North King Animal Clinic

05/14/2024

We are SO excited to introduce the newest addition to the North King Animal Clinic staff — Dr. Calvin Carrington!

A native of Western Massachusetts, Dr. Carrington has had a lifelong passion for animal care, nurtured from his early days working with his grandfather’s dairy cattle and participating in local 4-H groups.

Dr. Carrington earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2016, followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University in 2020. His career began in urgent care at the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield, enhancing his skills in emergency veterinary medicine. His time spent at PetVet in Belchertown then brought him to his true passion: animal wellness and prevention.

Today, he also practices at Paws Finding Peace, a kind and compassionate at-home euthanasia service. Dr. Carrington recently completed the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) Peaceful Euthanasia Master Program and he is proudly Fear Free Certified. His dedication across various aspects of veterinary medicine underscores his commitment to supporting pets and their families through all stages of life.

When not at work, Dr. Carrington loves hiking, traveling, and spending quality time at home with his partner and their five pets: puppy Polly and handsome Blomb (pictured above), and their three wonderful felines: Francis, Freya, and Fern.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Carrington to our community! We also want to assure you that Dr. Owen is not going anywhere! Her commitment to your pets remains unchanged, and her hours will continue as usual. We are simply growing our team to better serve the needs of you and your beloved pets.

01/16/2024

In consideration of your safety and the well-being of our dedicated staff, we have made the decision to close our clinic early at 1pm today due to inclement weather conditions. We understand the importance of your pets' health, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to serving you during our regular hours tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding and support.

If your pet has an emergency, please contact one of the following:
Pieper - Middletown, CT | 860-347-8387
VESH - South Deerfield | 413-665-4911
NEVCCC - Windsor | 860-688-8400
VCA Vet Specs of CT - W. Hartford, CT | 860-236-3273
Tufts - North Grafton, MA | 508-839-5395
Urgent Care:
Integrity Vet Center - Northampton, MA | 413-614-0039

12/01/2023

Pet Photos with Santa TOMORROW at 10:00am!

Bring your pets to sit on Santa's lap for a fun, holiday keepsake that supports T.J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center!

All well-behaved dogs and cats are welcome as long as they are patients of North King and up-to-date on their rabies vaccination! Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in a carrier. No appointment necessary. And please, no children.

Photos are $15 each and will be sent via e-mail. Cash or check only.

This beautiful photo was taken during our 2019 event by the talented Jessica Marie Photography with our very own Brandon as Santa! They will both be here again to ensure a truly magical day!

We can't wait to see you then!

Pet Photos with Santa at North King Animal Clinic
When: Saturday, December 2nd | 10am til noon
Where: 436 North King St. Northampton, MA 01060
$15 Donation to TJO | Cash or Check

03/14/2023

We will be closed today due to the winter storm and loss of power. We hope to open tomorrow pending restoration of power. Stay safe and warm today, everyone!

07/12/2022

06/26/2021

COVID-19 Update: Entry permitted with mandatory mask use.

You will be able to come into our facility provided that you wear a mask at all times, regardless of your vaccination status. Your mask must cover both your nose and mouth. Please sanitize your hands upon arrival. If you would prefer to still have a curbside appointment, please call us from your vehicle and let us know.

We are monitoring the numbers and hope to further relax our protocols soon.

05/22/2021

MISSING DOG ALERT: This sweet girl escaped from her home on Prospect St. in Hatfield last night and hasn't come back. If you have any sightings or information, please contact her owner at 413-247-0007.

05/21/2021

As many of you may know, the CDC has recently relaxed its recommendations on social distancing and mask-wearing. Since then, we have received a deluge of phone calls inquiring about whether or not we are allowing our clients back into the building.

As Dr. Owen is of a particularly vulnerable demographic, we are exercising additional caution for the time being as we work on transitioning back to the way things were before. This year has been immensely challenging for us, as well as for the entire veterinary industry and believe us— we are very eager for things to return to normal!

However, for now, we are still not allowing clients in the building and will continue our curbside service. We also request that our clients continue to wear masks when interacting with our staff as some staff members still need their vaccination. We will send out another email with updates in the near future, so please be on the lookout for that.

Thank you for your patience and understanding and please stay well!

05/16/2020

We got some very sad news yesterday that one of our clients passed away suddenly and left behind his handsome pup, Patches. Westfield Animal Control has him and is looking for a home for him. Patches is 7-years-old and is super sweet. He is neutered and in great health. He does have quite a significant (and adorable) overbite! Please contact Westfield Animal Control at 413-564-3129 if you are interested in adopting Patches!

04/06/2020

We hope you are all staying safe and healthy!

We wanted to update you on our new temporary hours. These will last until at least the week of the 27th.

Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays: 8a - 4:30p
Wednesdays: 8a - 1:00p
Thursdays: 8a - 4:30p
Fridays: 8a - 4:30p
Saturdays: 8a - noon

We're hoping for things to normal as soon as possible. Be well!

03/25/2020

Our hours are going to be slightly reduced due to COVID-19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

This week:
Closing early at 5:30pm on Thursday 3-26
Closing early at 4:30 on Friday 3-27
Open normally, 8 to noon on Saturday 3-28

Next week:
Closing all day on Monday the 30th
Closing early at 5:30pm on Tuesday 3-31
Open normally, 8am until 1pm on Wednesday 4-1
Closing early at 5:30pm on Thursday 4-2
Closing early at 4:30 on Friday 4-3
Open normally, 8 to noon on Saturday 4-4

The week after will be determined by the state of affairs.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. We wish you all good health!

03/23/2020

COVID-19 Update: Yes, we're open!

Although a shelter-in-place order has been declared, we are an essential service and will remain open as long as our staff is healthy.

Our suppliers have assured us that they don't anticipate any major disruptions in the supply of pet food or medications.

