Thurman Veterinary Center

My usual veterinarian was double booked and suggested to call vets near me for my older dog that had a recent and sudden change in condition (and my family was scheduled to leave for 2 weeks). Dr. Thurman's office got us in same day, 1 1/2 hours after I called. I am truly amazed with the office, the wonderful staff, all the care and especially Dr. Thurman. They were fast, efficient, professional and compassionate. I am a Nurse Practitioner and was truly impressed with their whole operation. I would recommend Dr. Thurman to anyone without hesitation. Thank you!!!! Read Less

Dr. Thurman is the best vet I've been to! He was very calm and gentle with my cat. He did a thorough exam and did not rush through it like a lot of vets do. You could tell he actually cared about my cat's health. If you are looking for a vet I highly recommend Dr. Thurman! Read Less

The staff is friendly, very helpful & knowledgeable. Dr Thurman takes his time examining the pets and answering any and all questions. We never feel rushed. I have a sharpie with skin allergies and Dr Thurman has been amazing helping me make sure my pup is healthy and the allergies are under control. I would recomend this vet to everyone!! Read Less

My first experience was a good one. The staff was nice and got me an appointment right away. Dr. Thurman was very nice and he gave my pet a thorough exam to diagnose her severe ear infection. The facility is very clean and the rooms are big. I will definately go back! Read Less

Best vet and best office staff ever!! I am a regular there and all my dogs love them. Dr Thurman goes above and beyond for my fur babies! He takes his time to answer all my questions and has solved issues that other Doctors have missed! I will always be loyal to staff. They care! Thank you! Read Less

Dr. Thurman's staff was very friendly and courteous as well as the doctor himself.  He took time to get to know what was going on and then made several suggestions how to deal with our doggie problems. I would definitely recommend Dr. Thurman's veterinary. Read Less

Very clean facility and nice staff! I brought my Ragdoll kitten in for his vaccination shot, and they loved on him and were so gentle! He was very comfortable with the clean room and staff. He's a lover though . He didn't even make a noise when he received his shot! Very gentle hands on that made him comfortable during the process. They respected all my wishes regarding his care and shot concerns. I would recommend them for anyone looking for a very clean, fresh and friendly veterinarian office. Read Less

Our Millie absolutely loves her vet (& so do we)! Everyone in the office is so sweet with her. We highly recommend Thurman. They are so patient with our concerns and questions, truly care for our beloved pup, and Dr. Thurman is competent and professional. The new office is beautiful! :) Read Less

Travis is the best vet my pets have ever had. He is very thorough and is excellent with communicating. He is also extremely compassionate with your animals. My Marino passed away at 18 years old and was having issues with his kidneys to where he couldn't take much conventional medicines to treat his condition. So instead of throwing in the towel and giving up, like most vets would have he advised me to try some organic herbal options, which gave Marino almost and extra year of quality life. He showed nothing but honesty and compassion during the whole process and cried when we had to put Marino down due to his suffering.Read Less

I cannot stress enough how important it is to not only have an amazing vet but to have one that listens too you! I would not have made it through this week without Thurman and his staff and do not fully trust any other vet with my babies! Read Less

Dr Thurman and his team are  Great! The took great care of my Flower and made me feel like they really cared as if Flower was their dog. Need his teeth deep cleaned and now Flower has that Colgate white smile again.  Based on how he was later in the day...he was treated very well.THANK YOU for taking care of my Flower...he is my world Read Less

Very nice and clean environment! All the staff are very loving and caring ! Especially that young man I think he's your kennel tech, he came in and out of the lobby a few times with a very big smile and a positive attitude. I asked you guys what his name was I think it was either Taylor or Tyler. Read Less

Dr Thurman and his staff are some of the most caring people you ask to take care of your pets. With a compassionate staff and a knowledgeable doctor like they have I could imagine taking my animals anywhere else. Read Less

We love this Vet, Dr Thurman has always been there with us in the sad times as we said good-bye to our fur children and the joy of bringing in a new fur baby in!, to surgery when our poor Merle broke his leg not once but twice as a puppy! every visit he makes you feel as if you are family! And his staff is so caring, especially Janice, Crazy man Merle loves to see her. Best wishes in your new "home" and we will be by soon to visit, if you are looking for a wonderful and up to date educated vet look no further than Thurman Veterinary Center..... Read Less

