Associate Veterinarian – If Not Now, When? If not Alaska, Where?

Associate Veterinarian – If Not Now, When? If not Alaska, Where?

Location : Palmer, Alaska - yes, THE ALASKA.

Schedule : 10-hour shifts no on-call

Most people stay too long in the wrong job.

They tell themselves it’ll get better — that the caseload will ease, we will hire more techs, management will listen, or maybe next year will be different.

But it won’t. Not unless you make a meaningful move towards the life that you want to live.

At Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center, we believe that quitting well is one of the most important decisions you can make in your career. It’s not about giving up — it’s about choosing better. That’s exactly what Dr. Sean and Dr. SaraRose McPeck did. When they realized the system wasn't working, they stopped settling and started something of their own — a privately owned hospital built with intention.

If you’re reading this, something in your current role probably isn’t working. And if you wait another year to make a change, you’ll be right where you are now… just more tired.

So here’s the alternative,

What You’ll Get at Tier 1 :

• A Sustainable Schedule
• Avg15 shifts a month. That’s 180 shifts per year and 185 DAYS OFF in a year. No overnight call. No sneaky text messages asking you to “just cover one more shift.” You’ll have time to be a doctor and a real person. Remember who you were when you said “yes” to dinner invitations or brunches?
• Resources to Practice Medicine at a High Level
• You’ll have access to advanced diagnostics, a full support team (licensed techs and assistants), and a collaborative hospital that welcomes both general practice and complex cases. No corner-cutting. We work multiple modalities so you will be able to see complex cases and have resources to aid you from oncology, internal medicine and surgery to name a few.
• A Culture Built on Respect and Autonomy
• We don’t micromanage. We hire good people, give them the tools they need, and get out of their way. You’ll work with colleagues who have your back and leadership that doesn’t just listen — they respond. No cancel culture mob mentality, no squeezing every ounce of production out of you - people that care about the quality of work that they provide in their community. We live here. We raise our families here.
• A Path Forward
• Whether you want mentorship or you're ready to lead, you’ll have room to grow. Our team includes experienced GPs, ER vets, and specialists — we’ve learned a lot in the last decade and we want to keep being curious. We’re building something lasting here, and we want you to be a part of it.

What We’re Looking For :

Why Alaska? Why Now?

Dude! It’s even better than the pictures. It refills the soul and brings you back to nature. Palmer sits in the heart of the Mat-Su Valley — surrounded by mountains, wildlife, and wide open space. It’s 35 minutes away from Anchorage which is our “big” metropolitan city (yes, we have a Walmart and Target! : )

Alaska is not just a lifestyle change. It’s a reset. If you’re looking for meaning, momentum, and medicine that matters, this is your chance. Oh and the money, well that’s pretty good too.

This Is Your Moment.

You can keep telling yourself things will get better. That the stress is just part of the job. That next year, somehow, will be different.

Or you can call it what it is — and walk toward something better.

You have one life. One career. And right now, you’re standing at the fork in the road.

One path leads to more of the same.

The other? To purpose, possibility, and the practice you always hoped was out there.

We built it. Now it’s waiting for you.

Send your resume. Or just reach out.

We’re ready when you are.

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What’s Waiting for You

We know this kind of decision isn’t just emotional — it’s practical. That’s why we don’t play games with your compensation or your time.

Here’s what we offer — no fine print, no catch :

Pro-Sal : Our DVMs earn between $160k - $280k contingent on their drive

We don’t do negative accrual. You’ll be paid for the work you do, not penalized for the time you take to do it right.

Signing Bonus / Relocation Assistance

We invest in you — today and tomorrow. Moving to Alaska shouldn’t be a hurdle. We’ll help you get here and get settled.

CE Time Off & Reimbursement

You want to grow? We’ll make sure you can — with the time and support to actually do it.

Gym Membership & Wellness Perks

Because your health shouldn’t come last on your list; we like our DVMs to stay active and rejuvenated.

Pet Care Discounts

Your patients get great care — your own pets should too.

Flexible Scheduling

We work 10 shifts so you get real, full days off. No call. Just time to live.