About 15 minutes away
A quick drive from Erlanger, Elsmere, and the Dixie Highway corridor.
Vet near Erlanger, KY
Need a vet in Erlanger, KY? We're 15 minutes down the road.
Veterinary Medical Center of Independence offers locally owned, full-service care for Erlanger dogs and cats, with a team that remembers your pet.
Erlanger's nearby independent vet
Close to the airport, close to I-75, and close to great vet care.
Erlanger families are always on the move: commutes, travel, kids' schedules. When your pet needs care, you want a vet that's easy to reach and easy to talk to.
Veterinary Medical Center of Independence is about 15 minutes from Erlanger. We're independently owned, so you'll see familiar faces and get clear, honest recommendations.
If you've been searching for an Erlanger vet that feels personal, not corporate, we'd love to meet your pet.
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Veterinary Medical Center of Independence
Made for Erlanger's busy families.
Here's why people looking for a vet in Erlanger make our Independence clinic their pet's home base.
Travel-season ready
Vaccines and health checks before boarding or trips, planned ahead.
Familiar doctors
A small, independent team that keeps your pet's history close.
Everything under one roof
Wellness, dental, surgery, diagnostics, and sick visits.
Honest recommendations
Clear options and costs, so you can decide with confidence.
Cats welcome
Low-stress handling and feline-focused expertise on our team.
The little things
Good care that fits your schedule.
We plan visits around real life, not the other way around.
That's what an Erlanger vet relationship should feel like.
Online booking
Request appointments any time of day.
Boarding-ready vaccines
We'll make sure your pet is covered before you travel.
Calm handling
Patient care for anxious dogs and cats.
Clear next steps
You'll always know what happens next.
Your Erlanger vet, about 15 minutes away
Come see us in Independence.
Veterinary Medical Center of Independence
about 15 minutes from Erlanger
4147 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051(859) 356-2242
Monday–Friday · 8 AM–6 PM
Meet our veterinarians
The team behind your Erlanger vet visits.
Choosing a Erlanger 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 Erlanger 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 Erlanger.
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 Erlanger, KY
Caring for pets in Erlanger and Elsmere.
From neighborhoods off Dixie Highway to homes near Erlanger's city center, Erlanger pets are a short drive from our Independence clinic.
If you need a vet in Erlanger that you'll stick with for years, start with a wellness visit and let us get to know your pet.
Other options near Erlanger
Comparing options for a vet in Erlanger? Here are a few more.
If you'd prefer a vet in Erlanger itself, here are a couple of local practices.
Erlanger Veterinary Hospital
3414 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger, KY 41018Huesing Veterinary Clinic
3810 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger, KY 41018MedVet 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 Erlanger? Book with our locally owned team and see the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from Erlanger 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.
