Veterinary Medical Associates
Modesto, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Veterinary Medical Associates provides full veterinary services for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Monday through Friday. Some appointment availability and medication pickup Saturdays. For over 50 years, our team of professionals has been caring for the preventive, surgical and urgent care needs of Stanislaus County's companion animals with compassion and expertise
Veterinary Medical Associates has been providing veterinary services for more than 60 years. Our Modesto facility was built from the ground up in 1971, under the direction of Dr. William Wetmore, as a customized veterinary hospital. The facility and technology within has been updated regularly ever since, to provide leading-edge veterinary medical and surgical procedures to our community. Dr. Jeff Kahler joined us in 1991 and expanded our patient base to include exotic animals. Dr. Kahler became the director in 1996 and continues in that position today
Mission — Through our multiple decades as a premier veterinary hospital in Modesto, we have seen and been part of great progress and innovation in the veterinary world. During this time, one thing has never changed for us: Veterinary Medical Associates is dedicated to providing your companions with the finest health care available. For us, no relationship is more important than the bond between companion pet and caretaker, and we have built our practice to focus on these wonderful relationships. Simply put, no pursuit is more rewarding than working with people whose companions are part of their family
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm, Tuesday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm, Wednesday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm, Thursday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm, Friday: 08:00 am - 06:00 pm, Saturday: 08:00 am - 01:00 pm, Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Veterinary Medical Associates accepting new patients?+
Yes — Veterinary Medical Associates is currently accepting new patients.
Does Veterinary Medical Associates offer emergency or urgent care?+
Veterinary Medical Associates offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Is Veterinary Medical Associates AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Veterinary Medical Associates is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
Does Veterinary Medical Associates treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Veterinary Medical Associates offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Veterinary Medical Associates offer?+
Veterinary Medical Associates offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.