Kern Veterinary Hospital

Lake Isabella, CA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We are a single-doctor veterinary hospital devoted exclusively to the care of dogs and cats. While we offer a range of services, please be aware that we are not an emergency hospital. Our practice focuses on preventative care, wellness, and routine medical needs

Kern Veterinary Hospital has been servicing the pets of the Kern River Valley since 2010, when Dr. Heather Brauer took over Parker Veterinary

Mission — To serve the people and animals of the community with kindness, compassion, and integrity, while positively impacting the lives of all those we encounter

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

VaccinationsPreventative CareWellness ExamsComprehensive physical examsUpdate vaccinationsPlan for preventative careCore vaccinesLifestyle-based vaccinesVaccination schedulesDental careParasite preventionNutritional counselingConsultationsEar & skin issuesLethargy & behavioral changesDigestive problemsPainDiagnostic TestingBlood workUrinalysisFecal examinationsCat Neuters

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8 AM - 12 PM Wednesday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM CLOSED every day for lunch: 12 PM - 1 PM CLOSED Saturday & Sunday

Frequently asked

What services does Kern Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Kern Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Kern Veterinary Hospital established?+

Kern Veterinary Hospital has served the Lake Isabella, CA community since 2010.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 32 reviews

Kern Veterinary Hospital provides attentive veterinary care in a modern, expanded facility that features a separate waiting area for cats. The team is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and accommodating, offering thorough explanations and gentle handling for anxious animals. While most experiences are positive, scheduling difficulties and occasional communication challenges have been noted.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.