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Pet Emergency Treatment in Anchorage, AK seeks an Emergency Veterinarian interested in providing the highest quality medicine at our well-equipped, progressive emergency practice. Experience with exotic species, ultrasound, and endoscopy in an emergency setting is a plus. A great attitude and the ability to maintain good relationships with referring veterinarians are a must.

We are interested in speaking with experienced ER DVMs, internship-trained DVMs, and new grads or GP DVMs who have an interest in emergency medicine. ER Mentorship is available!

Pet Emergency Treatment provides 24-hour emergency care services to pets and their owners in the Anchorage bowl and Alaskan “bush” communities. Our highly skilled veterinarians and staff are dedicated to serving animals with exceptional emergency and referral care, providing compassion to the people who love them, and supporting the local veterinary community at any time of day or night. PET is proudly accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. On-site specialty services include Internal Medicine.

Benefits include competitive salary with production, health insurance, 401k, CE, paid vacation and personal pet discounts, as well as generous relocation or sign-on bonus.

Our Hospital:

• Spacious building with 4 exam rooms, one large comfort room, large treatment area with a separate cat and bird room, large surgery suite, and isolation ward.
• In-house laboratory capabilities including Idexx Vet Suite (Catalyst Chemistry Analyzer, Lasercyte CBC, Urinalysis, and ELISA Snap Reader), and basic cytology. We also have a close association with a local full-service laboratory.
• In-house ECG, Echocardiogram, and Ultrasound
• Digital radiography
• Endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and rhinoscopy
• Excellent surgical monitoring capabilities with SurgiVet to monitor non-invasive blood pressure, 3 Lead ECG, Heart rate, Digital SpO2, End Tidal CO2, Respiration, Temperature, and Built-In Printer
• Ventilator capabilities in surgery suite
• Complete pharmacy, OTC products, and prescription diets
• We have a close working relationship with Veterinary Imaging Specialists of Alaska who are on site and provide, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI.
• Full-time Hospital Administrator and full-time Office Manager
• Licensed Veterinary Technician working in treatment and surgery with trained technician assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.

About Anchorage:

Anchorage has been named one of the 10 best U.S. cities by Outside Magazine and is Alaska’s largest city with 41% of the state’s population. The city has a lot to offer from monthly art exhibits and concert series, excellent local restaurants and breweries, and all outdoor activities. Within city limits, you will be utterly surprised to find endless local running, cross-country skiing, biking, and hiking trails. There is local downhill skiing/snowboarding and Alyeska Resort only 45 min drive south to Girdwood. The Kenai Peninsula is only 150 miles south of Anchorage and offers excellent opportunities for fishing. We are 240 miles south of Denali National Park that provide an absolutely beautiful scenic drive with endless areas for camping and outdoor exploring.

All interested candidates please apply online of submit your CV to destiny.cavanaugh@nvacompassionfirst.com.

NVA Overview: NVA is a growing community of general practice clinics, emergency hospitals, equine practices, specialty hospitals, and pet resorts across five countries. Our doctors and pet care teams share best practices, medical knowledge, innovation, and insights. This collaborative approach allows each individual practice and pet resort to do what they do best: service their local community with compassionate, best-in-class care and medicine, to enhance the lives of the animals they love while backed by the support, stability, and leadership of NVA.

About Pet Emergency Treatment

Looking for qualified candidates to fill openings in a variety of private and corporate practices across the US. This may include, DVM/VMD of all levels of experience, as well as technicians, assistants, administrative and customer service team members.

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