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Sylvan Veterinary Hospital

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Sylvan Veterinary Hospital

For care that pets and people love! Dr. Ken “Doc” Moody started Sylvan Veterinary Hospital as a mixed animal practice out of a little farmhouse in 1972.
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Doc’s desire was to provide great veterinary care to the surrounding dairy and horse community. Doc Moody retired in 1999 turning over the reins to Dr. Kipp Magnussen. Sylvan Veterinary Hospital continued to grow its reputation as a one of the premier veterinary hospitals in Stanislaus county. By 2006, SVH had completely outgrown it hospital and a new modern facility with new technologies were added to provide state of the art services in veterinary care for the community. At that time, Dr. Tiffany Hart and Ms. Vicky Shackelford partnered with Dr. Magnussen to help build one of the finest, veterinary hospitals in the area

01/03/2026

Happy Birthday Ashley! 🐾

From the moment she joined our team, Ashley has brought a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine care for our clients and their pets. She’s quickly become a friendly and reliable face at the front desk, helping keep our days running smoothly while making everyone feel welcomed and supported. We’re so happy to have Ashley as part of the Sylvan family and look forward to watching her continue to grow with us! Wishing you a very happy birthday! 💙

12/29/2025

Hugh’s not here for the yard work. He’s here for his full-body fur blowout. 💨🐶✨

12/25/2025

🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄

Sylvan Veterinary Hospital will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 & 25) so our team can spend the holidays with their loved ones.

We wish all of our clients and their furry family members a joyful, safe, and happy holiday season. 🐾❤️

If your pet needs urgent care during this time, please contact:
📍 Standiford Veterinary Center
📞 209-577-3481

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to caring for your pets when we reopen! 🎁✨

12/24/2025

🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄

Sylvan Veterinary Hospital will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 & 25) so our team can spend the holidays with their loved ones.

We wish all of our clients and their furry family members a joyful, safe, and happy holiday season. 🐾❤️

If your pet needs urgent care during this time, please contact:
📍 Standiford Veterinary Center
📞 209-577-3481

Sylvan Veterinary Hospital will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 & 25), so our team can spend the holidays with their loved ones.

12/23/2025

🎉 We’re proud to share that we have officially passed our AAHA Re-Certification! 🐾

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the gold standard in veterinary medicine, and fewer than 15% of veterinary hospitals earn this distinction. Passing recertification means our hospital continues to meet rigorous standards in patient care, safety, cleanliness, medical protocols, and client service.

✨ Why choosing an AAHA-accredited hospital matters:
• Higher standards of care and safety
• Advanced medical protocols and equipment
• Ongoing staff training and continuing education
• A strong focus on pain management and patient comfort
• Commitment to excellence you can trust

Thank you to our incredible team for their dedication and to our clients for trusting us with your pets’ care. We are honored to continue providing the highest level of veterinary medicine to our community! 🐶🐱💙

12/22/2025

Happy Birthday, Coty! 🎉🐾

Wishing you a day filled with celebration and a year ahead full of success and happiness. Thank you for all that you do as a veterinary assistant. Your hard work, compassion, and dedication truly make a difference in the lives of our patients, clients, and team. We’re so lucky to have you. Enjoy your special day! 🎂🎈

12/14/2025

Please join us in celebrating Rita, our incredible Veterinary Assistant, and Jen, our amazing Practice Manager, who share the same birthday!

Rita, thank you for your compassion, hard work, and the gentle care you give every patient. Your dedication makes such a difference every single day.

Jen, your leadership, support, and commitment keep our team strong and our hospital running smoothly. We appreciate everything you do behind the scenes and beyond.

We are so grateful for both of you.
Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and all the appreciation you deserve. 💙🐾

Happy Birthday, Rita & Jen! 🎂✨

11/28/2025

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to Angelina! 🐾🎉

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Vet Assistant, Angelina, whose dedication and heart make such a difference every single day!

💙 Your knowledge helps guide patients with confidence and care.
💙 Your flexibility keeps our days running smoothly, jumping in wherever you’re needed with a positive attitude and steady support.

We are so grateful for everything you do for our patients, our clients, and our team.
Help us wish Angelina a wonderful birthday filled with joy, appreciation, and, of course, plenty of furry cuddles! 🐶🐱✨

11/23/2025

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to Roxie & Alissa! 🐾🎉

Today we’re celebrating TWO amazing Vet Assistants who bring kindness, patience, skill, and heart to our team every single day!

💙 Roxie – Your bubbly personality and caring nature shine through in everything you do, supporting every pet and every team member with warmth and positivity.

💙 Alissa – Your knowledge and patience make such a meaningful impact, helping our patients feel safe and our team feel supported every step of the way.

We are so grateful for all you do to support our patients, our clients, and our clinic.
Join us in wishing these two incredible ladies the happiest birthday and a year filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of puppy and kitten cuddles! 🐶🐱✨

11/13/2025

🌟 Happy Practice Manager Appreciation Week! 🌟

Celebrating Jen, our fearless practice manager who keeps our hospital running and our team supported every single day.

Jen, we appreciate everything you do for us — thank you for your leadership, heart, and dedication. 💚🐾

Thank you, Jen!

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3520 Roselle Avenue
Modesto, CA
95357

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12095514527

Website

https://www.sylvanvet.com/

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Dr. Ken “Doc” Moody started Sylvan Veterinary Hospital as a mixed animal practice out of a little farmhouse in 1972. Doc’s desire was to provide great veterinary care to the surrounding dairy and horse community. Doc Moody retired in 1999 turning over the reins to Dr. Kipp Magnussen. Sylvan Veterinary Hospital continued to grow its reputation as a one of the premier veterinary hospitals in Stanislaus county. By 2006, SVH had completely outgrown it hospital and a new modern facility with new technologies were added to provide state of the art services in veterinary care for the community. At that time, Dr. Tiffany Hart and Ms. Vicky Shackelford partnered with Dr. Magnussen to help build one of the finest, most compassionate, and friendly team of doctors and nurses in the Central Valley.