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Quality Care at affordable prices

General Info
Winner best of Bakersfield in 2011
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BBB Rating
A+
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After Hours: (661) 322-6019

Brands
Hill's SD, Royal Canin
Payment method
debit, mastercard, all major credit cards
Location
On the corner of Coffee Road & Hageman
Neighborhood
Riverlakes
Amenities
Free coffee, tea and snacks while waiting.
Accreditation

CVMA, AHA, AVMA

AKA

Affordable Pet Hospital Inc

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Parking: Lot

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Haley P.

05/14/2017

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Horrible. The veterinarian was not friendly. They were so slow I waited over an hour to get in when they said it would be fast. Every time you go in they just try to sell their product so it ends up costing you a fortune. I will never take my animals to this vet again.

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Lisa M.

04/15/2016

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Professionalism

Called for appointment to put my 14yo labradore down, told them he is paralyzed, not only they would not tell me the price for the procedure owner the phone, they said there is charge for exam..... What do you need to exam a 14 years old paralyzed dog for!?

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Lori M.

03/05/2015

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I called for prices on declawing a kitten and wants over $300, not including office visit and lab work ! Affordable now that's a joke.... I'll never use this office...

Kknudsen

08/03/2014

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Dr. Hamilton and her staff are the best. They truly love all of the animals and provide the best care. They love on all the animals and treat them as though they were their own. They provide options and listen to all of your concerns. I have had experiences with other vets who were too eager to give up on sick animals. Dr. Hamilton goes the extra mile. She does not offer miracles but many options, focusing on quality of life and always hope. My dog is a true testiment to that care. I will never take my animals anywhere else.

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Heather B.

05/21/2012

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Great Vets: Love... Love.... Love I have a Bengal cat(My other Kid) I adopted with a high Grade Heart Mumur they researched his condition and Dr. Hamilton called back my voicemail left all the information;(She sounded like a very intelligent Women) made me feel at ease. I brought him in for an exam and Dr. Lee placed him on a medication for his mumur and antibiotics from something he caught at a Low Cost Neuter Joint .(Less then $100.00 for everything) He is doing very well and is putting on weight and very active. They did not try to nickle and dime me for testing like others wanted to have done and it was very affordable....(They also refilled his Heart Medication without demanding I come in to spend more money) Called many places they just didn t seem comfortable with his condition to give me information and they were high priced (wanted to do the very high cost of testing) Love that they are open on Saturdays. The place is very clean,I don t worry about my pet getting sick

lyzjj10

01/14/2012

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This vet is awesome! I took my...

This vet is awesome! I took my dog here after she hurt her hip, and Dr. Hamilton is super nice! She was really thorough and personable during the visit, and my dog loved her. Will definitely be coming back here, and their prices really are affordable compared to other vets I called.

babylab1

05/23/2011

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SO RIDICULOUS!!! Waited for al...

SO RIDICULOUS!!! Waited for almost 3 hours, Dr. Hamilton was cold and unfriendly, and prices were FAR more expensive that many other vets in town that have been around so much longer with much better reputations! Will NEVER go BACK!!!!!!

bobbymonterey

05/07/2011

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I read the bad reviews and I h...

I read the bad reviews and I have to disagree. This is one of the most intellectually gifted women that I have ever met. She is not only passionate about her practice, but I wish she practiced medicine for humans. I think the misconception is in the name itself. "Affordable" means just that (she is not a county ran hospital), it does not mean FREE. I am sorry for those who think that owning pets is a cheap commitment. Any pet owner knows that Vet bills are not cheap and unfortunate for you there isn't "Medi-cal" for pets. [*Side Note* Veterinary School is not CHEAP!] So, why should she give her knowledge away for free when she paid handsomely to obtain it? If you can't afford it...well, you shouldn't own a pet! Then there are the reviews about the wait time...YIKES! I bet you had to wait because this doctor took in an emergency case at 4:45p.m. while she was already booked. There is a lot that goes on behind those doors, and I have had the opportunity to see them first hand. While your "regular" vet closes at noon on Saturdays, yeah, she is there till 5:00p.m...and she will see you...so quit whining that you had to wait (poor planning on your part doesn't constitute an emergency on hers. SELFISH PERSON!.) Or better yet, wait till Monday when your vet opens back up and I am sure they will work you in, or go to Animal Emergency where the prices I am sure are way more "affordable". We often over look that the professionals that care for us and are families also have lives too. I have often wondered how this woman does it by working so many hours and still giving her all the next day. I respect her as a doctor and know damn well she gets tired too. Treat her with some respect, because I guarantee that her and her staff will do nothing but do the best for your pet. I will forever use Dr. Hamilton. I will pay the fees, because I know the responsibility that came with owning a pet. So, show some common courtesy to a doctor who is the one getting the bad end of the deal by giving your pet her full professional opinion.... I can honestly say that you are getting top notch care at a decent price. I recommend her today, and will as long as she practices. Thank you Dr. Hamilton.

