Veterinarian | Anchorage, AK

Position

Associate Veterinarian – Anchorage, AK

Southside Animal Hospital and Wellness Center is a small animal general practice facility serving the community of southern Anchorage since 1996. Dr. Sandstrom has been leading our team for the last year and is excited to start growing! We are looking for a veterinarian who is passionate about supporting our tight‑knit community. All experience levels are welcome; we can onboard and mentor a newly graduated doctor or pair you with a seasoned vet for advanced training.

Our team is dynamic, collaborative, and free of day‑to‑day drama. We provide care for dogs, cats, ferrets, and are open to expanding care to exotic animals and pocket pets. We support progressive lifelong patient care, including orthopedic surgery, canine rehabilitation, general medicine, soft tissue surgery, and niche skills such as ultrasound. Our diagnostics include in‑house hematology, digital full‑body and dental radiology, and a recently upgraded ultrasound machine.

We use Cornerstone software and are almost fully transitioned to electronic medical records.

• Provide comprehensive veterinary care for small animals.
• Perform and assist in orthopedic surgery and soft‑tissue procedures.
• Support on‑site canine rehabilitation sessions.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as hematology analyzers, digital radiography, and ultrasound.
• Mentor and collaborate with colleagues to improve general medicine skills and surgical experience.
• Participate in team events and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.

• Base salary of $100,000 to $140,000 (depending on experience)
• Production‑based bonuses paid out monthly
• Sign‑on bonus of up to $20,000 plus relocation expenses if applicable

Entry Level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Veterinary Services