Northside Vet Clinic

We are incredibly honored to have received a Community Impact Award today at the Clark County Fair in recognition of our longstanding partnership with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.
Many years ago, someone from the Sheriff department asked Dr. King if he would sponsor the medical care of their K-9 officers. Without hesitation, he said yes.
That commitment to serving our community became part of Northside’s culture. Dr. King continues to lead by example, and when Drs. Mack and Schumann purchased Northside in 2018, continuing our partnership with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office was never in question.
It has been our privilege to care for these incredible K-9 officers and support the deputies and handlers who rely on them every day to help keep our community safe.
Thank you to the Clark County Commissioners for this meaningful recognition, and to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office for trusting us with the care of your K-9 team. We are proud of this partnership and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving those who serve our community. 🐾💙🚔

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate two members of the Northside Veterinary Clinic team for their outstanding achievements in the Clark County Fair Queen contest!

👑 Congratulations to Kaylee- the 2026 Clark County Fair Queen! Kaylee is a pre-veterinary student at the University of Findlay and has been working with us this summer. We know you’ll represent the fair and our community with grace, kindness, and professionalism. We wish you all the best as you carry out your Fair Queen duties this year!
🌟 Congratulations as well to Gabriella on being named First Runner-Up to the 2026 Clark County Fair Queen! Gabby is a recent CTC/Greenon graduate who has been part of our team for the past year through her CTC senior placement and will continue working with us while attending veterinary technology school this fall. We wish you the very best with all of your animal projects at this year’s fair—we know all of your hard work and dedication will shine!
Congratulations, Kaylee and Gabby! We’re so proud to have you both as part of the Northside Veterinary Clinic family. 💙🐮🐷🐾

So proud of you, Gabby! 🐾🐶🐮🐱🐐🐷🥰

I had the privilege of having Gabriella Halderman shadow my office in Columbus today. Gabriella is a recent Clark CTC graduate who is heading to Sinclair Community College to be a Veterinary Technician.

Besides being in 4H, she is also a Clark County Fair Queen candidate who drove all the way to Columbus, just to see how government works up close.

Among other things, she attended a Controlling Board hearing where we discussed how we are spending your tax dollars. She also met the Ohio House Clerk and the Senate President’s Chief of Staff.

Gabby and I discussed legislation I have worked on regarding everything from farm equipment on highways to the # of chicks you’re allowed to buy at a farm store.

I also asked her to review House Bill 664 that would expand her responsibilities as a Vet Tech. It just passed the Ohio House and we will hold hearings in the Senate when we return in the Fall.

I am excited to see someone genuinely interested in how government works. Her enthusiasm made a long day a little brighter.

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The potential for pets to go missing spikes in July and August. The loud sounds of Independence Day celebrations can be very scary for a lot of pets. Use this Fireworks Safety Infographic as a guide to keeping your pets safe this 4th. https://pbxx.it/0efJe9

Hope you’re having a wonderful holiday weekend! We’ll be open at 8am Monday July 6th. 🇺🇸❤️🐾

Just a reminder for the holiday weekend:
Friday: Closing at 4:00 PM
Saturday, July 4th: CLOSED
Don’t forget to pick up any food or medications before the weekend. Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend! 🇺🇸🐾

☀️ Heat Stroke Precautions for pets and livestock ☀️

With the extreme heat in our area, please take extra precautions to keep your pets and livestock safe.

🐶 Dogs: Keep them indoors as much as possible and use enrichment toys, puzzle feeders, or indoor activities to keep them busy. Avoid outdoor exercise, especially on hot pavement, which can burn paw pads and quickly lead to overheating.

🐄 Cattle: Make sure their regular water trough is full and easily accessible. It is also a good idea to provide an extra bucket of water with electrolytes available for drinking.

🐰 Rabbits: Move cages into the shade and place frozen water bottles in their enclosures throughout the day so they have a cool place to rest.

🐷 Pigs: Provide plenty of fresh water and create a muddy area where they can cool off and rest.

🐴🐄🐷 Equine, cattle, goats, sheep and pigs: Fans in stalls are helpful if possible, along with shade, ventilation, and constant access to water. You can use a hose to cool off horses, but only in the very early morning or late night, starting with their feet and moving upward.

Heat stroke can become life-threatening very quickly. If you are concerned your animal may be overheating, move them to a cooler area and contact your veterinarian immediately.

Holiday hours: Friday 7/03/26 8am-4pm. Closed Saturday 7/04/26. We will resume normal business hours on Monday. Please plan ahead to pick up any needed food or meds before the weekend.
Make sure your pets have a safe, quiet place during fireworks!
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

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