North Star Animal Hospital of Houston

North Star Animal Hospital is an animal hospital in Houston, AK. It is a locally-owned, full-service facility serving the Mat-Su Valley. The hospital cares 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 practice has provided personal and compassionate care to pets and their families since 2006.

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, who returned to Palmer in 2006 to co-found the practice, graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. Dr. Chelsea Grimstad joined the team after graduating from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 2015, bringing expertise in internal medicine, anesthesia, and sled dog medicine. The hospital offers annual wellness visits that include full physical examinations, individualized vaccine administration, parasite screening, and personalized deworming protocols. Vaccines cover distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, leptospirosis, rabies, bordetella, feline leukemia, and other conditions. Wellness blood screening is available to monitor liver, kidney, and thyroid health. The practice also operates the North Star Pet Resort, a separate facility located just over a mile from the hospital that provides boarding, grooming, and doggy daycare services.

The hospital holds a rating of 4.70 based on customer reviews. Clients frequently cite the staff's kindness, fair pricing, and willingness to accommodate emergency visits. The facility has expanded with a new, large addition to the clinic to make visits easier for patients and owners.

North Star Animal Hospital combines a broad range of species care with a long-standing local presence in the Mat-Su Valley.