Amazingly helpful, kind and informative when our dog was injured and in pain. Great location, staff and care.

My husband called and was told to bring our pet in on Friday at 8am to drop her off and they would call when she was ready to be picked up. He took off work to take her and when he arrived he was told he'd have to wait to be called. After waiting an hour, he was told they could not see our pet today! He took off work because he was told on the phone to bring her in at 8am and drop her off. If they couldn't see her when he CALLED to make an appointment because their schedule was full they should have simply said so on the PHONE! If this is how they treat people with such a lack of empathy, they probably treat pets horrible also. Look elsewhere unless you want to waste time and money. read more

We loved our sweet Wicket for a long time. We got her from a breeder a couple of years ago and gave her a nice warm home. We spoiled her rotten and treated her like a queen that she was. She had a great personality and she loved everyone that came into her presence. She was my dream dog and I couldn't ask for anything better than her. She definitely loved cheese or anything else that was tasty. On her last day my Wife and I took her to Jack in the Box for her final meal and she loved it. The vet hospital and staff were very helpful and friendly with all of our needs and more. They went above and beyond to get everything set up before we said our last goodbyes to her. Wicket had a real bad case of Osteosarcoma and she could hardly walk. She was in so much pain so we knew it was time, even our other dogs noticed as well. Thank you so much Tehachapi Veterinarian hospital staff for helping us out with her final day. We will miss you so very much Wicket, and remember that all dogs do go to heaven. read more

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Simply the best there is in town for lodging your pets. We take our dog here every time we leave town and he is always THRILLED to go. The ladies are so kind and compassionate with my puppy, they understand our dog is a member of our family and they treat him wonderfully. He has boarded here over 10 times and every time has been perfect. This place is truly a Tehachapi Treasure. read more

I've been with Teh. Vet. for years now. My cat has diabetes and it is now controlled. My other cat, unfortunately, went to a different vet who I thought was an Internal medicine vet but wasn't. He put her on cyclosporine for the asthma, which helped the asthma, but I think she overdosed on it. We had to have her put down today with Teh. Vet., and they were very compassionate. I fully regret putting her on the cyclosporine, but it was unknown she wouldn't respond well to it. Again, Teh. Vet. did NOT put her on this medicine, a vet in Bakersfield did. Anyway, thank you to all of the staff at Teh. Vet. for their compassion with her euthanasia. Hardest day of my life, but their compassion is 100%. RIP Cinder. Miss you sooooooooooooooooooooooooo very much. read more

Most of the staff is rude, and the wait time is absolutely ridiculous Over two hours of waiting for a Bordetella vaccine!

Took my pup in today to get neutered! Amazing staff! Front desk girl was extremely nice. My pup came home healthy and happy:).

I cannot give them a commending enough review! Highly highly recommend this place! They squeezed us in at the last possible minute to help lay our beloved boy to rest. They were so kind, caring, and accommodating. Not to mention affordable. I reached out to many vets that day and they were the only one who even expressed concern over the phone as well. I am so glad that my dog didn't have to spend a night suffering as they really did us a favor and were able to get him in, not long before they were set to close. They were extremely kind and caring. Every single staff member expressed sorrow for our loss. Not to mention, they were also the single most affordable to help lay our boy to rest as money was tight for us at the time and of every single place we reached out to, they were the most accommodating, inexpensive and beyond kind. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I truly feel I owe them a gift for their helpfulness and care. It meant so much to us on such a hard day. They even gave us our boy's paw and nose print, which I will cherish forever. Thank you so much to Tehachepi Veterinary Hospital. read more

Don't let these people prescribe Gabapentin for your cat. Ours ended up dead after the second dose!

