City: Anchorage
State: Alaska
Hospital Name: Alaska Veterinary Clinic
Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
The Alaska Veterinary Clinic, in Anchorage Alaska, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian.
About our Team:
The Alaska Veterinary Clinic is the longest established veterinary practice in the state of Alaska, established in 1958 - before Alaska was even a state! We are thankful for our 5 full time veterinarians and 5 full time Licensed Technicians. The majority of our lay staff has been with us for over 5 years. We strive to provide progressive and compassionate quality care along with exceptional client service and value. Our team's goal is to continually improve our knowledge, sharpen our skills, and expand our ability to provide the best care in Anchorage while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance.
- We see dogs, cats and exotics.
- Our practice focus is to provide the best preventative care by conducting thorough examinations, offering up to date diagnostics and treatment plans with special emphasis for treatment of Periodontal Disease.
- We Moved to a brand new, fully equipped, state-of-the-art facility in 2023
- Our dental treatment stations feature high speed dental burr, scaler, polisher, digital patient monitoring, and digital dental x-ray.
- As part of our standard of care, we provide anesthetic lab work for all anesthetic procedures, full mouth dental x-rays for all dental treatments, and utilize both Phoenix and Idexx laboratories for referral diagnostics along with several other referral lab options.
- We are a paper-lite facility
SALARY PLUS Compensation Model:
Guaranteed Annual SALARY paid month to month (range $130,000 - $140,000 depending on experience)
PLUS Monthly Production Bonus (we are paying your guaranteed salary UP FRONT and then you have the ability to produce up to and beyond this salary minimum. The additional revenue produced will qualify you for a production bonus based on a percentage rate of 21%-23%.)
Signing Bonus Package:
- Sign on Bonus will be paid at start date ($5,000-$10,000)
- Relocation Bonus Package ($5,000 - $10,000)
New Grad Benefits
- Regional Next Level Mentorship Program for all New Grads for year one.
- $15,000 Tuition Assistance Bonus to newly graduated veterinarians who commit to a contract by the end of 2024.
- $5,000 CE for newly graduated veterinarians who commit to a contract by end of 2024.
- Referral Program Eligibility Once you sign with us, if you refer “a friend” you can earn an additional $10,000
- Other Bonuses
- We love to add specific incentives aimed at YOU. What would make you smile? A gym membership? A vacation? Doggie Spa/Day Care services? A new iPhone/Apple Watch? Once we get to know you, we can tailor your contract to fit you.
Paid Time Off
- Minimum 2 weeks (12 days)
Schedule
- 3-4 days a week (10-hour shifts) – counts as full time
CE & Professional Memberships
- Annual stipend for CE of your choice ($2,500 - $3,000)
- Professional Training and Development upon request
- Midmark Dental Training
- Membership in AVMA, VIN, AKVMA, your choice of additional memberships
Benefits
- Full Health Care (medical, vision, dental)
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health Services (online, over the phone, in person, etc)
- Pet Benefits – per hospital policy
- NVA perks on thousands of brands (rental cars, COSTCO, entertainment, etc)
About Anchorage, AK:
The city of Anchorage, AK is in "South Central" Alaska - a bustling city of 300,000 people and is considered the main hub of commerce for our state. Enjoy all things that a city can offer with quick access to the endless opportunities for outdoor adventure that awaits you! It's a short drive to Denali, the Kenai Peninsula, and the Chugach range is in our back yard. Hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, kayaking, outdoor photography, and wildlife viewing are just a few of the incredible options available.