At Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing the best possible education for our staff and the pet owner community. We strive to lead in veterinary medicine by addressing top client questions with expert answers from our veterinarians, ensuring that everyone is equipped to make knowledgeable decisions about their pets' health.
Stay tuned every week as we dive deep into different veterinary and animal health topics.
Whether you’re a pet owner interested in better nutrition for your pet, a student considering a career in veterinary medicine, or a professional looking to advance your skills, there’s something for everyone.
Educational Opportunities At Tier 1
The Tier 1 classroom will be open to community members, high school students, undergraduate students, veterinary technician students, doctor of veterinary medicine students, DVMs, and specialists for various levels of educational programming.
Canine Conditioning
Tactical Canine Training
Our Teaching Hospital
Though our teaching hospital is not yet open for students, we are in the works of developing a variety of teaching programs for veterinary professionals at various career points. Our goal is to one day be part of the match list for veterinary residency programs.
Learn more about our facility
3 Dangerous Winter Activities for Dogs: Essential Safety Tips from Tier 1 Vet
April 2, 2024 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Three things you do not want to do with your dogs during the winter months. I’m Dr. Sean McPEck, CEO and owner of Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center. So as...
Making History in Alaska and the Veterinary World
February 28, 2023 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
In just 3 years, Tier 1 VMC surpassed multiple industry benchmarks by recruiting 11 Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) and over 60 Technicians to join them, all IN THE ARCTIC...
The Danger of a Break Up …And Skipping the Parvovirus Vaccine
April 1, 2022 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Break up isn’t the only thing brewing this time of year; it’s parvo season. The weather is warming up, the snow is FINALLY melting, and people and pets are itching...
What to Expect in the Emergency Room at Tier 1 VMC
March 28, 2022 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Not all animal hospitals handle their emergency services the same way, but this is how we function at Tier 1. On any given day at Tier 1, there are between...
Checking Off the Recheck: When & Why Rechecks are Important
January 26, 2022 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
One of the most common messages I find on my board is that an owner wants a refill of a medication. Slightly less frequently, it’ll have written underneath that the...
Straight to the Core: Recommended Vaccines for Dogs
January 26, 2022 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Lately, so much of our news stream and media focus on vaccinations and boosters — how many and how often. So I might as well use this opportunity for a...
CBD for Pets: A Budding Medication
November 29, 2021 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
We use a wide variety of medications in veterinary medicine. Many of them overlap with human medicine but are prescribed at different dosages and for different conditions. In the last...
High, How Are You? THC Toxicity in Pets
November 29, 2021 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Marijuana, THC, pot, grass, 420…by any other name, it is no friend of pets. Dogs don’t dab, cats don’t chill, and no hot-boxing allowed. Veterinarians and our staff don’t care...
Bringing Up Two Points
September 28, 2021 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Ear cropping is an elective surgery currently implemented in approximately 20 dog breeds, including Dobermans, Great Danes, Boxers, Schnauzers, and many others. (What dog food is most popular for large...
Going for the Golden Years: Helping Your Pet Age Well
September 28, 2021 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Pets, just like the rest of us, inevitably age. As much as we would like to, even vets can’t fight the aging process. However, we can share a few tips...