VCA Bakersfield Animal Hospital: Compassionate care for every wag and purr.
VCA Bakersfield Animal Hospital provides compassionate veterinary care and preventive services at 8610 Harris Rd, Bakersfield. Reviews praise a spacious, friendly facility and a caring team—Dr. Betts and Raschel Antunez—known for calm visits, same-day and evening appointments, and supportive guidance during tough decisions. They offer vaccines, wellness checks, and a respected pet-sitting department.
8610 Harris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA
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Routine check-ups and preventive care to keep pets healthy and up-to-date on immunizations.
24/7 emergency services for urgent medical needs, with compassionate support for pets and owners.
Gentle, respectful care for pets in their final moments, allowing owners to be present in a comfortable setting.
Safe and caring pet sitting services, including nail trims and grooming, in a stress-free environment.
Advanced medical care for illnesses and injuries, tailored to each pet's specific health needs.
Overall rating
Valerie Gomez
I want to start off by saying thank you to each and every staff member here. We came in with an appointment with the heavy decision to put our dog down and they treated us with us so much respect and they were so kind. The appointment went smoothly and they talked us through everything. They never rushed us when we wanted to spend a little more time with our boy Mav. I really appreciate everything they did for us 💜
Roxy Roxstar
The team at VCA are so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful, especially in an emergency. I had to take my cat to them in the middle of the night, and the care and attentiveness they show toward both the animals and the people is top-notch. I especially want to thank Ravyn and Karla, who were both monumentally supportive during a tough visit. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
James Wood
Dr Betts has been our trusted, longtime Vet for our dogs, from Golden Retrievers to Long Haired Dachshunds and she's the primary reason we've been a client of VCA for many years. Office Manager Shelby along with Brook always help with any special issues we may be having and that's really appreciated. But, what I'd like to mention is that our dogs really like a Vet Assistant, Raschel Antunez. When she comes into the room she reduces the stress level, takes them back for their shots, weight, and whatever else is needed before seeing Dr. Betts and they happily go with her tails a wagging. Raschel is professional and really good with our dogs and makes the whole visit enjoyable. Thanks very much, we'll be back! Karen and Jim Wood
Lisa Rodriguez
Yesterday was our initial visit at VCA. I loved how big and spacious it was. It was not an easy decision but it had to be done. After 19 years of life, we put our cat Tiger to sleep. I was able to get a same day appointment and I am truly grateful for the evening appointment. I also appreciate the fact we were able to be in the room with Tiger as she passed. The doctor was wonderful, beyond words, the whole staff was! For the Dr and their staff, your kindness is appreciated! The only suggestion I have is perhaps putting pictures on the walls in the room. The room we were in only had a few dogs through the wall which were cute. Also maybe some music should play in the rooms because it was pure silence and the water through the pipes and the bathroom echoed in the room we were in. I hope to have found a new vet for my dog Bella! VCA is not just an emergency vet, they see pets for vaccines and wellness checks. I look forward to bringing Bella in!
Chef Deezel
By FAR and away the finest animal care facility in ALL of Kern County, these folks are the best. We have two cats who are both always happy to go to the Dr when we go here and their pet sitting department is second to none. They trimmed my cats nails when we took him back for his recheck, the girls were so kind and gentle with Oliver, he was purring the entire time they were doing his nails and he was not at all stressed or troubled by them taking care of him. The video shows their kindness and caring towards our little guy
