Anchorage Veterinary Clinic & Urgent Care
(907) 268 2242

After almost 10 years as veterinarians in Anchorage, husband and wife team Dr. John Knudsen and Dr. Emily Mehlman recognized the growing need for veterinary care and decided to start their own practice,  Anchorage Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care. They are looking forward to providing comprehensive, high quality care for you and your pets. Services include emergency procedures and stabilization, comprehensive medical care, surgery, dentistry and diagnostics to name a few. The clinic is equipped with top of the line anesthesia monitoring equipment, digital x-ray, ultrasound, on-site labs and more! Anchorage Veterinary Clinic also provides routine care to keep your pets healthy.


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!

Dr. Julie Stafford

Veterinarian

Dr. Julie joined us in January 2025. Born and raised in Anchorage Alaska. Dr. Julie received a bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University in 2009 and then graduated Oregon State University in 2013 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. As if she's not busy enough, Dr. Julie is on the executive board of of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. (The WSAVA) Their mission is to advance the health and welfare of companion animals worldwide through an educated, committed and collaborative global veterinary community. When she's not busy at work seeing patients, or helping with the WSAVA, Dr. Julie can be found in McCarthy working on her families cabin, playing hockey, skiing or just hanging out at home with a good puzzle.

Dr. Tes Mutton

Relief Veterinarian and Home Visit Veterinarian

Our regular relief vet, Dr. Mutton is originally from Australia. She has a history of working emergency vet care and presently works in both Alaska and Arizona. Dr. Mutton is our home visit vet, providing in home wellness visits, urgent care exams and euthanasia services.





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
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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.

Home Visits

Available until the end of March 2025, home visits are available with Dr. Tes Mutton every Thursday. This service is ideal for pets that do not like to come to the clinic, or don't like to travel. Dr. Mutton provides full wellness exams and urgent care exams in the comfort of your own home. If further care is needed Dr. Mutton will provide a treatment plan and estimate for care at Anchorage Vet Clinic and Urgent Care. Call for further details- (907) 268 2242

Pharmacy Info

We have a fully stocked in house pharmacy carrying the most often prescribed medications for our patients. Click below to learn more about our policy on using online pharmacies.

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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.

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Appointments:
To ensure that all of our patients receive prompt and thorough attention, Anchorage Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care operates on an appointment-only basis. We do not offer walk in services. Please call in advance to schedule an appointment with our reception team. The further in advance you schedule, the more likely that your preferred time slot will be open. Of course, we will always do our best to accommodate you to the best of our abilities. Same day urgent care visits are offered on a daily basis, call early in the day after 8am to check availability. 
During appointments, we require an adult owner be available to discuss the exam with the doctor, please refrain from being on your cellphone during the appointment. We also ask that the patient is accompanied by an adult to the appointment. If this isn’t feasible, please reschedule for a time when an adult caretaker is available.

Deposits:
All appointments require a deposit taken at the time of scheduling. These deposits are non refundable for same day urgent care visits. Deposits for scheduled/non urgent care exams can be refunded, as long as we are given 24 hours notice. A no-show will automatically result in deposits being forfeited. When you schedule an appointment and fail to show or notify us of your inability to keep this appointment time, it impacts our ability to schedule other patients that may need to be seen. If a client has 2 or more “no shows” we may elect to no longer reserve appointments and no longer provide care to that client’s pets. 

Tardiness:
We understand that delays can happen, however we must try to keep the veterinarian and other patients on time. Appointments that arrive 15 minutes past their scheduled time may be asked to reschedule if the veterinarian’s schedule cannot accommodate. 

Client/Staff relationship:
Anchorage Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care seeks to continually provide a welcoming and safe environment which ensures trust and respect for all people and pets. Our hospital has a zero-tolerance policy for offensive, rude or belligerent behavior from clients towards any members of our staff. Any type of verbal abuse or hostile language will not be tolerated. Those that choose not to respect our boundaries or make our staff feel unsafe or uncomfortable will have their pet’s care transferred to another veterinary hospital of their choice. Anchorage Vet Clinic and Urgent Care has a duty to ensure the safety, emotional well-being and welfare of our team. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time.
We appreciate your kindness, compassion and support as our team strive to do the best they can to care for you and your pet. In return, you can expect the same fair treatment and level of care and empathy from our team.

Patient arrivals:
For your protection, and that of others, all dogs must be on a leash and properly controlled while in the waiting area or exam rooms. All cats must be presented in an appropriate cat carrier or on a leash. If your your pet is coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or showing any other signs of a possible infectious disease, please remain outside or in your vehicle with your pet. Once you arrive, please call us at (907) 268 2242 and we will provide you with further instructions.

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.

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Zoetis rewards

With Zoetis Rewards, you can enjoy special perks, discounts, and rewards tailored to your pet care needs.

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Hills 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.

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Koala Online Pharmacy

Convenient online ordering and free home delivery for your pets medications.

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Laser 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!

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Spryng 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.

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Solensia

Solensia is a once-monthly, injectable monoclonal antibody therapy for the control of feline osteoarthritis (OA) pain.

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Pain 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!

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