellevue, you know the shop owners on Fairfield Avenue and wave to neighbors walking their dogs by the river. That's the same kind of familiarity we bring to veterinary care.
Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas is a short drive from Bellevue. We're independently owned, so you'll see the same faces each visit and never feel like a number.
If you've been looking for a Bellevue vet who explains things clearly and takes time with nervous pets, we'd be glad to help.
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Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas
What Bellevue families appreciate about us.
A quick drive from the river, here's why pet owners looking for a vet in Bellevue choose our Fort Thomas team.
Small-practice feel
No rotating strangers. You'll get to know our doctors, and they'll get to know your pet.
Dental and surgery
Cleanings, spays and neuters, and soft tissue surgery without a referral across town.
Every life stage
From first puppy visits to comfortable senior years, we're here for the whole story.
Locally owned
Owned by a Northern Kentucky veterinarian, not a corporate group.
Simple scheduling
Book online whenever it's convenient, or call to talk it through.
The little things
Care that fits a river-town pace.
Bellevue values relationships. So do we.
It's the Bellevue vet relationship you've been looking for.
Familiar faces
The same team sees your pet, so nothing important gets lost.
Patient handling
We slow down for anxious pets and nervous first visits.
Clear plans
You'll leave knowing what we found and what comes next.
Real conversations
Ask anything. We'd rather over-explain than leave you guessing.
Your Bellevue vet, about 10 minutes away
Come see us in Fort Thomas.
Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas
about 10 minutes from Bellevue
2000 Memorial Parkway, Fort Thomas, KY 41075(859) 442-4420
Monday–Friday · 8 AM–6 PM
Meet our veterinarians
The team behind your Bellevue vet visits.
Choosing a Bellevue vet is really choosing people. Ours bring backgrounds in general practice, emergency medicine, and feline-focused care.
Practice ownerPractice Owner & Veterinarian
Kristi Baker, DVM
Dr. Baker leads VMC with more than two decades of veterinary experience and a calm, relationship-first approach. She believes good care starts with listening and clear answers.
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Rebecca Golatzki, DVM
A Northern Kentucky native, Dr. Golatzki brings decades of small-animal and preventive-care experience. Her work is rooted in lasting relationships with pets and the people who care for them.
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Cat whisperer · Feline medicineAssociate Veterinarian · Fort Thomas
Valeria Dib-Vázquez, DVM
Dr. Dib-Vázquez has a special interest in feline medicine, low-stress handling, and client education. She speaks English and Spanish.
Read full profileIndependent vs. corporate
Is your Bellevue vet locally owned?
Large corporate groups now own a big share of U.S. veterinary clinics, and many keep the original local name. If ownership matters to you, it’s worth checking before you choose a vet in Bellevue.
Quick ways to tell
- Check the website footer or privacy policy for a parent company name.
- Look for phrases like “a proud member of” or “part of the ___ family.”
- Ask the front desk who owns the practice, and whether any vets are owners.
- Know the big brands: Banfield, VCA, and BluePearl are owned by Mars Veterinary Health.
Serving Bellevue, KY
Caring for pets from Fairfield Avenue to the riverfront.
Bellevue's dogs know every corner of the riverfront, and its cats rule plenty of historic homes. We're proud to be a nearby option for all of them.
If a vet in Bellevue proper isn't the right fit, our Fort Thomas clinic is close enough to become your pet's long-term home base.
Other options near Bellevue
Comparing options for a vet in Bellevue? Here are a few more.
If you'd prefer a vet in Bellevue itself, here are a couple of local practices.
Bellevue Animal Hospital
407 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073Riverview Animal Hospital
102 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073MedVet Cincinnati
3964 Red Bank Rd, Fairfax, OH 45227Listings are provided for convenience; please confirm hours and details with each clinic. Still deciding on a vet in Bellevue? Book with our locally owned team and see the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from Bellevue pet owners
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.