It is the only vet in town that take new patients. Since Thrive took over, they charge whatever they want and they don't have to make appointments. First come, first served. After being the companion of rescue dogs for 25 years, I don't think I can adopt another if this is the best care available. read more

I don't want to include all the staff but most of the staff are very rude and poorly trained. I've been coming to this vet for 3 years and more often than not they make a lot of mistakes in regards to booking appointments, and pet information. They had my pet in the system twice which cause a lot of headache. Unfortunately I will not be taking my pet to this clinics anymore. I found a veterinary hospital in Bakersfield on Coffee rd. that I've had much better luck with. read more

My Jack Russell terrier had a cancer surgery in Jan. of this year. Dr. Komin performed the surgery, did an excellent job, no after-effects for "Daisy". I've been part of the group since 2005, my folks were patients with horses, cats, dogs; very happy with them, as I am. Front and back office staff were/are very nice and knowledgeable. Explained charges and procedures thoroughly. Thank you, Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital read more

Very bad. Please don't bring your babies there. They really don't care they let my fur baby die I'm a senior in a fixed income. They would not give ms the resources to get help. read more

We've always had great care from this practice. Last week, Janet from the front desk and Michelle in the back office went over and above when I brought in the body of my deceased dog. Both were kind and empathetic with me. Our remaining three dogs are all cared for here. Unfortunately, this is the only vet in town and appointments are near impossible to get. Pets can be dropped off early in the morning but both the drop off and pick up take over an hour. The staff run non stop to provide service to everyone. read more

The only vet for small animals in the area and they are very very very very expensive.

Very happy with our experience here on a first time visit! We went in thinking Pharoh had an ear infection, turned out it was still his allergies. They made some recommendations regarding shampoo and medication which caused a major turnaround. We will be using Tehachapi Veterinary as our go to vet! read more

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Something is goofy about this place. They use the 2020 pandemic as an excuse to do a first come first serve check in policy, no appointments. That might make it easier for them but not for patients. And.. it s not really first come first serve. 2 weeks ago I took my dog there and stood in line to check in before they opened and was one of first inside. Dog had very painful ear problem, we suspected infection. After waiting for more than 45 minutes, a girl started calling up patients and either accepting of rejecting patients. After being one of the first to check in and with a dog who is an established patient, we were told that his ear infection was not worthy of seeing a doctor that day and told to try again another day!! huh??? So we called a vet in Lancaster and drove more than an hour to get our dog seen and he was diagnosed with bad bacterial infection in both ears and prescribed antibiotics. !! So...how does a veterinary hospital justify turning away existing patients with painful condition?? I felt like a bouncer at a nightclub determined we didn't fit the criteria. Unfortunately it's the only game in town for small animal care. i could be wrong, but I feel like some of the older front desk people are no longer employed there. the familiar faces are gone. So... suggestions...bring back appointments...or post a chalk board outside stating the diseases and conditions that will not merit admittance so people don't stand in line only to be kicked out after waiting. It's absurd. And train the young front desk people some people skills. Don't make people have to check in and wait to pick up a prescription even after being notified its ready to pick up. And let people go back to the examination room with their pets. Like every other operation. The pandemic was 5 years ago read more

I've taken my dog here several mornings as a walk in and every time I go I notice that the front desk staff always do their best to make sure all animals get cared for. The morning rush is extremely busy and the staff handle it very well. They treat everyone respectfully and never rush the customers. The vets in the back take they time to explain everything. I've never had a bad experience. So thankful to have this vet hospital in town! read more

I can't speak much to the medical practice here because we simply won't take our pet there. We called to try and take our cat in who got something sharp stuck in his paw and the person on the other end of the line was super rude and short with us. I won't take my amazing cat to a not-so-amazing vet. If the person answering the phones is any indication of what kind of care my animal will receive, count me OUT! Here's a tip--if the front-facing person at your vet is an as@#^^, it makes your business look bad. Fire that person and hire someone sweet. After all, we're talking about a place that is supposed to pander to cute, innocent animals, shouldn't the people that work there seem caring and sweet as well? Yikes. 1 star. read more

