The friendly, professional staff at VCA Eagle River is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. To be true to this mission the hospital team relies on several individuals, where each team member is equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet.
And if things get very complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board certified specialists. In a word: TEAMWORK!
Teamwork is a constant in our daily practice. From the very first person you speak to to the person who checks you and your pet out, our team of pet lovers works cohesively to create a warm and welcoming experience for both you and your pet.
Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.
Team Spotlight
Dr. Kathryn Martell graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She moved to Alaska and joined VCA Eagle River in 2000. She enjoys internal medicine cases, especially Oncology and Endocrinology. Dr. Martell is the Area Medical Director for VCA Alaska and Washington hospitals and also works for VCA in professional relations for the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii. When not working at the hospital or traveling for VCA, Dr. Martell enjoys snow skiing, scuba diving, hiking and traveling with her husband, Jay, and daughter, Camille.
Teresa joined the VCA family as a registered veterinary technician in September 2010. Originally from Northern California, she moved to Barrow, Alaska, in 2001 and worked for the North Slope Borough for eight years as a veterinary technician, animal control officer, and lay vaccinator for Barrow and seven surrounding villages. Although she enjoyed the adventures of the great North, it was time to move her family closer to the Anchorage area, and she has lived in Eagle River ever since.
In 2012, Teresa was promoted to hospital manager and now gets the best of both worlds: working on the administrative side of the ...
