A 1980 graduate of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Eric Bollier grew up in a suburb of Kansas City known as Prairie Village. There, his love of animals was fostered through his many family pets – dogs, cats and guinea pigs.

"Between a love for animals, a strong interest in caring for and being around them, as well as my interest in the biological sciences, veterinary medicine was a natural fit for me," he says.

Having called Stiern Veterinary Hospital home for the past 46 years, Dr. Bollier has transitioned into a part-time, semi-retired role, allowing him to focus on what he loves most: the lifelong friendships he has built with his clients and their beloved companions. For him, the true reward of his long career isn't just the medicine, but the privilege of being a trusted part of so many families' lives across generations.

"Being able to effect a positive outcome in a challenging case has got to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my job," he says. "After all, keeping pets as healthy as possible is the main reason why I chose a career in veterinary medicine."

Dr. Bollier is a member of the American, California, Kern County and Sierra Veterinary Medical Associations and the Veterinary Information Network. He is a former officer of the Kern County Veterinary Medical Association and past member of the Bakersfield SPCA's Board of Directors and Advisory Board. 

In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, fly-fishing, hiking, camping, snow-skiing and off-roading, as well as travel, concerts, photography, and local events. He has two adult children, a son who is a firefighter and a daughter who is a horticulturalist. He also has three grandchildren and a rescue cat named Cinder.