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. Additionally, our own Dr. Rose Rakow is Board President of Bakersfield SPCA and an adjunct professor of the Technician Program at Bakersfield College.
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.
Joanne Schmidt
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Very courteous and efficient staff! The veterinarians are all compassionate professionals with excellent diagnostic skills. I highly recommend Southwest Veterinary Hospital.
Joanne Schmidt
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Very courteous and efficient staff! The veterinarians are all compassionate professionals with excellent diagnostic skills. I highly recommend Southwest Veterinary Hospital.
Trina G
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Awesome staff & doctors. Everyone is friendly. Found the problem & fixed my dog up.
jessicat_1998
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
the vet explained everything so thoroughly and answered all of my questions. i felt very heard and knew my kitty was in safe hands.
Jackie Dixon
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
I like the small town feel of this clinic. The Dr. took a lot of time with my baby to make sure he checked everything.
Marco Jimenez
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Robot, our 14+ year señor Maltese has had problems with uncontrollable coughing and hacking. Dr. Love was able to squeeze in time to see Robot and supply him with 5-Star care and a plan to help his health improve. I’ve been going to Southwest Veterinary hospital for almost a quarter of a century for my other pets…I’m a longtime admirer and patient advocate. Thank you SWVH...
Kate Gill
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Compassionate, informative
renae powers
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Staff and Doctor is amazing. I would suggest to go here. Our pups are very happy. Sophie and Ruby :)
abby brew
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
We have been coming here for about 2.5yrs now and it is great! Dr. Hiteshew and staff take great care of my senior dog with an autoimmune condition and my senior cat. We are in the office regularly with Scout’s condition and staff always listens to any concerns and makes us feel welcome and also confident with his ongoing treatment. Thanks Dr Hiteshew and staff!
Jennifer Feliz
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Dr Holland is so caring. He takes time to address all our concerns and is very gentle with our animals.
Nura Chacon
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Kind caring and not a long wait.
Kind caring and not a long wait.