About 10 minutes away
Quick to reach from NKU, Alexandria Pike, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Vet near Highland Heights, KY
Need a vet in Highland Heights? We're right around the corner.
From NKU apartments to family homes off Alexandria Pike, our Fort Thomas clinic is about 10 minutes away with a team that remembers your pet.
A Highland Heights vet for every household
A vet in Highland Heights for students, families, and everyone between.
Highland Heights is home to Northern Kentucky University students with their first pets, young families, and longtime residents with senior dogs. Every one of those pets deserves a vet who takes the time.
Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas is about 10 minutes from Highland Heights. We're locally owned, so we can focus on clear answers and care plans that fit your life and your budget.
Whether it's a new kitten, a yearly checkup, or a senior dog slowing down, we're a Highland Heights vet option built around relationships.
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Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas
Built for busy Highland Heights schedules.
Classes, commutes, kids' practices. Here's why people looking for a vet in Highland Heights make the short trip to Fort Thomas.
Online booking
Book a visit any time of day, even between classes or after the kids are asleep.
First-pet friendly
New pet owner? We'll walk you through vaccines, prevention, and what's normal.
Budget-aware care
We explain your options so you can make decisions that fit real life.
Everything in one place
Wellness, dental, surgery, diagnostics, and sick visits with one team.
One team, long term
Independent ownership means familiar faces year after year.
The little things
Good care should be easy to understand.
No jargon, no pressure, no rush.
That's the kind of Highland Heights vet we want to be.
Plain-language answers
We explain what we see and why it matters.
Preventive focus
Vaccines and parasite prevention tailored to your pet's lifestyle.
Comfort-first visits
Gentle handling for pets who'd rather be anywhere else.
Close to campus
A short drive from NKU and the US-27 corridor.
Your Highland Heights vet, about 10 minutes away
Come see us in Fort Thomas.
Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Thomas
about 10 minutes from Highland Heights
2000 Memorial Parkway, Fort Thomas, KY 41075(859) 442-4420
Monday–Friday · 8 AM–6 PM
Meet our veterinarians
The team behind your Highland Heights vet visits.
Choosing a Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights.
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 Highland Heights, KY
Part of the Campbell County community.
Highland Heights sits right between Fort Thomas, Cold Spring, and Southgate, so our clinic is a natural fit for pets across this part of Campbell County.
If you're new to the area and searching for a vet in Highland Heights, start with a wellness visit and let us get to know your pet.
Other options near Highland Heights
Comparing options for a vet in Highland Heights? Here are a few more.
Prefer to compare? Here are a few other veterinary practices near Highland Heights.
Alexandria Pike Animal Hospital
333 Bluegrass Ave, Southgate, KY 41071Paws & Claws Animal Hospital
5730 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076MedVet 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 Highland Heights? Book with our locally owned team and see the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from Highland Heights 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.
