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We are here at College Village Animal Clinic to earn a living doing what we enjoy. We recognize that the animals we treat are an integral part of our families. We strive to minimize the stress experienced by our patients during diagnostics and treatment by using the highest quality medical treatment possible and by recognizing, then relieving pain or discomfort.

We also take the time to fully address owner questions and concerns and educate owners about the best available options. We serve to improve the quality of life for pets through owner education and community service.

As we work to provide top level medical care for your pets we have recently made two major additions to our Hospital.

A strong trend in the Human Medical Profession is to transition to electronic medical records. We recently completely replaced our computer system and installed terminals in all areas of the clinic including the exam rooms. This upgrade has allowed us to transition to electronic medical records.  We can immediately access the appointment schedule or review information from prior visits to answer your questions or to help assess treatment response in your pet’s ongoing medical condition. Electronic medical records provide more complete and organized information which is always accessible and legible. We can incorporate digital pictures which are “worth a thousand words” and can be reviewed to track progress on a case. We can instantly access all lab work, digital photos and digital radiographs and over time we will be able to review trends in your pet’s lab work over their lifetime.  Most basic information was imported from our old system, but one your next visit please update your phone numbers and email information.

For our second upgrade we installed a new Digital X-ray radiology system.  While we have been able to take small digital dental radiographs for the past three years, we are now one of the few clinics in Anchorage with the capability to take larger format digital radiographs.

Digital radiographs have markedly increased clarity. Imagine going from an analog record album to a Blu-ray disc in a single step! Digital radiographs decrease the amount of radiation exposure to your pet and our staff and also reduce the number of re-takes needed for incorrect technique or positioning.  Our doctors can review the Digital x-rays in a variety of ways including magnification and contrast allowing us to better interpret and diagnose your pet’s medical condition. The images can also be directly transmitted for second opinions to radiologists or universities over the internet.  We can pull up your pet’s radiographs on any terminal in the hospital to show them to you and we can provide you with a copy of your pet’s x-ray on disc.  Just ask us!

American Animal Hospital Association
	We voluntarily participate in American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) evaluations to ensure compliance with the highest standard of care.  Less than 15 % of all U.S. animal hospitals are AAHA accredited.
Our Location
	We are located at 2036 E. Northern Lights Boulevard just before Lake Otis in the College Village Mall.
Hours of Operation We are open Monday through Friday at 7:30 am for surgical drop-offs.  Appointments are scheduled from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.  We are open Saturdays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. After hours–please leave a message or call: PET Emergency Treatment Center at 907.274.5636.