I am very particular about veterinary care for my dogs. Dr. Thurman respects my pets. He treats them gently and quietly. A visit to the doctor is not scary. I appreciate Dr. Thurman asking questions and starting with more common problems and working up the ladder rather than starting with worse case scenario. I frequently suggest Dr. Thurman when a friend or client asks my opinion for good veterinary services. Read Less

Dr. Thurman and his group are the best!  This is my first fur baby and they do an incredible job taking care of our little Nola.  Nola loves going to the vet because all the girls are happy to see him when he walks through the door.  Dr. Thurman has great bedside manner with our little guy.  A big THANK YOU to them and their  new facility is beautiful! Read Less

Came in with a dog bite between family dog members and the staff wouldn't even look at her. The girls were busy chatting and said they didn't know if they would have time at all to see her that. Definitely not pet people working the desk.Read Less

I can NOT say enough good about Thurman Veterinary Center! If you love your furry family member, give the BEST and go to Dr Travis Thurman (Bill J's Puppytrician). The MOST AMAZING and skilled surgeon, physician and staff!! I love you all, thank you!!! Read Less

Dr. Thurman is truly the kindest and most gentle and caring vet I've EVER met! I absolutely love him for All my 7 animals! I've used many other vets here in Bakersfield in the past and I have never found a nicer or kinder animal lover and Doctor! Read Less

Love them, love them, love them!  Dr. Thurman and his staff are the best in Bakersfield.  I've had a horrible experience with another local veterinary hospital, but Dr. Thurman made it all right!  Having had other pets, and seen numerous veterinary centers in different cities across California, I'm a tough critic when it comes to my animals.  He genuinely cares for your pet's and your individual needs.  Their prices are very reasonable and their care is top notch.  I highly recommend them to anyone who truly wants the best health care for their animals.  Best in town, and probably one of the best in the State. Read Less

Had my dogs with him with no issues until one day my little chi was ill and I went to make an appointment and the receptionist said Dr. Thurman said there was nothing more he could do but to euthanize her. I explained she had a respirtory infection she refused to make me an appointment. I went to another local vet. After blood work up confirmed respirtory infection was put on meds and over a year later at age 15 still doing well. I wrote a concerned letter to him saying what happened and how disappointed I was he wouldn't even see her and do tests. No response. I think the nut case receptionist intercepted his letter. Too bad for him. I'm involved in rescues and have several pets. Would not send my worse enemy there. Read Less

Ive used a few Vets in town. Dr. Thurman's office is probably the best all things considered. Dr. Thurmans office is extremely clean and looks more like a doctors office. Dr. Thurman and his staff are very professional and upfront in caring for your pet. I will be useing Dr. Thurman's office from now on. Read Less

Best pet Doctor ever. Easy access. Nice techs. Doctor takes the time to thoroughly explain options etc. no wait time. Send birthday cards to your pets. When they pass away make a mold of the pet's paws. Help you in and out of car. Drive right up to door. Read Less

I took my 4 month old pit lab mix in to get his stiches removed wich they did for free even tho the 24 hour emergancy vet did the stiching up. And also to get neutered and shots a second visit. And he used to be a handful around other dogs. Trying to be protective. They were non judgemental and so sweet to my pit mix and knew just how to work with him. He is not about 2 and a lot better behaved. But the emergency vet was on edge and he wasn't walking anywhere his back leg was opened up cut bad from the fence he didn't quite make it over.and I was holding him the whole time the emergency vet was so nervous that they double dosed him ( I was told by counter lady) with tranquilizers, I had to watch his breathing all night and keep waking him up throughout the night. He has always been great around people even when he was hurt. He is scared of emergence vet building, but excited when we go to thurman. He even took a pic with Sam for me to give to the pit spay and neuter program. Also when I took my mom's schnauzer in to thurman and he had a adverse reactions to the rabies shot (he was over 10 yrs old), he opened back up after hours and took care of him and didn't charge anything extra. I highly recommend him especialy for people that have had bad experiences with other vets that have been breed judgemental.Read Less