We also wanted to thank all of you for supporting us and other local businesses during this difficult time. We'd be happy to refill any food and prescription requests for you! We even offer delivery services on many products.

We will be having reduced ours due to our lower volume of appointments and will be posting updated schedules on our Facebook soon.

03/16/2020

In an effort to protect our staff and our clients from the spread of COVID-19, we are implementing some temporary measures as recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Effectively immediately, we are cancelling all elective services, such as annual examinations, vaccinations, nail trims, etc. We will be contacting our clients closer to the day of their intended appointment to notify them. We will remain open to care for any pets with urgent issues, as well as dispense any medications or prescription diets.

However, our doors will be locked and we request that you call us, if possible, from your vehicle to notify us that you have arrived for your pet’s appointment. If you do not have a cell phone, please knock on our front door to let us know you are here, but continue to wait in your vehicle afterward.

Our staff will greet you at your car, discuss your pet's history and progress, and bring your pet into the exam room while you wait in your vehicle. After the exam, our staff will review the findings with you, return your pet, and collect payment.
If you need to pick up any medications or prescription diets, please call us first to have your items set aside. We will collect payment over the phone, and have you call us from your vehicle when you arrive, and we will bring your items to you.

We understand that this procedure is inconvenient and we apologize for any difficulty this may cause. We will closely follow recommendations from the government and the AVMA and keep you updated.

Please let us know if you feel you need any additional accommodations during this time.

02/20/2020

URGENT: Poor little Isaac Franklin (answers to Franky) escaped from Crestview Drive in Florence yesterday. He has last sighted the next street over at 1pm yesterday. Issac lives on Avis Circle in Florence so perhaps he's trying to make his way there?

Isaac can be very nervous or shy so DO NOT CHASE! Please call (561) 459-6846 with any information or sightings OR the Northampton Police at (413) 587-1100.

He might be a little scrappier and longer-haired than this picture, and his fur tends to look a little lighter the longer it is.

PLEASE SHARE! Thank you!

02/06/2020

Dental Health is essential to overall health! Brushing teeth daily is the best prevention!
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01/16/2020

Our hearts break for the animals and their caregivers affected by the bushfires in Australia.

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) will match donations up to $50,000 to the Australian Veterinary Association’s Benevolent Fund (AVABF), and the American Veterinary Medical Association is donating $25,000.

If you'd like to join us in donating, you may do so by visiting https://avmf.org/

Thank you 💕🐨

01/10/2020

Hello friends! It's once again time to vote in the Valley Advocate "Best Of" Poll! We'd be ever so thankful if you took the time to vote for us for "Best Veterinarian!" 🐶💕🐱

To vote, visit https://valleyadvocate.com/bestof2020/ and find us in the "At Your Service" section.

Thank you! 😊

12/15/2019

We had so much fun today taking pictures of our wonderful patients with Santa! We raised almost 200 for T.J. O'Connor! We hope to see even more of our furry friends next year!

12/06/2019

SIT! STAY! POSE! for Pet Photos with Santa!

We are welcoming current patients to join us on Saturday the 14th at 1:30pm to 3:00pm for pet photos with Santa.

Our very own Brandon will suit up as Santa and shower your dog or confident kitty with affection while they pose for a photo shot by Jessica Marie Photography. We'll e-mail you a digital copy of the photo afterward.

A recommended minimum donation of $10 will entirely go to supporting the Thomas J. O'Connor Adoption Center!

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/02/2019

Due to the inclement weather, we will be closed today, Monday the 2nd. If your pet is having an emergency, please contact the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield at 413-665-4911.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe and warm today!

10/11/2019

We will be closed on Monday the 14th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

If your pet experiences a medical emergency, please contact the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield at 413-665-4911 or Boston Road Animal Hospital in Springfield at 413-783-1203.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

09/11/2019

We will also be closed Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st.

If you need any medication refills or food, please let us know now so that we may get them ready for you.

If your pet experiences a medical emergency, please contact the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield at 413-665-4911.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope you and your pets have a healthy, happy weekend!

08/23/2019

We will be closed on Saturday the 24th.
We will also be closing early at 1:00 pm on Friday the 30th.

If your pet experiences a medical emergency, please contact the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield at 413-665-4911.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope you and your pets have a healthy, happy weekend!

07/23/2019

We will be closing early at 1 pm on Friday the 26th. We will also be also closed on Saturday the 27th. Normal business hours will resume Monday the 29th.

If your pet experiences a medical emergency, please contact the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield at 413-665-4911.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope you and your pets have a healthy, happy weekend!

05/03/2019

We will be closed tomorrow, May 4th. 🌈 Normal business hours will resume Monday. Have a great weekend!

Please call the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield 413--665-4911 if your pet experiences a medical emergency.

02/26/2019

We will be closing early at 5pm on Thursday the 28th, and at 1pm on Friday the 1st. Dr. Owen will be out of the office on Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd, so please call before then if you have any concerns.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Normal business hours will resume on Monday.

If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact the Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield at 413-665-4911.

We hope you have a healthy, happy weekend!

01/17/2019

Brrrr, it's sooooo cold! But, if you think that recent nighttime temperatures dropping into the teens is going to kill off the adult deer ticks crawling just about everywhere these days... well, think again! The killing frost may finish off your garden and the pesky mosquitoes that have remained around, but not the deer ticks. These ticks just don't die from the cold.

This is why we recommend year-round tick prevention. Read more below!

Night time temperatures dropping into the 20's does NOT kill adult deer ticks.

01/04/2019

It's time to vote in the Valley Advocate "Best Of" Poll! We would be honored and delighted if you voted for us for "Best Veterinarian!"

Visit http://valleyadvocate.com/best-of/ and go to page 11 to find our category. Thank you so much!