Northside Animal Hospital

Our dental care services include tooth scaling, polishing, periodontal evaluation, and surgical extractions. We emphasize anesthetic monitoring and post-operative care to ensure your pet's oral health. Regular dental check-ups prevent systemic diseases and maintain overall well-being.

We perform spay/neuter operations, tumor removals, eye surgeries, and soft tissue procedures. Our team uses wireless monitoring for vital signs during surgery and provides post-operative TLC. Emergency surgeries are prioritized with immediate attention.

Annual physicals, vaccinations, and parasite screenings form our preventative care foundation. Blood work detects heartworm and tick-borne diseases early. We educate owners on home care strategies to extend pets' lifespans and reduce long-term costs.

Tailored for aging pets, this service addresses arthritis, cognitive decline, and organ function changes. We recommend specialized diets, pain management protocols, and bi-annual check-ups to maintain quality of life during pets' golden years.

Our digital X-ray technology captures detailed bone and organ images for rapid diagnosis. This non-invasive tool detects fractures, tumors, and internal abnormalities, enabling precise treatment planning without delays associated with traditional film processing.

Graduated from Ross University in 2019 with honors. Specializes in preventative medicine, surgery, and dermatology. Born and raised in Owosso, she continues the hospital's legacy since purchasing it in 2023.

MSU graduate offering acupuncture and cold laser therapy. Treats wellness care and internal medicine cases while collaborating with the team to maintain high medical standards for dogs and cats.

LVT since 2016 with a passion for patient care. Graduated from Baker College. Known for her affectionate interactions with pets during treatments and procedures at the clinic.

Established the hospital in 1935 and moved to current location in 1948. Created the Devries Nature Conservancy and carriage museum. Laid the foundation for the clinic's community-focused approach.

Purchased practice in 1980 and expanded facilities. Developed surgical referral expertise while maintaining Dr. DeVries' standards. Owned the clinic until selling to Dr. Skarich in 2008.

We provide 24/7 emergency triage through VetTriage video telehealth. For critical cases, we coordinate care with Flint Animal Hospital, MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, or Greater Lansing Emergency.

Visit our website's pharmacy section to order prescriptions, preventatives, and pet health products. Auto-ship options ensure continuous medication supply for chronic conditions.

We handle spay/neuter operations, tumor removals, eye surgeries, bladder stone removal, and soft tissue procedures. Our team monitors vital signs using wireless technology during all surgeries.

Yes, our senior pet care includes bi-annual check-ups, arthritis management, and organ function monitoring. We develop customized diet and medication plans to maintain quality of life for aging animals.

Our digital X-ray system provides immediate high-resolution images of bones and organs. This technology enables rapid diagnosis of fractures, tumors, and internal abnormalities without traditional film processing delays.

Call (989) 723-1681 during business hours (Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5pm, Fri 8:30am-4pm). For emergencies during operating hours, we prioritize immediate care when possible.

We love Northside! Dr. Skarich and all the staff take the care of our furry family members seriously! We have had all kinds of appointments, from annual well visits, vaccines and our share of emergencies over the years, and we have always been treated with such warmth, caring and expertise. I especially appreciate the time they take to explain our options, and also the costs. We are a forever family with Northside!

I felt so welcomed into the clinic by the staff when my dog was sick and we needed an emergency appointment. The office is always so clean and the lobby is comfortable while we waited. It was so nice they had the capability to do X-rays and lab work quickly. Doctor Skarich was very understanding and patient in spending time talking with me about test results, treatment options, costs and what would be required for the various options.

He was very knowledgeable and supportive of whatever we decided would be the right path. I am so thankful of the care provided to me and my dog. Through it all she is happy to go to the vet office and so happy to see the doc and staff - which made me confident that they treated her well too.

, I really liked Dr hook, but doc Nick isn't in short supply of customers, but it's so fake now there, my dog died after seeing this guy for simple vacs and I am still taking it hard, that dog was my only family, after all that I tried to remain loyal, only to be kicked out

Wow, I read a review that is similar to my experience, it read one of their longtime patient was sick and they wouldn't euthanize the pet until 10days went by, People do you want that to happen to your child in a sense? I brought a 10 year old bulldog in here for regular vaccines and they told me she was a bit aggressive towards other dogs, of course she was, she had a pup at home, but after that vaccination she never ate again, but I took her again after a day or two and doc himself said "don't worry we will figure it out" when they said come pick her up, they said we don't know what is wrong, that'll be 467$ I was telling a lady in the waiting room one day my experience and she must have told them I was badmouthing, so doc sent me a cowardly letter, we can no longer care for your animals.

It feels like if you ain't easy then you're gone. This is a place where prissy pets go and here lies, but they don't know, the few that speak back are kicked out, just remember doc, you are just a person to, and bad deeds won't always go unpunished

I took my 2 Rats in for check ups. They were both pregnant and Dr. was very kind. Staff was great and answered all my questions.

About 10 years ago our lab got hit by a car. We thought we were losing a part of our family. We brought her to this clinic and Dr and team worked miracles. They saved her and she is still here with us I went in for an apt for a new doggo today that we took in and just got reminded at how great this Dr and his team is. So much care, love and hard work goes into this clinic. You can tell they truly care and know what they are doing.

It's always a pleasure taking my fur baby to Northside. The assistants are caring and attentive, and Dr. Skarich gives the best care ever! It's a wonderful place for top-notch veterinary service!