I took my 4 month old pit lab mix in to get his stiches removed wich they did for free even tho the 24 hour emergancy vet did the stiching up. And also to get neutered and shots a second visit. And he used to be a handful around other dogs. Trying to be protective. They were non judgemental and so sweet to my pit mix and knew just how to work with him. He is not about 2 and a lot better behaved. But the emergency vet was on edge and he wasn't walking anywhere his back leg was opened up cut bad from the fence he didn't quite make it over.and I was holding him the whole time the emergency vet was so nervous that they double dosed him ( I was told by counter lady) with tranquilizers, I had to watch his breathing all night and keep waking him up throughout the night. He has always been great around people even when he was hurt. He is scared of emergence vet building, but excited when we go to thurman. He even took a pic with Sam for me to give to the pit spay and neuter program. Also when I took my mom's schnauzer in to thurman and he had a adverse reactions to the rabies shot (he was over 10 yrs old), he opened back up after hours and took care of him and didn't charge anything extra. I highly recommend him especialy for people that have had bad experiences with other vets that have been breed judgemental.Read Less

Absolutely love Dr Thurman. he is always been very good with my animals, and myself. he never tries to sell me things I don't need. his prices are very reasonable, and understands not everyone can afford thousands of dollars for their animals. is always willing to work with me to get the best care for my animals that I can get. as long as I'm in Bakersfield that's where my animals will go for there needs. would recommend him to anybody who needs a vet. Read Less

I dumped my old Vet on Allen Rd because their service is just horrible now. I decided to give Dr. Thurman's office a try from looking at the Yelp reviews. The first few times we came for vaccinations and checkups and everything was great. What really set this office apart for me was the hoops they will jump through for you and your pet family just to make your life easier. For example, very recently the wife and I learned we will be moving to Hawaii. Well Hawaii has some very strict rabies requirements as well as paperwork, wait times and crazy stuff you have to do first. We had to make sure both our dogs had working microchips as well as have their blood taken and sent to a lab in Kansas somewhere to be tested for trace amounts of rabies. Hawaii requires this as well as a stack of needless paperwork to be submitted. Cindy (secretary) and Dr. Thurman took care of everything for us and every piece of paperwork was completed accurately and timely (I checked). They aren't the cheapest Vet services in the world but they do everything professionally and the right way. Read Less

My daughter and I would like to thank Dr. Thurman and his staff for the loving manner in which we were treated today after not getting good news about my daughter's cat Cleo. It is because of the love and concern that you and your staff have shown to not only our pet's but to us the owners that make you so appreciated. Thank you! Read Less

Called in today worried about my little dog having eye issues, they got me an appointment that day and were very helpful and gentle. Beautiful office with very friendly staff. Would recommend them to anyone! Read Less

Last week was the first time I had been to the Thurman Veterinary Clinic, and I must say it was an amazing experience! I was quite nervous because I own a pit/boxer mix who is fearful aggressive....very aggressive. We avoid going to the vet because I have had negative experiences in the past with vets not being able to handle her or just being plain scared of her. Dr. Thurman handled my baby girl with such a calm and understanding manner. She of course was growling through her muzzle and behaving aggressively, but Dr. Thurman didn't bat an eye. He took her out of the room to examine her and update her shots, and once with him, she no longer growled or made any attempt to make an aggressive move towards him. He brought her back in and explained that in his experience with aggressive animals, he has determined that "less is more". He was knowledgable and thorough with explaining what was wrong with my pup and was extremely professional. I would recommend him to everyone. He has taken the fear out of taking my Riley to the vet, which is a relief since she is getting up there in age and may need to visit more often in the future. Two thumbs up no doubt! Read Less

I have been taking my dog to Dr. Thurman since he opened his doors. He is gentle with my dog (and all of my sister's dogs, too) and his staff is always friendly and inviting. My sister has a dog that HATED going to the vet until we started going to see Dr. Thurman, and now she gets excited every time she goes in. I 100% would recommend him to anyone with a pet that is a loving part of their family. Read Less

I had a wonderful experience with this vet. Dr. Thurman was very kind and did not try to sell me on products or services like I have had other vets do in the past. His prices were extremely reasonable and the staff overall was very kind and helpful. I felt I got an honest, top notch service. I will be bringing all my animals to Dr. Thurman in the future.Read Less

