In 2000 a group of veterinarians, including Dr. Mark Crootof, collaborated to start an emergency clinic. Dr. Mark Crootof took a lead role finding the property, negotiating the purchase, buying the equipment, and helping with its design. The clinic turned out to be a success and paid off its loan in less than 6 years. Dr. Mark Crootof spent 10 years on the board of directors of the Northway Animal Emergency Clinic.