Associate Veterinarian

The Animal Hospital is AAHA Accredited and caters to the needs of patients throughout the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. We offer wellness, emergency medicine and surgery, critical care, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology, dentistry, telemedicine, a canine blood bank, and full in-house lab equipment .

Available in house equipment includes comprehensive bloodwork including coags, PT / PTT, Blood typing and blood cross matching capabilities, microscope for cytology and UA analyzer.

Up to $45,000 in combined bonuses offered.

Why move to Palmer, Alaska? If you are a fan of the outdoors, Palmer is your playground. From Hiking, to Biking, Gardening, Camping, Fishing, Snowmobiling, Four Wheeling, Skiing, Golf and Hunting, Palmer has it all for you and it is as close as your back yard! With Alaska being the land of the midnight sun, you will have more daylight to enjoy all your outdoor activities.

Palmer is a small town with a community feel, but is a scenic 45 minute drive from Anchorage, so you have access city amenities, without the everyday crowds!

The doctors enjoy the stability of a large company but are involved in and become a valued part of the local community. They benefit from the shared knowledge of colleagues at the hospitals in Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and Palmer.

In this position you’ll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets.

As a member of the family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Among the reasons to consider joining are :

• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
• Robust Clinical Studies program.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and Charities.

The hospital adds value to your compensation package with the following :

• Competitive salary plus bonus potential.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance.
• Generous CE allowance.
• Opportunity to teach and mentor.
• 401(k).
• Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Professional Liability coverage.

Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!