The Finest In Veterinary Care

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Services

We strive to provide complete care for our patients. Learn more about all the services we provide. 

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Online Forms

Our patient forms are available online so they can be completed in the convenience of your own home or office. 

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Welcome to Muddy Creek Animal Clinic

Medical & Surgical Services for Your Pet

If you live in Butler, Slippery Rock or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets – look no further. Dr. Barbra Karner is a licensed PA veterinarian, treating all types of pets. Your pets’ health and well being are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve.

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Muddy Creek Animal Clinic is a full service animal clinic and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Dr. Barbra Karner has years of experience treating medical and surgical conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our veterinarian and staff.

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We are happy to offer a number of resources that enable you to learn how to take better care of your pets. Please feel free to browse our site, particularly the veterinary topics section and featured articles, under the newsletter tab below. The best veterinary care for animals is good nutrition and problem prevention, so becoming knowledgeable about preventative pet care is essential to the ongoing success of your animal’s health. If you have any questions, call (724) 235-8410 or email us and we'll promptly get back to you. 

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Our Butler veterinary office is very easy to get to -- we are located on Route 8, 3 miles north of Starlight Drive-In (formerly Pioneer Drive-In). You can find directions below or on our Contact Us page! We also welcome you to subscribe to our newsletter, which is created especially for our pet owners.

We are currently open Monday through Friday, and one Saturday a month. Dr. Karner does limited house/farm calls Monday afternoons, and Wednesdays. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please use our Appointment Request link and we will contact you promptly.

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At Muddy Creek Animal Clinic, we treat you and your pets as valued family members.

Dr. Barbra Karner

Meet Our Skilled Team

Learn Who We Are
Serena Johnston

Serena Johnston

Receptionist/Groome

Serena is the smiling face that greets you in the front office. She provides our reception as well as grooming services for our patients. She has a kind and friendly way of giving excellent service. Additionally, she has over 25 years of experience in the veterinary office; and is a life-long resident of the Butler area. Be sure to say hello when you are at the front desk!

Allison Boardman

Theresa Cuffin, CVT

Technician Supervisor

Theresa is our Technician Supervisor and Certified Veterinary Technician who has been with us since she graduated at the top of her class from the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh, December 2015. Theresa lives in Volant with her family, dogs, horses, cats, ducks, chickens and rabbits. She really enjoys working in surgery and helping people with new pets. Theresa passed the national board exam in March of 2016.

Dawn Smith AVA

Emily Browne

Technician Assistant

Emily is a 2022 graduate of the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh and our newest member of the team. She has known her whole life she wants to work with animals. Years ago, she took the family cat to the hospital where they showed her around and explained the roles of veterinary technicians. This was the first step in identifying her career in the vet-med industry. Emily is looking forward to continuing her education and gaining some experience with exotic animals. We enjoy having Emily at Muddy Creek Animal Clinic!

Meet Our Full Team

Testimonials

Read What Our Clients Say

Jane Rekich

Dr. Karner and her staff are top notch! From cats to sheep they have been there for us - good times and bad. Very professional, caring and compassionate.

Ashley Jones

Wonderful and caring. I refer all my friends here!

Tracy Fedokovitz

I had a great experience with this Veterinarian. Both of my dogs were comfortable with the employees, and did not even know they were getting their shots. We had a great first experience and will continue to use this veterinary service.

Grooming services now available! Let us pamper your pet.

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