Anchorage Veterinary Clinic & Urgent Care
(907) 268 2242
About US
Team
Dr. Ginny Kunch
Veterinarian
Dr. Ginny Kunch graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1997 and has practiced small animal and emergency medicine in several local area clinics. After a few years walkabout in Oregon, Wales and Scotland she's back home to Alaska. Her goal is to use her training to better help pets live the best lives they can and to help families understand their pets needs and conditions to provide optimal care in both illness and good health. She has a special interest in ultrasound imaging.
Dr. John Knudsen
Veterinarian
Dr. John Knudsen (more commonly know as Dr. John) has been taking care of Anchorage pets since 2013. After graduating with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2012, Dr. John returned to his home town of Cody, Wyoming to practice with his long time mentor where he was able to advance his skills in many surgical procedures. His special interests include surgery and diagnostic ultrasounds. In his free time Dr. John enjoys flying, hunting and generally spending time outdoors, exploring Alaska with his family.
Dr. Emily Mehlman
Veterinarian
Dr. Emily Mehlman graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 2012. She completed a 1 year rotating internship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where she developed her passion for emergency medicine. In 2013 drawn by the beautiful mountains, abundant outdoor recreation and the equally abundant need of veterinarians, Dr. Mehlman and Dr. John moved to Anchorage with their 3 dogs and 1 cat. Dr. Mehlman has a passion for emergency stabilization and investigating medical problems to get pets back on their feet. Her hobbies include backcountry skiing, hiking, triathlons and travelling.
Dr Cindy Richardson
Veterinarian
Dr Cindy Richardson graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 and moved to Alaska in 1995. She is especially interested in all things surgical, urgent care cases and just loves to remove porcupine quills from unfortunate Alaskan pets! She enjoys spending time outdoors with her herd of dogs at her cabin in Sterling and on Alaskas wonderful State Park trails. Dr Richardson also has her hands full raising her twin daughters Amy and Emma. On her days off she can often be found picking up pizza from Mooses Tooth in Anchorage, one of her favorite spots!
Employment
Anchorage Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care is looking to hire either a full-time or part-time Licensed Technician/Veterinary Assistant (with 2+ years experience) to assist with animal care procedures and patient documentation.
Would you like to join a growing private practice where you can learn and progress? Are you interested in a job that provides amazing benefits and a positive work culture, a clinic that is certified as a registered apprenticeship program and won best of Alaska Veterinary Clinic for 2023 and 2024? If so, please read on!
The position earns competitive wages, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off (PTO), matching 401(k), employee discounts, flexible scheduling, the potential for future profit-sharing, and opportunities for apprenticeships and/or career growth. Additionally, we offer our technicians and assistants a continuing education allowance, uniform reimbursement, paid licensure renewals, and the potential for relocation assistance.
Interested candidates apply today by emailing your resume and/or letter of interest to arlin@anchoragevetclinic.com
Services
Urgent and Emergency Care
Anything from a painful ear infection to a traumatic moose encounter can necessitate an unplanned vet visit. For this reason, we take same day appointments whenever possible. Our capable staff is here for you when you need us most. We can provide emergency stabilization and will facilitate transfer to a 24-hour facility if needed.
Surgery
Our team at Anchorage Veterinary Clinic is skilled in surgery and anesthesia. Our top priority is providing the best surgical and anesthetic outcomes for your pet. We are well equipped for both emergency and routine surgeries. Our veterinarians can also facilitate a visit with a specialty surgeon when needed.
Dentistry
Dental disease is common in pets. Having a dental procedure can prevent infection, improve quality of life, and freshen your pet's breath! We can provide a safe means of improving your pet's dental health. Enquire with our staff about scheduling a dental procedure today.
Canine & Feline Wellness
We are here to help keep your pets healthy! In addition to addressing any heath issues, we are here for wellness appointments. We will update vaccines and make any possible recommendations to prevent health issues from the puppy and kitten stage well into the geriatric years.
Ophthalmology Consults
We are pleased to announce we have partnered with Polar Eyes Veterinary Ophthalmology and Dr. Kevin Snyder to make comprehensive eye care available in the Anchorage area. He treats all manner of eye conditions including cataracts, corneal ulcers and glaucoma. Please call the clinic for details.
Cancer Care
We are here to help guide you through the toughest of diagnoses. We work with oncologists near and far to provide a wide variety of options that range from palliative care to targeted therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and more. There are more options than ever in the dynamic field of cancer research. Book a consult to discuss what options work best for you and your pet.
Advanced pain managment
Managing both acute and chronic pain is an important part of our job. In recent months and years, there have been exciting advancements in additional modalities of managing pain in our pets. In addition to oral pain medications, we offer long-lasting options such as monoclonal antibodies (Librela for dogs and Solensia for cats), joint injections (Spryng, PRP, and Stem Cell Therapy), and laser treatments. Each pain management plan is carefully tailored to your pet's needs. Click on the links page for more information on specific treatments.
Finances
FINANCES
As of January 1st 2025, there will be a 3% surcharge added to all credit card transactions to help cover the rising cost of credit card processing. Debit and cash transactions will not be affected. Payment is due at time of service, we are unable to offer billing services. However, we are pleased to be able to offer Scratchpay and CareCredit as great flexible payment options! Click below to learn more.
Learn MoreClinic Policies
All exams and surgeries now require a deposit. A "no show" will result in the deposit being forfeited.
If you are running late for an exam, please bear in mind your appointment will be abbreviated, or you may be asked to reschedule.
Links
Purina Pro Plan Direct
Purina Pro Plan Direct offers premium pet food delivery right to your doorstep, ensuring your furry friend's nutritional needs are met conveniently and efficiently.
Learn MoreZoetis rewards
With Zoetis Rewards, you can enjoy special perks, discounts, and rewards tailored to your pet care needs.
Learn MoreHills to Home pet food delivery
Hills to Home pet food delivery provides convenient and reliable delivery of high-quality pet food right to your doorstep.
Learn MoreKoala Online Pharmacy
Convenient online ordering and free home delivery for your pets medications.
Learn MoreLaser therapy for pets
Laser therapy has become a part of our post- surgical pain protocols, wound care and treatment of many chronic inflammatory conditions. (Numerous acute and chronic conditions respond to treatment as pain and inflammation subsides, and healing occurs. Arthritic patients are also benefiting from this non-invasive approach that offers an alternative to drug regimens!
Learn MoreSpryng Injectable
Spryng™ is intended for use in both horses and small animals to aid in the management of lameness issues, joint pain and osteoarthritis from loss of cartilage.
Learn MoreSolensia
Solensia is a once-monthly, injectable monoclonal antibody therapy for the control of feline osteoarthritis (OA) pain.
Learn MorePain Scales
Remember, its easy for us humans to tell our doctors and caregivers where we hurt, but our pets must rely on us to be their advocates!
Learn MoreContact
- 8811 Toloff Street, Anchorage, AK, USA
- +1-(907)268-2242
- info@anchoragevetclinic.com
- Mon-Fri - 8am-6pm
