Are you an adventurer awaiting an opportunity to navigate the wild world of Alaskan Sled Dogs?

If so, we invite you to experience the summer adventure of a lifetime. Alaska Icefield Expeditions is seeking Veterinary Technicians to join our 26th season of glacier dog sledding! Immerse yourself in the beauty and traditions of Southeast Alaska. 

You will work with Dr. Millman and be on site in Juneau and Skagway Alaska where PAC Services provide all of the medical care for sled dogs working in the summer. This job requires traveling to different glacier based camps for frequent vet visits. Travel includes helicopter flights to and from camp, where plenty of sightseeing and a continual variety of work is expected throughout the season. 

We are focused on a high level of medical care for our sled dogs at our glacial dogsled camps. You’ll have what it takes for this position if you excel at diagnosing illnesses, recognizing dog behavior, communication, and organizational skills. The perfect fit for this position showcases a demeanor that combines compassion, attentiveness, and resiliency. 

Vet Techs are expected to be hands on with each of the sled dogs in their care. This includes dog inspections, ensuring all injuries and illnesses are identified and immediately brought to the Camp Manager, Lead Musher and Company Vet. Vet techs will also ensure the BCS of each dog is at company standard for tours. This position will provide educational material and participate in camp meetings to relay Standard of Care protocols, dogs first training, musher reporting, vet box contents, proactive training for females in heat and general care as needed. 

This position includes provided housing and a meal allowance. It also includes an end of season bonus for those who complete the entirety of the season beginning in the third week of April through the end of September.

Your great Alaskan adventure awaits! Learn how your office could reside in the breathtaking Land of the Midnight Sun.

See job details and requirements by following the links below:

https://www.akdogtour.com/

Job Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid required
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must pass random drug testing (including marijuana)
• Need to have graduated through an Accredited Program

To learn more about how to begin your great Alaskan adventure, see job details and requirements by following the links below:

https://www.akdogtour.com/

About Alaska Icefield Expeditions Inc.

Alaska Dog Sledding and Glacier Flightseeing Join us in 2024 as we celebrate our 25th season of operations. The glacier dog sledding difference is all in the guest experience. At Alaska Icefield Expeditions, we recognize that there are multiple operators out there for you to choose from; each with their own unique qualities, picturesque scenery and furry companions. For this reason, each of our employees, from the ground staff to the camp chef, participate in Alaska Host Visitor Service and Tour Operators Program of Safety Training, ensuring you the friendliest, safest and most knowledgeable staff in the industry. Join us on the Denver Glacier in Skagway or the Herbert or Mendenhall Glaciers in Juneau for an experience over 20 years in the making. We thank you for choosing to support Alaska and considering a ride with the Athletes of AIE. Visiting Juneau Alaska or Skagway Alaska this summer? Join us on a summer dogsledding adventure on the icefield and meet our Alaska huskies! Our helicopter-based icefield and glacier dog sledding tour whisks you from the dock to the glacier with the maximum comfort and safety. Enjoy glacier flightseeing prior to landing at our dogsleddi...ng camp on the glacier. Once here you will meet our sled dog teams of Alaskan Huskies and their professional mushers and dog handlers. After learning about the dogs, you will enjoy a ride on a dogsled! In the middle of summer! Opportunities to drive the dog sled on the glacier and take photos are plentiful. Please join us this summer for glacier dogsledding and spectacular flight seeing in either Juneau or Skagway. There is limited availability and spaces fill quickly Ensure your spot by using our online reservation system or give us a call.

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