Polar Pets Veterinary Clinic offers well and sick pet examinations, vaccinations, microchipping, domestic health certificates, and surgical services.
Dr. Jesse Rizor has been a veterinarian for 15+ years. He has practiced in emergency hospitals, day practices, and even zoos! Before becoming a veterinarian Dr. Rizor worked at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as a manatee zookeeper (that's him below feeding the manatees).

At Polar Pets Veterinary Clinic Dr. Rizor sees a wide variety of pets from cats and dogs, reptiles, amphibians, fish, rodents, ferrets, and other small mammals. Please call to ask if you have a special pet that needs to be seen.
Because pets can’t tell us when something feels wrong, regular wellness exams are an important part of preventive care. These visits allow us to evaluate your pet from nose to tail, monitor for early signs of illness, and address concerns before they become more serious. We recommend routine check-ups with wellness assessments tailored
Because pets can’t tell us when something feels wrong, regular wellness exams are an important part of preventive care. These visits allow us to evaluate your pet from nose to tail, monitor for early signs of illness, and address concerns before they become more serious. We recommend routine check-ups with wellness assessments tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and health needs to support long-term well-being.
Vaccinations are an important part of preventive healthcare, helping protect pets from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Puppies and kittens require a series of vaccines as their immune systems develop, followed by boosters throughout adulthood. Our veterinarians will recommend a vaccination schedule tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors.
Protecting your pet from heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites is an important part of preventive care. These parasites can cause significant health problems if left untreated. Our veterinary team offers safe, effective prevention options tailored to your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors to help keep them healthy and protected.
From spays and neuters to more complex surgeries, our Polar Pets veterinary clinic provides skilled care, safety anesthesia protocols, and complete recovery support.
Oral health is essential. We offer exams, cleanings, digital dental x-rays, and extractions to support your pet’s comfort and protect against dental disease.
Our in-house diagnostic tools allow the Polar Pets veterinary clinic to deliver rapid results, helping us quickly pinpoint and treat medical concerns. In addition to our in-house laboratory we have partnered with Zoetis Reference Laboratory for advance testing.
We offer digital x-rays which allow detailed images of your pet's bones, organs, and other internal anatomy. X-rays are commonly used to evaluate conditions such as bone fractures, arthritis, foreign objects, enlarged organs, and certain heart or respiratory conditions.
Our Polar Pets vet clinic provides compassionate support during your pet’s final stages of life, focusing on comfort, dignity, and guidance for your family
A physical exam is required and proof of rabies vaccination. A rabies vaccination can be administered same day with an additional fee.
Canada: Please call to schedule and exam and health certificate. Travel through Canada also requires dogs to be microchipped.
We do not perform Hawaii or international health certificates. We recommend Anchorage Pet Travel Certificates
https://www.anchoragepettravelcertificates.com/international-travel
For established clients we perform spay, neuter, dental cleanings, mass removals, and other surgical procedures. Estimates will be provided at the time of your pet's physical examination.
Please call or email us to schedule your appointment. We are a small staff so if you don't get us on the phone please leave a message or email us at polarpetsvet@gmail.com
Please send medical records to ppvcrecords@gmail.com
We are now closed on Mondays, but open for longer hours Tuesday thru Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
We are by appointment only.
1130 West Dimond Blvd. STE A, Anchorage, Alaska 99515, United States
Open today | 07:00 am – 05:30 pm |
Business Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
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