Northarlington Animal Clinic

★ 4.7 · 341 Google reviews·Animal hospital·Columbus, OH
Northarlington Animal Clinic, Columbus
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 341 reviews · top 50% in Columbus
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
341 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#78 of 163 in Columbus
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-10-19

Northarlington Animal Clinic is a animal hospital in Columbus, OH, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 341 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #78 of 163 in Columbus. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoardingGrooming
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Columbus
#78 of 163
Google rating
★4.7 (341)
From downtown
7.8 mi
Neighborhood
Northwest
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-19. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“we require that all boarding animals be up-to-date on the following vaccines: Dogs Cats Rabies Rabies Bordetella PRC (Panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis & calicivirus) DA2PP (Distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza & parvovirus) Canine Influenza”northarlingtonvet.com/boarding/
Operations1 of 21 published
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“To avoid upset tummies, please plan on bringing your pet’s own food with you. Otherwise, we will feed our “in-house” food, Hill’s Science Diet.”northarlingtonvet.com/boarding/
Show 25 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★305
4 ★11
3 ★4
2 ★3
1 ★18
★ 4.70Google average
341reviews behind the score
★ 4.73Columbus average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

caring staff 41groomer 7guinea pig care 6wait time 6exotic pet care 3attentive to concerns 3anxious dog care 2neutering 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Who they take & how they care

Breed & size limits
Boards dogs under 40 pounds (veterinary patients only)Stated on their website
Cats
Boards cats (veterinary patients only)Stated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tue
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wed
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thu
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri
7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sat
8 AM–2 PM
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

Location

5011 Dierker Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

7.8 miles from downtown Columbus · Northwest · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Northarlington Animal Clinic

What services does Northarlington Animal Clinic offer?
Northarlington Animal Clinic is listed as a animal hospital in Columbus, OH, offering boarding.
How much does Northarlington Animal Clinic charge?
We did not find a published rate on Northarlington Animal Clinic's website when we checked it (2026-10-19); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Columbus median published boarding rate is $43/night across 66 facilities.
What vaccines does Northarlington Animal Clinic require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Northarlington Animal Clinic?
Northarlington Animal Clinic's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-19). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Northarlington Animal Clinic compare with other Columbus facilities?
It ranks #78 of 163 in the Columbus index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 341 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Northarlington Animal Clinic, Columbus, OH. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-19. https://dogsaway.co/columbus-oh/northarlington-animal-clinic/

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