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The North Paw Animal Hospital team of skilled veterinarians welcomes you to our practice. Proudly serving the Durham and areas. At North Paw Animal Hospital, it is our daily privilege to provide quality vet care to your cherished pet, with compassion and competence. We hope to ensure a positive impact on our patients, pet owners and the local community.
Dr. Gretchen Hutt
Dr. Gretchen Hutt graduated from Auburn University in 1984. She is originally from Louisville, KY and has practiced in Kentucky, Indiana and North Carolina. Dr. Hutt purchased Sherwood Animal Clinic from Dr. Bobby F. Sherwood in 1988 and North Paw was born. She and her husband Mike Martin have 2 children, Christopher and Wendy; 4 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has developed a special interest in challenging surgical cases.
Dr. Suzanne Alton
Dr. Suzanne Alton grew up in Louisville, KY and graduated in 1986 from Auburn University. She came to North Paw in 1990 and became a partner with Dr. Hutt in 1995. Dr. Alton particularly enjoys soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and working with pocket pets. She owns an assortment of cats and dogs.
Dr. Cindy Muse
Dr. Cindy Muse graduated from North Carolina State University in 1993, having grown up in Pinebluff, N.C. She practiced in Pennsylvania and Missouri before returning home to N.C. She particularly enjoys working with large dogs and their special medical challenges. She and her husband, Spencer, share their home with one dog, four cats, and one bird. In her free time she enjoys mountain biking and white water kayaking.
Dr. Karen Heffernan
Dr. Karen Heffernan graduated from North Carolina State University in 2005. She had previously worked as a veterinary assistant at North Paw and returned to us as a veterinarian in 2006. She and her husband, John, have 2 daughters, Claire and Nora; a dog, 2 cats and a rabbit. Dr. Heffernan enjoys working with both dogs and cats, and has a special interest in ophthalmology.
Dr. Amber Carter
Dr. Amber Carter earned degrees from both Duke University and The
University of Central Florida prior to graduating from NC State's
College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Upon graduation she worked in
two different veterinary practices in Florida and North Carolina before
joining the staff of North Paw in July 2011. She has a special interest
in feline internal medicine and low-stress handling of both cats and
dogs. She and her husband Kenny live in Durham with their four cats:
Malibu, Jack, Baby Willow and Cracker. She loves college sports and
cheers for both the Blue Devils and Wolfpack!
