Taft Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Taft Veterinary Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Taft Veterinary Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,230 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,973 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,921 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,266 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,712 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,353 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,551 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,597 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
128 reviews
They are the best veterinarian clinic. I live in Lamont so I go to the veterinarians in Bakersfield Taft is by far the best veterinarian and I have been to several in Bakersfield. Bakersfield veterinarians are not even close to Taft veterinarians never had such a great experience.
Jul 14, 2023
Worst Vet ever!He missed diagnosed my dog with heart problems gave me medication for her and gave her regular check ups for about a year and a half.When my other dog died ,after he did surgery on her , i took her to Stockdale Veterinary for a second opinion , THEY FOUND NO HEART PROBLEMS AT ALL !!! Both veterinarians checked her, just to make sure.I even had a third vet check, when she recently got an ear infection.I paid for a year and a half's worth of medicine every month plus check up that she didn't need !
May 11, 2023
He did an amazing job at amputating my cats tail due to a cyst that killed her tail. The healing process was really fast and he was super helpful during the healing process if I had any questions or concerns.
Aug 5, 2022
Brought my animals in based on ratings and the fact it's the only office nearby. Was skeptical since one of my cats is absolutely terrified of vets and has had to be sedated, but decided to see how it went and go from there. Their first visit was a minor disaster, but they managed to vaccinate both cats. First off, they only have one scale- a big scale- and you have to put the cats on outside of a room and out of their carriers. This started our disastrous visit, as my more anxious cat immediately made a run for it, into the thankfully empty dog area. After a bit of bloodshed on my part, we managed to corral her. Shots were given with her in her carrier as multiple techs helped distract/restrain her. Since this was apparently a "vaccine only" appointment (I had mentioned wanting an exam, but this was obviously disregarded), I had to reschedule for a week later. Seeing that my cat was not taking any better to this vet than previous ones, I mentioned the need for sedation so they could exam/diagnose her. Figuring they should have some idea what would be required, I accepted the next appointment, though wary of no special time or instructions. Arrived at the office to see a lady standing outside with a huge dog. Knowing that this wouldn't go well with my cats or the dog, I chose to wait in the car for a few minutes until whatever the issue was was cleared up. Once the dog was inside, I grabbed one cat (the less reactive one) and headed inside, maybe 5 minutes after our appointment time. The huge dog was unfortunately in the cat area, so I nixed the idea of leaving my cat unsupervised in there while getting my reactive cat and waited patiently while they dealt with the dog in the dog area and the one in the waiting area with us. 20 minutes later, the receptionist finally acknowledged me and I let her know that I was there with my cats and went to bring the other one in when she said it would be a few minutes. After returning with my other cat, she told me my appointment was earlier (I know, and have been waiting patiently). I explain about the dog issue and she tells me I have to reschedule because I was more than 15 minutes late, although I had been in the waiting room at least 10 of those minutes. Now having no confidence in their ability to be understanding or deal with my poor anxious cats who would have to go through all this stress again and passed that my patience was rewarded with a brush-off and cancelation, I am now seeking a new vet. I would much rather have to drive a bit further to find someone who actually cares about animals and doesn't blame the client for their inability to multitask.
Aug 24, 2021
Dr Ross is the best. His crew and staff just as good. They really care about your fury babies
Dec 4, 2022