I care for a women, and her wonderful companion of 12 years died. I took her to the vet for them to take care of her body. I was asked if she would like a paw print of her dog. I thought she would like that so I said go ahead and do it. Today I picked up the paw print and it's ceramic with Tiffany's paw prints and name on it. It's so sweet and special. I asked them why I wasn't offered that when I brought my dog in for cremation. The answer was "well sometimes we do it and sometimes we don't". This really bummed me out, my children would have cherished that. We could have set it right next to her ashes. I didn't even know this is something that could even be done. So if your animal unfortunately passes away, you can make sure to ask them to make you one. I posted a picture of the one done for my friend. I have always given 5 stars. Dr. D is amazing, I am usually very happy. read more

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Thank you for all your compassion April. You really helped our family and our dog read more

Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Kudos to the whole team. As busy as they are, there were very friendly and professional. Took care of dog via their urgent care sign up. Very lucky to get in. Thank you for a service well done. read more

We came as an emergency we were on our way to Texas, CA and one of our dogs started to have a UTI. This was the closest place to us, I called to see if they were accepting a walk in they said yes and as soon as I arrived it took less than 10 minutes for Tammy (my dog) to be seen. They checked her and about an hour and a half we were out with medicine. Just want to say thank you to all the staff. It's very nice to know there are people who actually care. Thank you. read more

Service was 5+, friendly and knowledgeable. Great staff!. Went for Cat dewarmer, Purchased for 30 bucks for 10 pills. Worth the trip and the back, definitely coming back. read more

The people who work here all are very friendly and knowledgeable. Even most of the ladies who do the paperwork are able to answer my pets health concern questions when I call. The vets spend their time with you addressing your questions and actually want to make sure you know what is going on. They are the best in the entire AV. read more

I love coming here! Everyone is so nice and attentive despite the noisy environment. They are super professional. A little on the pricey side but that's to expect given the location in a small town. read more

Great people extremely bad appointment available they are months out you can drop off your pet and that is the only way to have them seen quickly read more

Wonderful, caring staff. It seems every person at this veterinary is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I love the doctors too! And they all LOVE our pets!!! read more

We called to schedule an appointment to put our dog down. She is very old and can barely walk. She had a great life. We were told just bring her in, no appointment is necessary. So we showed up and got put in a room, where we sat for over an hour waiting for someone to come in and put our dog down. Do you know how excruciating it is to sit with your dog and wait over an hour with her to put her down after you made that decision! I mean no one came to check on us or anything. At one point I thought they forgot about us. Then the tech finally shows up and takes my dog to the back for a quick examination before we can put her down. After waiting 30 minutes plus for them to bring her back to me, they finally do and then everything else was handled swiftly. The tech that came and put her down was caring and compassionate. The Waite time in between everything was just hard on ones soul. read more

Horrible place. My dog has been going there for a year for regular care. It's the only place in town when I took him there today for a foot sore they refused to see him even though when I called yesterday they said it would be fine to bring him in. When I finally reached another vet he had a fever. They gave him pain meds and antibiotics. Obviously he was sick and needed care!!!! What is a veterinary hospital for if it isn't to take care of your animal when they need it! Very upsetting! Would never recommend this place to anyone!! EVER!! Cruel and heartless service! Inhuman! read more

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Had I written this eight months ago I would've said they are amazing. They have helped Me through many things from wellnes visits, a new litter of puppiy exams, to the care of my terminally I'll dog and everything in between. I love Dr. Komin , Anderson, Freng , who is now gone unfortunately. And many of the staff in the past were great also. Whatever corporation has now taken over the practice has ruined the country vet vibe and common courtesy and hospitality and care I have become accustomed to. The new staff is rude, their appointment system is nonexistent and they are extremely slow. There is always the option of "drop off" service where you dot. Need an appointment ut this requires often a long wait to get your pet in and then they may have to stay there for hours without you. I have been taking my dogs here for 10 years and mostly had good experiences until the last couple of months I'm extremely disappointed in the new management takeover that has resulted in poor patient flow and care. When you call the phone is now auto answered by a message which states " we are experiencing higher than normal call volume" then you wait on hold for a long time! Called today for a wellness appt and was curtly informed that the December schedule will not be made until the first of November and to use the drop off system. I understand they are busy but seriously need to address they way their staff treats clients. I do hope over time they figure out how to meet the needs of the community with the ease, flow, kindness and professional attitude they used to have. Unfortunately in Tehachapi you have a choice of only two vet hospitals. This one and or the one across town. read more

