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
How often should I vaccinate my pet?
April 2, 2024 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
How often or do I need to vaccinate my pet? Hi, my name is Dr. Sean McPeck, the CEO and owner of Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center. A few different...
“COVID Puppies” Bringing BAD Behavior to Vet Clinics – Dr. McPeck’s Solution
April 2, 2024 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Well, yeah, you can. Hi. My name’s Dr. Sean McPeck. I’m the owner and CEO of Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center. One...
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...
How cold is TOO cold for your pet? Expert tips on winter dog care
March 15, 2024 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
How cold is too cold for doing outside activities with your dogs? Hi, I’m Dr. Sean McPeck. I am the owner and CEO of Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center. A...
Care of an Esophagostomy (E) Feeding Tube
November 28, 2023 / smcpeck@tier1vet.com
Temperature of formula: Always feed the formula through the E-tube at room temperature, or slightly warmer, to avoid vomiting. Prior to feeding, draw up the required volume of formula into...
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...