Thurman Veterinary Center
Bakersfield, CA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Thurman Vet Center is proud to serve Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service
Dr. Thurman, a proud Bakersfield native, is the founder and lead veterinarian at Thurman Veterinary Center. A graduate of Highland High School, he earned his undergraduate degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before attending veterinary school at St. George’s University, completing his clinical year at Texas A&M University in 2008. After returning to Bakersfield, Dr. Thurman joined the team at San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital before opening the doors to Thurman Veterinary Center in October 2011
Mission — At Thurman Veterinary Center our goal is to nurture the human-animal bond through progressive, thorough, and thoughtful medical care for our patients, and through education for our clients. We will strive to work within client constraints and focus on providing exceptional, empathetic customer service. We will empower each other with trust and respect in an open, fun and family oriented environment
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday: 8:00-5:00 pm **Lunch closure everyday from 12:00-1:30pm
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Frequently asked
Is Thurman Veterinary Center accepting new patients?+
Yes — Thurman Veterinary Center is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Thurman Veterinary Center offer?+
Thurman Veterinary Center offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Thurman Veterinary Center established?+
Thurman Veterinary Center has served the Bakersfield, CA community since 2011.
What reviewers say
Thurman Veterinary Center is an independent veterinary practice located in Bakersfield, California. The clinic features a modern, exceptionally clean, and inviting facility with a warm aesthetic. The veterinary team is widely regarded as exceptionally compassionate, gentle, and knowledgeable, providing thorough explanations and patient care for dogs, cats, and other pets. Services include wellness visits, surgeries, grooming, and boarding. While many visitors praise the efficient scheduling, minimal wait times, and fair pricing, some experience communication hurdles with the phone system, difficulties securing appointments for new patients, occasional administrative friction, and limitations regarding emergency care.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.