anonymous

04/30/2011

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I brought my dog in because I thought they were affordable but it ended up costing 20% more than my old vet. They did blood work on my dog and told me that they would call me with results the next day. I waited 2 days and never heard anything. I called and left a message with a guy who answered the phone and said the doctor would call me back at the end of the day. I waited 2 more days and still nothing. My dog ended up getting worse. I called agagin and spoke to the same guy and told him how I have been waiting for the doctor to call me back and how my dog was getting worse. Again no word from the doctor so I asked to speak to the office manager. He told me that she was out of the office and that he would have her call me. No reply, not even from the manager. It's as if once they have your $$ they can care less about you. Needless to say I had to take my pet elsewhere and was given some answers to my pets condition. Unfortunately she passed away due to delayed treatment. Bad place!!!

anonymous

04/16/2011

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This is the same doctor that set a dog on fire at another facility!!!

anonymous

04/16/2011

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My experience at Affordable Pet Hospital was a nightmare to start off I waited almost an hour before being seen and that was with an appointment. The doctor spoke in complex medical terminology it was as if she wasn't speaking english when I asked her to repeat what she had said in simpler terms she looked at me as if I was a complete moron. Then in a very condescending manner she reiterated my dogs condition. I was completely humiliated. It turns out the doctor did not have the expertise to help my dog anyway and was referred out to another facility. Yet that visit cost me a couple hundred dollars for some generic medications I could have gotten else where for a 1/3 the price.

anonymous

04/10/2011

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Not any cheaper than any other place (if not more expensive). Medication prices seem particularly high. I think the management here writes their own reviews online. Notice that almost all of the positive reviews were written on one day, back to back??..

cockersrule

03/01/2011

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Dr Hamilton is AWESOME!!!!!!!!

From the bottome of our hearts we just want to say thank you Dr Hamilton for choosing to practice Pet medicine because you are great at it!!!!!!!!! We love youy Dr Hamilton.

johnny89541

03/01/2011

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Dr Hamilton is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just want to say thank you to Dr Hamilton and her great staff. You guys are fabulous so accomidating to the client and their pets. You guys never fail to show your love for each and every pet (& their human) when they come through the door. Thank you for being a such a wonderful and affordable place to bring our dogs.

puppyplaydate

03/01/2011

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Best Ever Veterinary Hospital

This place is outstanding! We have been taking our pets to Dr Hamilton for 6 years. We are so glad you finally opened your own practice. Congratulations and thank you for being Affordable!!!!

megan1951

03/01/2011

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Dr Hamilton and her staff are GREAT!!!!

We have been taking our pets to Dr Hamilton since she opened Affordable Pet Hospital and she is outstanding!!!!!! My husband and I would say absolutely the BEST veterinarian in Bakersfield. We have a very pleasant experience each and every time we take our pet into to her and her wonderful staff. We will never go anywhere else. If your looking for a great vet I highly recommend her and her staff.

oinkmich

03/01/2011

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BEST DOCTOR IN BAKERSFIELD!!!!!

I Have been taking my pet to another vet here in Bakersfield for years and just have not been satisfied with the results I have received from them. From customer service to the care of my pets. I decided to try Affordable Pet Hospital because I had heard so many good things about the staff and the doctor. I am so pleased with the level of care that we received! The staff is excellent and Dr Hamilton is OUTSTANDING!! She is the most caring and compassionate doctor that I have ever met and I have had several pets in my lifetime and she is the best!! This lady is knowledgable, caring and very easy to talk to she explains everything to you she wants to make sure you understand exactly what kind of treatment is nessesary if any. We love her and would recommend this doctor to to anyone looking for a great veterinarian in Bakersfield.

blackey

01/28/2011

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shame on you so called ms hamilton..

we all make mistakes in our lives time to time,my biggest mistake taking my dog to this place so called affordable .caring place .please don't take you'r pet to this place you will regret it like i did.pulling on my pet;s harnes to the scale when she has rash &redness on her skin.so called ann hamilton makes money by crossing her arms ,no smile no compasion to my pet who's in pain from the rash she had did not even looked at wound and said just keep doing what you are doing]]]]] shocking. she does not deserve to have an animal hospital ...heartlessssss[[[

anonymous

11/01/2010

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Not any cheaper than any other vet. Also, I asked about using Benadryl for my dogs and they prescribed Chlorpheniramine. $18 for 14 pills. After seeing it worked, I decided not to spend another $70ish to have the dogs checked out again and checked a pet med website. 100 pills for $7. And it was over the counter. I understand having a mark up on things in stock, but that was just excessive. I will not be going back to them as I don't trust their pricing. Cheap clothing in the lobby, and that is what gave them 1 star.

anonymous

08/30/2010

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Overall

This place is a gem. Got tired of waiting at my regular vet. They worked me in right away. Dr. Hamilton apologized about the wait.... it was fifteen minutes. Then it was affordable too!

Details

Phone: (661) 829-5904

Address: 8150 Hageman Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312

Website: http://www.affordablepethospital.com

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