California City & Ridgecrest
Your neighbors' vet for over 20 years.
Cal City Pet Clinic is a doctor-owned practice caring for the pets of the high desert since 2002. Real medicine, close to home, so you're not driving an hour for an ear infection.
California City: Closed now. Opens tomorrow at 10 AM Ridgecrest: Closed now. Opens tomorrow at 10 AM
- Doctor-owned since 2002
- Two high-desert locations
- CareCredit accepted
- In-house lab & X-ray
Where to find us
Two locations, one team
California City
8443 California City BlvdCalifornia City, CA 93505
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM
Closed now. Opens tomorrow at 10 AM
Ridgecrest
634 S China Lake BlvdRidgecrest, CA 93555
Monday & Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Closed now. Opens tomorrow at 10 AM
Also making the drive from
Services
What we do
Wellness Exams & Vaccines
Annual and senior wellness exams, core and lifestyle vaccinations, parasite prevention, and microchipping.
Spay & Neuter
Routine spay and neuter surgery with modern anesthetic monitoring and take-home pain management.
Dental Care
Dental cleanings, dental radiographs, and extractions when needed.
Surgery
Soft-tissue surgery performed in-house, from mass removals to emergency procedures.
Diagnostics & In-House Lab
Digital X-ray and in-house laboratory testing for same-visit answers.
Virtual Visits
Video visits with your veterinarian for rechecks, skin and behavior concerns, and triage, from home.
Meet our doctors
A '78 graduate of the University of Ibadan (Nigeria), Dr. Michael Trimnell obtained his E.C.F.V.G. certification at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Iowa State University in 1991. He went on to secure licenses to practice veterinary medicine in New York, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, and California. In 2002, Dr. Trimnell left the hectic megapolis of LA, where he had practiced for a decade, and co-founded Cal City Pet Clinic, right here in California City, together with Dr. Valerie Talleyrand. More than two decades later, he is still caring for the pets of the high desert.
Dr. Trimnell practices alongside Dr. Valerie Talleyrand, with the same team caring for your pets at both locations.
Take a look around
Inside our California City clinic
Word of mouth
Our clients say it best
The high desert is a small place. Ask around, or read what your neighbors say.
"I had my Jack Russell attacked by pit bulls right in my back yard. Dr. Trimnell and Dr. Talleyrand saved my baby girl's life. She is recovering wonderfully, and almost back to being herself. Thank you Docs!"
Clair Garrison
"Cal City Pet Clinic treats you like your family!!"
Cheryl Bayliss
"I cannot thank you enough Cal City Pet Clinic! Your compassion and generosity are unsurpassed! You are making a huge impact on Kern Co."
Shawn Slagel
"Thank you for seeing my little Border Collie for emergency surgery on Saturday. We hadn't expected to run into a cactus when we went riding in the desert. It was such a relief to find a veterinarian office that would take care of us even though we were just visiting the area. You were all very friendly, professional, and took great care of my Belle."
Mike & Julie Belote