Anchorage Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care

06/19/2026

We have you to thank for the honor of being named Best of Alaska Veterinary Clinic three years in a row! ❤️

If Anchorage Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care has made a difference for you and your pet, we would be honored to have your vote for this year’s Best of Alaska award.

Your support means so much to our team and is a wonderful way to recognize the dedication and compassion they bring to our patients every day.

Voting closes on June 28, and it only takes a moment! Use the link below and vote for us under Veterinarian in the Retail & Services section.

Thank you for trusting us with your pets and for supporting our team! 🐾

Vote today on the top 5 Alaskan businesses in each category.

06/17/2026

We never imagined a little tick to cause so much buzz 📰

Here's a followup with some great information and resources! 📢

🔎 Yes, Alaska has ticks. Here’s what Alaskans should know before heading outdoors or traveling with pets. 🐾

Squirrel and hare ticks are commonly found on wild rodents and hares in Alaska, and they are occasionally found on domestic dogs and cats. Non-native tick species can also be introduced by traveling people, pets, migratory birds, and wildlife.

Tularemia is the only tickborne disease known to occur in Alaska. No cases of Lyme disease acquired in Alaska have been confirmed in people or dogs, though people and pets have been exposed while traveling out of state.

A simple way to reduce risk and support public health surveillance is to do routine tick checks—especially after outdoor activities, travel, or time in areas where ticks are common. Pet owners should check dogs and cats carefully around the eyes and ears, under the collar, around the tail, and on the legs and feet.

If you find a tick:

• Remove it promptly using fine-tipped tweezers.
• Save it in a sealed container or plastic bag, if possible.
• Submit it through Alaska’s Submit-A-Tick Program for identification. ( https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/vet/ticks/submit-a-tick/ )
• Contact your healthcare provider or veterinarian if you have concerns about illness or a reaction after a tick bite.

Please note: DEC’s Submit-A-Tick Program identifies tick species to support statewide monitoring. If a tick is needed for diagnostic testing related to a health concern, consult your healthcare provider or veterinarian to find an appropriate laboratory.

By staying informed and reporting ticks when they are found, Alaskans can help public health and veterinary officials better understand tick activity in our state.

Learn more about ticks in Alaska, tick prevention and identification, and the Submit-A-Tick Program:
https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/vet/ticks/

ℹ️ This post follows up on a tick safety awareness post recently shared by Anchorage Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care.

06/09/2026

We have you to thank for the honor of winning Best of Alaska Veterinary Clinic three years in a row! ✨

If you and your pet have had a good experience with Anchorage Veterinary Clinic and Urgent Care, please vote for us for this year’s Best of Alaska award!🐩

Your nomination shows our staff the appreciation they deserve for the dedication they show every day.🐾

Voting only takes a moment, use the link below and vote for us under Veterinarian in the retail and services section.🩺

https://www.adnbestofalaska.com/vote

Voting will take place from June 8th to June 28th

06/05/2026

We are loving this sun ☀️ Please take care to enjoy responsibly! Don't leave pets in the car. Take precautions when exercising your pets outside. Thank you, AACC, for this post!

☀️ “But the windows were cracked…” isn’t enough.

💙Today temperatures are expected to climb into the high 70s here in Anchorage, and that means vehicles can become dangerous fast.

💚Yesterday, our Animal Control Officers responded to two separate vehicles with dogs inside. Both vehicles had windows rolled down… and both measured approximately 130°F inside using our temperature gun.

🐾 Please remember:

🚗 Cracked windows do NOT keep cars cool
🌡️ Outside temperatures in the 70s can quickly create deadly temperatures inside vehicles
🐕 Dogs can overheat much faster than people
⏱️ Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can happen in minutes

💙We know many pet owners mean well, but there is no “quick errand” when temperatures rise.

💚If you love them, leave them home.

💙Your dog would much rather take a nap in a cool house than wait in a vehicle that can become dangerously hot.

💚Please help us spread the word and keep pets safe this summer. If you see an animal in a hot vehicle please call our dispatch line at (907)343-8119🐾

05/28/2026

Found on a local anchorage pet just 1 day ago. Yup, it's a tick. It will be sent to the state vet office for identification and possible infectious disease testing. The family was hiking near flattop in Anchorage and this little gem was found hours later. The pet has NOT been outside of Anchorage. I'm sorry to tell you that ticks ARE in Alaska. Please consider talking to your vet about whether flea/tick prevention is right for your pet.

05/15/2026

PSA: Starting Tomorrow we are open Saturdays 10-7!
Call 907-268-2242 if you need to get your furry friends in to see us.

Happy bike to work day!
Thanks for everybody who stopped by this morning!

05/14/2026

Well, this is a bit belated, BUT...
We want to recognize the excellent work our crew does in the clinic AND in their free time.

Dr. Emily Mehlman, Amanda Beck, and Dr. Tes Mutton joined another Alaska Rural Veterinary Outreach, Inc. trip to volunteer with spays and neuters, vaccines and addressing minor health concerns in our communities that do not have full-time veterinary access (this time, it was Glen Allen). These trips require excellent team work, creative solutions, and long hours, but reward the team with feelings of great satisfaction and connection. We highly recommend supporting Alaska Rural Veterinary Outreach, Inc. in any way you can. It is a great crew and we always enjoy working with them!

Additionally, we had another successful Backcountry First Aid Class! This one sold out in record time (just 1 hour!!!). We appreciate Dr. Emily Mehlman and technician Summer Sweet (and her dog, Ragnar!) for volunteering their time to help with this community outreach.

04/29/2026

❤️ Help us Celebrate all of our Amazing Veterinarians on World Veterinarian Day! We are proud to celebrate the incredible veterinarians who are the heart of our clinic. Their compassion, expertise, and dedication shine through in every patient they care for—whether it’s a routine wellness exam or a more complex medical need. They go above and beyond to ensure your pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved, all while providing the highest level of medical care. From playful puppies and curious kittens to cherished senior companions and all your little critters in between, our veterinarians work tirelessly to keep them happy and healthy. We are so grateful for the passion and commitment they bring each and every day. ❤️



Thank you Dr. John, Dr. Mehlman, Dr. Kunch, Dr. Richardson, Dr. Julie, Dr. Zimmerman and all of our relief doctors that help fill in!

04/24/2026

As of April 27th--We are back up and running!!! Thank you for your patience.

We are diligently working to find out why our phone lines and email are not consistently working !!

If you cannot reach us, please contact us at [email protected] or stop by during business hours. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience!