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

Pets who receive regular dental care can live up to 20 percent longer. Keeping their teeth clean protects their whole bo...
02/02/2026

Pets who receive regular dental care can live up to 20 percent longer. Keeping their teeth clean protects their whole body and adds more healthy years by your side.

🎉🐾 Happy 4-Year Work Anniversary, Roxie! 🐾🎉Today we’re celebrating Roxie and 4 amazing years as one of our Veterinary As...
01/31/2026

🎉🐾 Happy 4-Year Work Anniversary, Roxie! 🐾🎉

Today we’re celebrating Roxie and 4 amazing years as one of our Veterinary Assistants! Your bubbly personality, compassionate heart, and genuine love for both pets and teammates shine through in everything you do. You bring such positive energy to every shift, and our patients are lucky to have you advocating for them every day.

Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and for always showing up with a smile and a caring touch. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our team and can’t wait to see all the great things ahead. 💙🐶🐱

Cheers to 4 years, Roxie and many more to come! 🎉

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Shelly! 🎂🎉Today we’re celebrating Shelly, our amazing Kennel Assistant! Your hard work, reliability, ...
01/30/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Shelly! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating Shelly, our amazing Kennel Assistant! Your hard work, reliability, and genuine care for every pet make such a difference behind the scenes. From keeping our furry guests comfy and safe to always jumping in where help is needed, we’re so grateful for you.

We hope your day is filled with smiles, treats, and a little extra love just like you give our pets every day. 🐾💙

🐾 We have appointments available! 🐾If your pet is due for a checkup, vaccines, or you’ve been putting off that visit now...
01/27/2026

🐾 We have appointments available! 🐾
If your pet is due for a checkup, vaccines, or you’ve been putting off that visit now’s the perfect time to schedule.
📞 Call us now or 💻 schedule online through our website.
We can’t wait to see you and your furry family members!

Happy 11-year work anniversary, Cristy! 🎉Eleven years of dedication, expertise, and compassion have made a real differen...
01/27/2026

Happy 11-year work anniversary, Cristy! 🎉

Eleven years of dedication, expertise, and compassion have made a real difference in the lives of countless animals and their families. We're grateful for your hard work and commitment as one of our RVT's. Here's to many more years of excellence in animal care! 🎉🎂🐾

"Happy work anniversary, Pam! 🎉 Eight years of healing furry friends and soothing worried pet parents 🐾❤️ Wishing you co...
01/25/2026

"Happy work anniversary, Pam! 🎉
Eight years of healing furry friends and soothing worried pet parents 🐾❤️ Wishing you continued joy, love, and furry cuddles on the job. Here's to many more years of saving tails and making tails wag! 🐶💕 You truly have a gift, and it's not just the treats they love you for 😊

Happy 1-year work anniversary, Julia! 🎉 One year of compassion, care, and endless cuddles 🐾❤️ As one of our RVTs, you've...
01/25/2026

Happy 1-year work anniversary, Julia! 🎉
One year of compassion, care, and endless cuddles 🐾❤️ As one of our RVTs, you've been an invaluable part of our team, providing top-notch nursing care and kindness to our furry friends. We're so grateful for your dedication and hard work. Here's to many more years of helping animals thrive and making pet parents smile! 🐶💕

Happy Birthday Ashley! 🐾From the moment she joined our team, Ashley has brought a positive attitude, a willingness to le...
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. 💨🐶✨

🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄Sylvan Veterinary Hospital will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 & 25...
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! 🎁✨

🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄Sylvan Veterinary Hospital will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 & 25...
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.

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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

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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.