North Star Animal Hospital of Akiak

North Star Animal Hospital of Akiak is an Animal Hospital in Akiak, AK. The business operates as a locally owned, full-service facility serving the Mat-Su Valley region. It provides care for a diverse range of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, birds, and small farm animals such as goats and pigs. The hospital has provided personal and compassionate care for pets and their families since 2006. It holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews.

The veterinary team includes Dr. Shauna Henry, who opened the hospital in 2006 after graduating from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Dr. Teresa Beck, a graduate of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine from 1996, co-founded the practice and has lived in Palmer for most of her life. Dr. Chelsea Grimstad joined the team after completing her training at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 2015. Her professional interests include internal medicine, anesthesia, and sled dog medicine. The hospital offers wellness visits that include full physical examinations, individualized vaccine administration, parasite screening, and personalized deworming protocols. Vaccines cover protection against distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, leptospirosis, rabies, bordetella, feline leukemia, feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. Routine blood screening is also available to monitor liver, kidney, and thyroid health. A related facility, North Star Pet Resort, provides boarding, grooming, and doggy daycare services located just over a mile from the main hospital.

The hospital is situated on S Cobb St in the community. It operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Customers have noted the staff's excellent attitude, fair pricing, and ability to handle emergency situations with compassion. The team is known for their gentle approach with special-needs animals and their long-standing relationships with local pet owners.

North Star Animal Hospital of Akiak combines experienced veterinary care with a wide range of species expertise in the Mat-Su Valley.