Description
Veterinarian – Urgent Care Focus
Fairbanks, Alaska
Looking for a veterinary position that offers the pace and variety of urgent care while still providing strong team support and work/life balance?
Our independently owned, AAHA certified, 7 DVM small animal practice in Fairbanks, Alaska is seeking a veterinarian to join our collaborative and experienced team. This position is primarily focused on urgent care appointments, with opportunities to see routine wellness and preventive care visits as scheduling allows.
Our hospital is newly renovated but has been a part of our community for over 50 years. Our doctors genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another. This is an ideal opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys urgent care medicine, wants access to mentorship and collaboration, and is looking for a unique lifestyle opportunity in Alaska.
One of the most rewarding aspects of this position is the opportunity to provide an essential service to the entire Fairbanks veterinary community. During evening hours, this veterinarian will care not only for patients from our own practice, but also for patients referred from other local veterinary hospitals after they close for the day.
This role allows you to make a meaningful impact by helping ensure pets in the community continue to have access to veterinary care when they need it most. You will see a wide variety of urgent care cases while serving as an important resource for both pet owners and fellow veterinarians throughout the area.
Schedule & Support
2:00 PM – 12AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Dedicated licensed veterinary technician and 2 veterinary assistants during shifts
Designed to provide consistency, flexibility, and meaningful time off
What We Offer
Variably paced and interesting urgent care caseload
Opportunity to build client relationships while practicing high-quality medicine
Independently owned practice that values teamwork, medicine, and employee wellbeing over corporate production goals
Newly renovated hospital facility, experienced support staff and modern equipment
A positive, team-oriented culture where doctors help each other succeed
Why Fairbanks?
Fairbanks offers an incredible lifestyle for veterinarians who enjoy adventure, outdoor recreation, and a close-knit community. Alaska provides experiences you simply cannot get anywhere else:
Northern lights throughout the winter
Endless hiking, fishing, skiing, snowmachining, and wildlife opportunities
Long summer days and stunning scenery
A welcoming community with a slower pace outside the clinic
No state income tax
Many people come to Alaska planning to stay a year — and end up building a life here.
Benefits
Health insurance, 401K, PTO, licensure and association dues, CE allowance, VIN membership, uniform allowance, employee discount, lots of snacks & friendly coworkers
Qualifications
DVM or equivalent degree
Eligible for Alaska veterinary licensure
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required
Comfortable managing urgent care cases and prioritizing patient needs
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
If you are looking for a rewarding veterinary position with a supportive team, interesting cases, and the opportunity to live somewhere truly unique, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
At least 1 year clinical experience
