NorthPaws Animal Hospital

NorthPaws Animal Hospital is a veterinarian in Hagerstown, MD, located at 21257 Leitersburg Pike. The clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Deanna Becker and provides complete medical, dental, and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, and smaller pets such as chinchillas, guinea pigs, mice, rats, gerbils, hedgehogs, and poultry. The practice does not currently provide care for reptiles or amphibians. It holds a rating of 4.80 based on 499 reviews.

Dr. Becker graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and is a Fear Free Certified Professional. Her background includes work as a molecular biologist and several years as a veterinary technician before veterinary school. She has a unique interest in avian medicine and surgery, as well as orthopedic surgery and geriatric medicine. The clinic opened in December 2017 and employs six full-time veterinarians along with a dedicated support team. Brittany, the Director of Technicians, has been with the practice since its opening and holds a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology. Paige, the Head Technician, started as a summer intern in 2018 and is studying to sit for her technician license. The clinic maintains a calm environment with a secondary waiting area for privacy and offers resources for preventative care. Appointments are required, and the office is closed from 11:30 am to 2 pm on the first and third Monday of each month for staff meetings.

The location sits on Leitersburg Pike, about 0.3 miles from Little Antietam Road and 0.4 miles from Leiters Mill Road. It is approximately 0.6 miles from the Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Department Company 9, the Leitersburg Ruritan Community Center, and Leitersburg Ruritan Park.

NorthPaws Animal Hospital has built an established track record in Hagerstown, reflected in consistently high customer ratings and a large base of reviews. This strong local reputation is supported by the clinic’s focus on personalized care for a wide variety of small and exotic animals.