Southwest Veterinary Hospital




Our Work In The Community
Southwest Veterinary Hospital takes pride in providing care to the hardworking canines of local law enforcement departments. These include: Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Sheriff's Department, Kern Valley State Prison, and the Bakersfield Probation Department.
We proudly support a number of local efforts, such as countywide rabies clinics; Bakersfield SPCA, Animal Care Center, and Animal Control; Kern County's Humane Society, Animal Shelter, Animal Control and Friends of Kern County; the Wasco Animal Shelter; The Cat People; and Alpha K9 Sanctuary.
Client Testimonials & Reviews
We care about your experience with us. We are constantly looking to improve, and your feedback helps us get better every day! Here's what your neighbors have been saying about us since 1949.
Kim Kuwahara
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Everyone there is so nice and helpful. There is always very organized and I really appreciate that. Quite a difference compared to my old vet.
debbie parks
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
I Love Dr Love! She was wonderful in a time of stress and grief when my kitty was so so sick. Thank you Dr Love.
Mike Reed
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Great service and fair pricing!!
Marcia Lucas
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Southwest squeezed me in for a vet visit when my dog hurt his foot. The doctor was patient and thorough, and the staff finished the job with care. Definitely recommend!
Kim
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
My cat Willow has gotten the best of care from Dr Holland and the staff. They go the extra mile to make sure our fur babies are well taken care of. Highly recommended to family and friends and to whomever wants epic quality veterinary care. Unfortunately Willow didn’t make it a few months later because she was very ill, and due to her age she couldn’t fight her illness. My...
Linda Annis
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Not too busy that day but dog had extra issues that needed to be addressed.
Sheri Schaan
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Very compassionate, personable staff. Thanks
Staci Hunsucker
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Very friendly staff, clean office. And thoroughly explained care and actions during my pets visit.
Kendra Suthers
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
We saw Dr. Jensen who was thorough, solid bedside manner and spoke in simple terms. His assistant was a gem. Office staff was friendly and expedient. Clean facility as well. Couldn’t have been any better for Louis!
Deborah Teague
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
We love Southwest Veternarian. Our Vet doesn’t suggest anything that we don’t need for our dogs. This is very reassuring.






We love Southwest Veternarian. Our Vet doesn’t suggest anything that we don’t need for our dogs. This is very reassuring.