We brought our senior dog here 3/18/2022 because we were unable to find an in-home euthanasia provider in the area. The staff and techs were accommodating from beginning to end. We are grateful for the kindness that they showed to us and our beloved pet. Their compassion and sensitivity allowed us to lay our canine family member to rest in a loving manner that we will feel good about for the rest of our lives. I wish I could access the unused stars from the other reviewers and add them here. 5 stars is not enough to rate our experience. Special thanks to Christine and her colleague (sorry, we did not get her name). You made a difference. read more

This place cares more about money than your pet. I've never been to a Vet that is a "walk in" facility. So even though you schedule an appt. all the people that walk in go in front of you and you end up waiting in the room for and hour or 2 before you are even seen. Then the front desk is so slow and unorganized when you get done with the vet you end up waiting even more for them to complete your paperwork and give the medicine. I could even look beyond all the waiting if the pet "care" was quality but I was prescribed the same antibodies with a harsher dose 3 times over 2 months for the same issue. They even saw crystals in her urine analysis and still prescribed the exact same treatment only heavier dosage. The problem came back again and I went to Billingsley Veterinary instead who explained that antibiotics don't cure the root of the problem, the "crystals" which the Vet Hosp. already knew she had. Billingsley gave us prescription food which cured the problem in a few days and was a fraction of the cost. So maybe TVH used to be good but after 6 months and many appt they never solved any of her problems and gouged my wallet big time for nothing and I wasted many hours waiting in there unorganized facility. read more

I would like to sincerely thank Dr. Anderson, Dawn and the rest of the staff. They helped me with my very sick cat and went out of their way to make it an easier journey. 5 stars read more

The girls are so nice and comforting. I went to do a drop off and they got me in right away and I really appreciate it. I've been stressed about my dog not eating. My mom usually takes my dog/ her dogs here and she always has good things to say. I'm glad I got to witness it first hand. I know my dog will be well taken care of until I get a call back on her update. Thank you read more

Customer service has declined in the past year. We have had a great experience with the vet, but the front office staff is rude. They make snarky comments, ignore customers and leave you waiting while they discuss personal matters. Could be a great office with some changes or training for the front office staff! read more

My wife and I were devastated when we had to put down our best friend and traveling partner. The staff was so kind and understanding and worked to make it as easy as possible on him and us. Can't say enough about this place. read more

Always a pleasure having my pets seen by everyone at the Vets office. They are amazing and always thoughtful.

STAY AWAY from this so-called Veterinary Hospital. We took our dog here twice and both times they diagnosed her wrong. But this last time was absolutely terrible. She had a bad eye that looked like it was infected. We had to drop off our dog as the vets do not see the owners. What a money scam!!!! We received a call back later that afternoon from the technician explaining it was an eye infection and that they were going to send her home on antibiotics. As a health professional myself on the human side I thought this was poor medical practice and suggested to my wife we take our dog to Los Angeles for a more thorough examination. Turns out our dog has a nasopharyngeal cancer with 4-8 weeks to survive. Once again, PLEASE stay away from this place. There only goal is to see as many pets as possible and make as much money as they can. read more

I had my 20-year-old cat euthanized today. I did not have an appointment, but they took me in very quickly and provided privacy and comfort. I was so stressed that I might have to drive her to Bakersfield. The entire experience at Tehachapi Vet was gracious and considerate under dire circumstances. Very grateful. read more