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.
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Pain Management: When Good Intentions Don’t Cut It
October 30, 2020 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Dogs get hurt. It happens, and vets understand. We also understand your desperate need to help your pet when they are hurting, but I implore you: Do not allow yourself...
A Prickle of Fear: The Danger of Porcupine Quills
October 14, 2020 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Porcupines seem to be particularly plentiful this year and are coming into frequent contact with people, pups, tires, and even cats in surprising numbers. Alaskans have to be watchful for...
Bland Diet: A Calm in the GI Storm
September 28, 2020 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Diarrhea and vomiting: as much havoc as they wreak on your carpeting, imagine your pup’s gut. Vomiting and diarrhea are some of the most common ailments that we see pets...
Quite a few bugs in your ear
September 19, 2020 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
As duck season approaches and we spend more time on water retrievals, I am battling an ear infection in my lab Colt. Colt has had a few major ear infections...
Giardia: The Bane of Water Dogs
August 27, 2020 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
As many of you gear up for hunting season, I know your 4-legged hunting buddies are chomping at the bit to join you. Whether you’re heading out to moose camp,...
Choosing a Diet for Your Dog
August 23, 2020 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Choosing a diet for your dog can be a difficult and daunting decision. There are so many different choices for makers and brands, flavors, protein and micronutrient make-up, treatment/age-focused foods,...
Chew on This: Dental Health for Pets
July 30, 2020 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
What can you do at home to care for your pet’s teeth and set them up for dental success? Simple answer: the same as you do for your own —...
Protect Your Dog with These Required & Recommended Vaccines
October 29, 2019 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
“Which vaccines are required for my dog, and which vaccines are good to have?” The rabies vaccine is mandated by law in Alaska. The distemper, adenovirus, and parvovirus (DAP) vaccine,...
Learn the Tried & True Method of Introducing Cats & Dogs
September 20, 2019 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Introducing a new pet into your home is an exciting but sometimes stressful experience. Perhaps the most challenging dynamic occurs during interspecies introductions. Cats and dogs communicate differently, so it...
How to Find a Reputable Puppy Breeder
April 29, 2019 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
“How do I find a good breeder and the right dog for me?” When looking for a reputable puppy breeder, make sure the breeder performs health testing, has their litters...