Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pet Healthcare Partner in Napa
Napa Valley Veterinary Hospital has been providing compassionate, quality pet care in the Napa Valley for over four decades. Our philosophy centers on building relationships with clients and patients, emphasizing thorough diagnostics, modern veterinary medicine, and surgical expertise tailored to each pet's unique needs. With a commitment to transparency and education, we empower pet owners to make informed decisions about preventative care, nutrition, and treatment options. Our team prioritizes continuity of care, ensuring patients receive consistent attention from experienced professionals dedicated to animal welfare and client trust. 
Services
Emergency Care
Preventative Care
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Diagnostics
Surgery
Nutrition Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years serving Napa Valley pet owners with consistent, personalized veterinary care
- Owner Dr. Jeff Northrup provides continuity of care with expertise in complex cases
- Advanced diagnostics and surgical capabilities with individualized treatment planning
- Transparent consultations without pressure-selling unnecessary services
- Dedicated team trained in handling pets with anxiety or special needs
What people say
Professional and friendly
Thorough and patient
Trusted them with my animals
No pressure selling
Gentle with anxious pets
Services
Emergency Care
Emergency services available during regular office hours for urgent pet medical needs. Critical cases receive immediate attention with stabilization and appropriate treatment protocols. Non-clients and after-hours emergencies receive referrals to specialized clinics for continuous care.
Preventative Care
Annual health check-ups assessing organ systems and vital statistics to detect early disease indicators. Customized vaccination schedules protect against common illnesses while considering individual pet lifestyle factors like travel and boarding requirements.
Dental Care
Sedated dental cleanings and periodontal disease management using radiographic imaging for comprehensive oral evaluation. Treatment prevents systemic complications from untreated dental infections affecting major organs.
Diagnostic Imaging
Advanced diagnostic capabilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, blood chemistry analyzers, and EKG monitoring. Comprehensive testing supports accurate diagnosis of complex internal medicine cases and chronic conditions.
Surgical Procedures
Soft tissue surgeries including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratories, and orthopedic procedures performed with continuous anesthetic monitoring. Post-operative pain management plans ensure patient comfort during recovery.
People
Dr. Jeff Northrup
Owner / Veterinarian
Graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. Purchased Napa Valley Veterinary Hospital in 2001 after gaining experience at high-volume practices. Specializes in compassionate care for anxious pets.
Mayra Rodriguez
Veterinary Assistant
Napa Valley native with Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology. Provides technical support for procedures and client education with four years of local practice experience.
Questions
What are your emergency service hours?
Emergency care available during regular office hours (Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30). After-hours emergencies receive referrals to specialized clinics.
What preventative care services do you offer?
Annual wellness exams, heartworm testing, parasite screening, and customized vaccination schedules tailored to each pet's lifestyle and health needs.
Do you offer dental care for pets?
Yes, we provide comprehensive dental services including sedated cleanings, periodontal treatment, and oral surgery with radiographic imaging.
Can I get prescription pet food at your hospital?
We carry several prescription diets for managing medical conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and food sensitivities under veterinary guidance.
How does your practice handle anxious pets?
Our team specializes in low-stress handling techniques and offers telemedicine follow-ups to minimize anxiety during veterinary visits.
Are payment plans available?
While we don't offer in-house financing, we accept CareCredit and provide detailed treatment cost estimates to help clients plan for veterinary expenses.
Reviews (6)
Tlc Goldens
Jun 27, 2021
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I read these reviews and could not wait to meet Dr. Jeff. He was very personable and knowledgeable. However ZERO follow through. I needed to know about a diet change and get a form signed. It took a WEEK with my calling everyday. I was promised time and time again I would hear back. It took me saying I would drive down and wait for the form to get the form finally mailed to me hours later. I have 3 beautiful goldens. How would I ever get the necessary care if these simple routine matters were not dealt with? At times the staff was snarky with me instead of bending over backwards to help me out
June Paul
Jun 16, 2021
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Our phone calls were not returned. But Dr D was the best. She took unbelievable care of our sick pet. She is the best. The techs we dealt with were very caring.
Crystele Kammerer
Jun 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness
Dr Northrup is amazing and personable. This is the type of care that is well beyond the standard of what most pet owners expect and have experienced. I only wish my healthcare was this good! A thousand thank yous to Dr Northrup and staff!!!
Dr Northrup is amazing and personable. This is the type of care that is well beyond the standard of what most pet owners expect and have experienced. I only wish my healthcare was this good! A thousand thank yous to Dr Northrup and staff!!!
Michelle Gracheff
Feb 04, 2021
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Dr. Jeff and his staff are amazing! We have been on a bit of a merry - go - round since moving to Napa trying to find a Vet that was the best fit and Dr. Jeff checked all the boxes! He is incredibly thorough, knowledgeable and so friendly. I appreciate him taking his time to talk through all avenues to take with my dogs torn ACL. He gives his educated advice but ensures you are apart of the process in thinking through what the best option might be. Its truly one on one exemplary service for my dog and me and even given covid and restrictions he still made a point to come outside and speak
N.
Dec 05, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Dr. Jeff and his team took amazing care of my cat Bella. They were extremely gentle and kind when she passed on and gave me time to say goodbye. I highly recommend them.
Dr. Jeff and his team took amazing care of my cat Bella. They were extremely gentle and kind when she passed on and gave me time to say goodbye. I highly recommend them.
Marcia Macomber
Aug 21, 2020
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They fit me in to a tight schedule. COVID19 compliant safe protocols were followed (i.e. they picked up my dog from my car window in the adjacent parking lot and returned her to the same). My dog's happy and so am I for receiving caring and good value. Dr. Jeff has a terrific staff. Two thumbs (and paws) up!
