Napa Valley Veterinary Hospital

At Napa Valley Veterinary Hospital, providing compassionate, quality care to dogs and cats in the Napa Valley and surrounding areas has been our hallmark for more than 40 years. Getting to know each patient and the unique bond they share with their owner is just as important as recommending state-of-the-art diagnostics, modern medicine and current surgical techniques

Dr. Northrup was born in Southern California, lived 9 years in Ohio, and started his college career at The Ohio State University. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 1991 at U.C. Davis, where he went on to also earn his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1995. His first two years in practice were at a high volume, fourteen-doctor hospital in Elk Grove where he gained intensive exposure to a wide variety of both medical and surgical cases. In 1997, Dr. Northrup (and his wife at that time, Dr. Claudia Sonder) ended up moving to Napa to work with Jim and Patty Latham, and in 2001, purchased Napa Valley Veterinary Hospital

Mission — It is our philosophy to recommend what is best and appropriate for your pet’s health. Also, we take the time to explain the 'why' our recommendation will help each owner. Thus, you will better understand, and we can work towards our common goal of keeping your pet healthy!