Pet Wellness Exams
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.
Learn about wellness examsVeterinary Medical Centers
Dayton, KY pet owners can access full-service veterinary care at Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas, roughly 2.9 miles away via Memorial Parkway. Our clinic provides locally owned dog and cat care without requiring a drive into downtown Cincinnati — a practical choice for Dayton families who want quality care close to home. We see new patients regularly and take time to build relationships with the pets and people we treat.

Veterinary Care Near Dayton
Dayton sits along the Ohio River between Bellevue and Southgate, and Fort Thomas is just a few minutes inland. Our Memorial Parkway clinic offers the full range of dog and cat services — from first-year puppy visits and annual exams to dental care, surgery, and sick pet evaluations. Dayton pet owners looking for a Northern Kentucky option will find our team approachable, thorough, and easy to communicate with.
Easier Than Downtown Cincinnati
Dayton is just minutes from Fort Thomas via Memorial Parkway — a much easier route for most pet owners than crossing into downtown Cincinnati.
Veterinary Services
Full-service care for dogs and cats — from wellness visits and vaccines to dental care, diagnostics, surgery, and senior pet support.
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.
Learn about wellness examsVaccines help protect pets from serious and preventable diseases, with recommendations based on age, lifestyle, travel, exposure risk, and medical history.
View vaccination careFirst exams, vaccine schedules, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, microchipping, behavior questions, and early health planning for new pets.
Start puppy or kitten careMore frequent monitoring, early detection, mobility support, dental care, and chronic condition guidance for aging dogs and cats.
Plan senior pet careEvaluation for vomiting, limping, coughing, appetite changes, pain, lethargy, behavior changes, or pets who are not acting like themselves.
Schedule a sick visitDental exams, professional cleaning discussions, dental X-rays when appropriate, treatment planning, and home dental care guidance for dogs and cats with oral health needs.
Explore dental careSpay and neuter procedures with guidance on timing, preparation, safety, monitoring, pain control, and recovery at home.
Learn about spay & neuterCommon soft tissue procedures with careful monitoring, pain management, and clear post-operative instructions.
Learn about surgeryLab work, imaging discussions, and other testing recommendations that help guide care for illness, senior pets, surgery, or unclear symptoms.
Learn about diagnosticsLocal Care
Whether you are near the Dayton riverfront, Manhattan Harbour development, or Sixth Avenue, our Fort Thomas clinic is a straightforward drive away via Memorial Parkway. We serve pets from Dayton alongside those from Bellevue, Newport, and Southgate as part of a connected river cities community. Our team understands the rhythm of these close-knit Northern Kentucky neighborhoods and the families that make them home.
Why VMC
Pawstimonials
See why Dayton, KY pet owners choose Veterinary Medical Center for practical, compassionate dog and cat care.
Dr. Baker and her associates are amazing. They treat your pets like family and take the time to answer every question without rushing.
From the moment we walked in, everything felt calm and thoughtful. The team took time to help my cat feel comfortable.
The staff is gentle, kind, and professional. They explained pricing upfront and followed up the next day to check on my pet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Next Steps
Call our Fort Thomas team, request an appointment online, or complete your new patient form before your first visit.