Thurman Veterinary Center

This place is wonderful. Took my Yorkie here after a previous vet gave me the run around. Dr.Thurman. Did a full exam of her and explained everything to me completely. Dr. Thurman is a great vet and so understanding and honest. Doesn’t overcharge for services and disgnoses correctly !!! This is now my new vet ! In one day my Yorkie is already feeling better with the simple treatment he gave her and some meds. Thanks Dr. Thurman !!!

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.

Helpful reminder system
Reasonable prices for check ups and vaccinations
Staff accommodating
(This entry written by husband)

It was our first time to Thurman Veterinary Center and it was very clean, the staff was friendly, and we were called back at our appointment time, literally there was no wait time! The Dr. came in soon after and was kind to us and our dog. We recently got our dog at a local shelter. The Dr. was very thorough and cared about the health of our new dog. We will definitely be returning to this office for all our veterinary needs.

I have gone to three different Veterinary Centers before and Thurman’s is by far are the best. They don’t try to get you to spend money on unnecessary things at all. He was so friendly and new exactly what he was talking about. This is now the ONLY place I will go. The staff was great and he was great.

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 Unilocal 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.

I would rate him a minus but that is not an option. He totally misdiagnosed my Chihuahua and gave me false hope. I took her to two other vets who both disagreed with Thurman and agreed upon a different diagnosis/​prognosis. I had to euthanize her and it broke my heart. Shame on Thurman for ripping me off for $ 250. Luckily I used Care Credit and they dismissed the charges from my account after I shared about him.

Love this place… as everyone knows your pets are part of your family and you love them as so. This vet treats you that way and makes you feel comfortable and welcome. It is comforting to know that your pet is being cared for and loved.

I used to really like Dr. Thurman, and still don’t have a complaint about him but the staff is horrible and the hours are not good. I went to pick up medication for my dog, and the receptionist had given my medication to someone else she gave me their medications when I asked her about it later I was told that it was the same medication, same dosage and everything and that it was fine to give it as instructed, after trying to give my 2.5 lb puppy this huge dose of medication I looked it up online and realized the dosage written on the bottle was not appropriate. When I called the next day the receptionist and the Vet tech were less than helpful and we were told to continue to use the medicine but a different dosage by the Vet tech, that dosage sounded incorrect so we called back and the vet tech was short with us and said the same dosage, which turned out to be incorrect. Finally when we brought the puppy in to get an answer from Dr. Thurman himself we found out the receptionist and vet tech had told him we mis read the label, when I showed him the medication was for someone else and that the receptionist had known this but told me to use it anyway he left. When he came back a few minutes later his demeanor was completely changed and he apologized (which was nice) repeatedly. He brought new medication which was much smaller and at this point I found out both the dosages told to use by the receptionists and vet tech were not correct. I think Dr. Thurman is a good vet but when you have a staff that makes mistakes and covers them up rather than telling the truth, they are putting people’s animals at risk just so they don’t get in trouble and this is unacceptable.

I went there with a friend a while back. She paid for an exam and vaccs. She had questions for the Vet. The receptionist took the dog to the back to «weigh» the dog. When she came back, she said we were all done. I was shocked. I asked «what about the exam? What about the Vaccs?» We were told that the Vet had already given the vaccs and done the exam in the back. I asked if we could meet the Vet and was told he was in surgery. I asked how he could do the vaccs and exam and surgery at the same time. Never received an answer. Now I suspect the dog never got his vaccs and was not examined by a Vet, plus we never got to get any of her questions regarding feeding, etc answered. We were told she could make another appt (at an additional cost) if she had further questions. I said we were going over to my Vet, Dr Sheahan, and listened to the receptionist bad mouth Dr Sheahan over and over. I have never been in a more unprofessional office as this. Dr Sheahan’s office never bad mouths another Vet and I have always had exceptional service at Rosedale Veterinary Hospital. Thurman’s was a major let down for my friend and an eye opener as to how much better Dr Sheahan and her staff are than this place. DO NOT GO TO THURMAN’S IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR PET

I do have to say this is the best Vet I have ever been to. The staff is very helpful and nice.

I absolutely love this place! The receptionist is really nice, the doctor actually talked to us about our puppy’s ear infection, and possible ways to help with her allergies. They don’t push their products or run unnecessary tests. Will be making this our vet!

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.

Kind staff, even though I’m usually a nutcase when I go there. Doc is great, techs are great. Caring, knowledgeable, professional.

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

Really like this place. We followed the doctor when he left previous place and we enjoy the service. The staff is great and dr. Thurman always seems to listen, care and tell it straight.

I decided to bring my dogs here for the first time on 2÷15÷13. They were in need of a dental cleaning and it was only $ 99 here. I had paid over $ 200 at Coffee Rd Vet for just one of the dogs to get their teeth clean. I really am not impressed by other vets in town. My only complaint is that they don’t carry Trifexis, so I’ll have to keep getting that from the Banfield vet at Petsmart. They also wouldn’t provide a prescription for Hill’s Diet Prescription Food because they don’t carry it themselves. They tried to sell me other dental products by another company. I’m sure they get a kick back from them and didn’t like that they only push the one brand, but I like that this office is way closer to my home and all I found were good reviews for this place and the Vet.

We have made Thurman Veterinary Center our choice for all veterinary services. We had been clients of our former vet for over 20 years, but afer 2 missed diagnoses (made by a new partner) we turned to this clinic on the recomendation of two friends. Dr. Thurman and his whole staff is caring, compasionate and completely knowledgable. His prices are reasonable and we feel like he is a partner in our pets total health care needs. We will be clients as long as we have pets in our family.
Cathee

Went to Thurman Vet yesterday with my dog and received great service. I called at the last minute and received an appt same day. Dr. Thurman is very personable and was thorough with his examination. We will be back!

After being unable to get an appointment with my previous vet (whom I also love, but is retiring) in the time-​frame I needed it, they recommended Thurman Vet since they are closer to where I currently live anyway.
Let me say, I am SO glad I went to see them. The staff is caring and helpful, and Dr. Thurman is great. He is very straightforward and no BS, but still takes the time to answer your questions fully and discuss multiple treatment options (if necessary).