Sylvan Veterinary Hospital

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

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to Angelina! 🐾🎉Today we’re celebrating our amazing Vet Assistant, Angelina, whose dedication and heart...
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! 🐶🐱✨

🎉🐾 Happy Birthday to Roxie & Alissa! 🐾🎉Today we’re celebrating TWO amazing Vet Assistants who bring kindness, patience, ...
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! 🐶🐱✨

🌟 Happy Practice Manager Appreciation Week! 🌟Celebrating Jen, our fearless practice manager who keeps our hospital runni...
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!

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Dr. Pam, a compassionate veterinarian, dedicated leader, and true animal advocate! 🩺...
11/07/2025

Today we’re celebrating our amazing Dr. Pam, a compassionate veterinarian, dedicated leader, and true animal advocate! 🩺🐶🐱

Your care, kindness, and commitment make such a difference in the lives of every patient and pet parent who walks through our doors. Thank you for leading with heart and inspiring our team every single day.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with love, laughter, and maybe a few extra furry cuddles! 💕🎂

10/25/2025

Sylvan's Annual Pumpkin 🎃 Contest!

Is your pet due for their next wellness exam?Annual check-ups help us catch little issues before they become big problem...
10/23/2025

Is your pet due for their next wellness exam?

Annual check-ups help us catch little issues before they become big problems—keeping tails wagging and whiskers twitching for years to come.

🎉💙 Happy Birthday to Jayla, one of our amazing CSRs! 💙🎉Your kindness, positivity, and dedication brighten both our team ...
10/21/2025

🎉💙 Happy Birthday to Jayla, one of our amazing CSRs! 💙🎉

Your kindness, positivity, and dedication brighten both our team and the clients we serve. We hope your day is as wonderful as you are! 🐾✨

Cooler weather doesn’t mean pests go away. Fall rains and humidity can actually increase flea and tick activity.Protect ...
10/16/2025

Cooler weather doesn’t mean pests go away. Fall rains and humidity can actually increase flea and tick activity.

Protect your pets year-round with prevention and keep the pests out of your home!

10/16/2025

Candy Call for Woofstock!🍬

We’re getting ready for our Woofstock Family Festival on Sunday, October 26th, and we need your help to make it extra sweet! 🎉

We’re asking for candy donations to help fill treat bags for all the kiddos (and kids-at-heart) who join us for the fun.

Donations can be dropped off or shipped to:
3647 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA 95358

If you’re stopping by in person, just leave your goodies in our Volunteer Center.

Thank you so much for your support, we can’t wait to see you at Woofstock this year! ✌️🐶🎶

Address

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

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+12095514527

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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.