North Star Animal Hospital of Chefornak

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

The medical team includes Dr. Shauna Henry and Dr. Teresa Beck, who opened the hospital together in 2006. Dr. Henry graduated from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and has lived in Palmer ever since. Dr. Beck, a Palmer High graduate, completed her veterinary education at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 before returning to Palmer to co-found the practice. Dr. Chelsea Grimstad also serves on the team, having graduated from the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London in 2015. Her professional interests include internal medicine, anesthesia, and sled dog medicine, with volunteer work at local sled dog races. The hospital offers wellness services that include full physical examinations, individualized vaccine administration, parasite screening, and personalized deworming protocols. Vaccines cover conditions such as distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, leptospirosis, rabies, bordetella, feline leukemia, and feline viral rhinotracheitis. Routine blood screening is available to monitor liver, kidney, and thyroid health, as well as blood cell counts, allowing for early detection of potential issues.

The hospital is located at 840 S Cobb St in Palmer, Alaska. It is part of a family of businesses that includes the North Star Pet Resort, a separate facility offering boarding, grooming, and doggy daycare services located just over a mile from the hospital. The hospital operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

North Star Animal Hospital of Chefornak is known for its long-standing presence in the community and its positive reputation among clients who have reviewed its services.