North of the River Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary
207 China Grade Loop
Bakersfield,
CA
93308
(661) 399-6406
Mon - Tue: 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 7:30AM - 12:00PM
Thu - Fri: 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
If you live in Bakersfield or the surrounding area in Kern County, California, then you have picked the perfect site to find a veterinarians. North of the River Veterinary Hospitals' Frank M. Virga, DVM, CVA and Nicole Petschauer, DVM are a licensed veterinarians,and the only Certified Veterinary Acupuncturists in the Southern San Joaquin Valley, treating all types of pets and animals.
Your pet's health and well being is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care.
North of the River Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Dr Frank Virga, and Dr. Nicole Petschauer are experienced in all types of conditions and treatments. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own %Bakersfield% veterinarian. We pride ourselves noy only in excellence in veterinary medical care, but also excellance in customer service.
Services
- Anesthesia
- Behavior
- Canine and Feline Practice
- Canine Practice
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Feline Practice
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Opthamology
- Preventative Medicine
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Virology
Languages
- English
Insurance
- Any
Payments
- Care Credit
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Traveler's Check
- Visa
Staff
Dr Frank Virga
Certifications & Memberships
3 stars Donna C Featured review
Overall we love the staff!
Need better communication re things happening during procedure!
They could've gotten a biopsy while they were in the leg area anyway!
Now we have to come back and get more charges!
If they would've called our cell phones which we gave them the could've gotten our permission!
There always seems to be sneaky charges we don't want!
North of the River Veterinary Hospital replied:
This patient was presented for a front leg lameness of undetermined origin. This patient also required a dental cleaning. It was recommended that the dental procedure be done and while the patient was under anesthesia for the dental, radiographs were done and abnormalities were seen in the shoulder. Cancer was suspected, however do to the serious nature of this disease the radiographs were referred to a Board Certified Veterinary Radiologist for a second opinion. Therefore the patient was recovered from the anesthesia pending Radiologist results These results take 24 to 48 hours to be read by the radiologist and returned to North of the River Vet Hosp.
Obviously, It was not medically feasible to keep this patient under anesthesia until we received the opinion of the radiologist.
This was all explained to the client when the patient was released to her from our hospital and she seemed to understand.
We understand that when clients receive such a serious diagnosis for their beloved pet, they are upset and often find fault for the message deliverer.
We consider Mrs Cabe to be a client that will always be welcome at our hospital. Sully (the patient) is loved by the entire staff. We regret that there has been a misunderstanding of this nature
5 stars Jeanne R Customer since 2010
Ethical, professional, compassionate.
5 stars Joydee A Customer since 2021
The staff was caring & helpful. I appreciated the follow up call the one day after the surgery.
Overall really good experience.
5 stars Carol B Customer since 2020
I only had to pick up a prescription for my sister's dog Gracie. Welcomed by staff and it was a nice visit.
4 stars Anonymous Verified customer
They were busy, but courteous.
5 stars John R Customer since 2004
Friendly and professional.
5 stars Patty W Customer since 2009
Veterinary hospitals are very busy right now, but Dr. Frank and his staff took in Sookie for an emergency surgery to remove her eye. She is doing great and we can't thank them enough.
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Staff were very courteous and helpful.
5 stars Robin P Customer since 2020
As always very friendly and great communication. I alway feel comfortable when I have to leave Ellie.
5 stars Bobbie C Customer since 2020
I am so happy there , I am retired and divorced with custody of my fur babies, this vet makes it affordable for me to take care of them he knowledgeable and very good with the animals the girls are friendly and professional
5 stars William M Customer since 2011
I was very desperate to get help for my very sick cat and you did a great job of helping us, your staff both front office and medical back-office staff were great. They provided the guidance in follow-up I needed with a smile.
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