Ok we went here on the recommendation by a friend and our daughter. Glad we did and it was by an unfortunate situation that our Doxie broke her leg. Dr Travis is amazing and the staff is too. This is our third vet since moving back to Bakersfield in '04 and we are finally satisfied with both the dr and the staff. If you are looking for a vet this is your guy he is straight forward knowledgeable and caring. His staff is very very friendly and caring too.The office is very nice clean and great location. Read Less

I recommended Thurman Vet Center to a young girl I know who lives in Bakersfield. She was afraid that her dog might have cancer because she had a big lump near her spine. Dr. Travis (as we call him) did a thorough evaluation in his calm, kind, and gentle way. Thankfully, the little pup is going to be okay. We are forever grateful for the care she received. The staff was attentive and helpful as well as knowledgeable. Dr. Thurman is an extraordinary vet and a fine man. 5 stars and more to Thurman Vet Center!Jan and Rose Read Less

I am with animals literally 24/7 no joke. They are my personal pleasure my money makers at times and we do a lot of work in the community. I have personally worked in this field long enough to know who I think is good and who is not. I trust this doctor and his staff with all of my fur kids. I give this team a run for their money and bet you they would like to lock the door on me at times ,but........ I demand the best for mine and Thurman and staff fill that bill for me. Read Less

Been a loyal client ever since he gave us a second opinion on our puppy who was having seizures (who we were told by another vet that he would need to be put down) and gave us the correct diagnosis, got him the correct meds, dailed them in and he is the best little dog. He's also gone above and beyond with our kids 4-H animals and dogs. Dr. Thurman has a good old fashioned work ethic and intuition and understanding that makes him a very good vet. Also, his staff is fantastic, they care and go above and beyond. I highly recommend him to everyone.Read Less

I have taken all 3 of my dogs to Dr. Thurman and all three of my visits have been excellent. Dr. Thurman and all his staff members have been very helpful, polite, and professional. I found a 6 week old puppy on the side of my house and took him into Dr. Thurman's office yesterday after calling around and getting estimates on how much it would be to get the puppy checked out and find out more information on him. Dr. Thurman's office was the most reasonable and closest to my house. Dr. Thurman and his staff weighed him, listened to his heartbeat and breathing, dewormed him, and gave him the first of his vaccinations. He told me the puppy may have worms and turned out being right when my puppy pooped out a worm this morning. He also ended up giving me the "Good clients" discount as he did with my other dog. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this vet to everyone; nice staff, reasonable prices, and overall really good visits! Read Less

I took my 2 cats in for their rabies vaccine. I arrive and go straight into the examination room. A vet tech greets me, weighs the fur-kids, then explains to me that she'll take them into the back to be examined by the vet as he's in surgery. I'm looking at her confused as examining another animal would require him to scrub-out and scrub back in after the examination of my cats, just the same as he would have to do to come into the room and meet me, his new client. She comes back quickly with the first one and he sits in his carrier while she takes the other. She comes back and the other cat crawls into his carrier, which is odd as they were exploring and trying to open the door before she took them back. I continue to sit there, waiting for us to do shots and clip their nails... but she informs me that they're done and all that got done while they were in the back room. I'm surprised as that was very quick for the doc to scrub out, examine, do shots, and trim nails. So I'm left wondering if they even got examined. I got to the cashier where she doesn't know what I got done and mis-charges me then runs my card again for more. She prints out the receipt with both of my cats names mis-spelled and a $10 charge for the nail trim. $120 later and we get in the car. I get home and the kids are all over me, wanting to be held. I look down and see that one of their nails isn't clipped. I look more closely at their nails... cat 1: 9 nails clipped, 3 of which are bloody. Cat 2: all 10 nails trimmed, 2 bleeding. Really??? Are you kidding me? over a 25% fail rate!? They're nails are clear and easy to trim. I have never cut either of them and now they're going to completely freak out the next time I get the clippers. I've also recieved e-mails from the office... with both cat's names still mis-spelled and incorrect birthdays. It's embarassing, as an Aggie, to have the A&M symbol around this guy's office. He went there for his clinicals, not an A&M graduate. This is definitely not the level of quality that program stands for. Read Less