Veterinarian List - California Turtle &Tortoise Club (2024)

This list has been compiled to help turtle and tortoise owners locate veterinarians who can treat their animals. Please note that the entries have been submitted by California Turtle & Tortoise Club members and, in some cases, by the veterinarians themselves. Appearance of a veterinarian on the list does not constitute an endorsem*nt by CTTC.

There have been tremendous advances in the treatment of reptiles over the last few years, but readers should be aware that few veterinarians have received specialized training in reptile medicine, let alone in caring for chelonians. You may wish to contact other CTTC members for references.

Medical treatment for your pet can be very expensive. In our experience, typical office visits cost $35-$50. Diagnostic and laboratory tests (for example fecal examinations for parasites, blood work, or X-rays) often cost about the same amount as the office visit for each test. Combined with the cost of any medication, treatment for your animal may easily cost $100-$200. Costs for surgery are much higher.

Since most illnesses occur in recently acquired animals or in animals kept for long periods under improper conditions, expensive medical costs can often be avoided. Take care when selecting an animal, and make sure that you can provide the proper care for it before you get it. Quarantine new additions to prevent the spread of disease.

This list is grouped by county and alphabetized by city. If you use the "find" button on some web browsers, you should be able to locate nearby veterinarians by typing in your zip code. Please let us know of any

Click on the links in the listings to visit the websites of the doctors and their practices.

Alameda County

Berkeley
Kenneth A. Harkewicz, DVM
Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital
2126 Haste Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-5041

Butte County

Chico
Barry Dohner, DVM
Valley Oak Veterinary Center
2480 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-PETS (7387)

Contra Costa County

San Ramon
Kirsten Willams, DVM
Shann Ikezawa, DVM
Leanne Taylor, DVM
Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center and Urgent Care
2000 Bishop Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 866-8387

Walnut Creek
Ruth Adams, DVM
Muller Veterinary Hospital
2735 North Main Street,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 934-8042

Fresno County

Fresno
Kristin J. McIntyre, DVM
Northpointe Animal Hospital
9525 N. Sommerville Dr., Ste 115
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 434-5470

Kenneth Stocks, DVM
Aubrey Alfaro, DVM
San Joaquin Veterinary Clinic
4333 N. Blackstone
Fresno, CA 93704
(209) 227-3596

Humboldt County

Arcata
Jerilou Oliphant, DVM
Arcata Animal Hospital
1701 Giuntoli Lane
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2402

Inyo County

Bishop
Carl Lind, DVM
Bishop Veterinary Hospital
1650 N. Sierra Highway
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-5801

Kern County

Bakersfield
Dr. Mahal
All Critters Pet Hospital
9339 Rosedale Highway, Suite H
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-1234

Dr. Cooke
Cooke’s Veterinary Hospital
3232 Landco Drive, Suite A
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 323-1130

Dr. Norman Lohr
Nile Point Veterinary Hospital
2007 Niles Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-9516

Ridgecrest
Cherie Decker, DVM
Crestwood Animal Hospital
1131 Inyokern Road
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7616

Kings County

Lemoore
Richard Svihla, CDV
Lacy Animal Hospital
522 Warren Drive, Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-7532
Outpatient services

Los Angeles County

Agoura Hills
Bradford Capper, DVM
Agoura Animal Clinic
28282 Dorothy Dr., Agoura, CA 91301
(818) 991-1036