Every pet treated like family.
Hometown care in the heart of Homer, where your pet is greeted by name and walk-ins are always welcome.
Open now · closes 5:30 pmMon–Thu 7:30 am – 5:30 pm · Fri 7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Emergency Line:907.235.0143our 24-hour line
"Good medicine, hometown hearts."
Care that starts with listening.
We opened our doors on Pioneer Ave in 2021 with one simple idea: Homer deserves honest, personal vet care from people who remember your pet's name. We listen first and explain every option in plain language, so you always know exactly where your pet stands.
2021
Serving the Lower Kenai Peninsula since
Full-service
Medical, surgical & dental
Same-day
Appointments & walk-ins
What sets us apart.
Walk-ins, always welcome
Sick pet today? We'll see you today — no appointment needed. Check today's live wait from the couch before you head in.
A small team that knows your pet
Locally owned and independent. We take the time to learn your pet's whole story — you'll never be just another chart in a busy waiting room.
Care that fits your budget
Our $109 wellness plan bundles six months of exams, vaccines, and lab work — honest, transparent pricing without surprises.
Check in from your car or couch
Skip the lobby entirely. See today's live wait, join the line online from wherever you are, and we'll let you know the moment we're ready for you.
Everything your pet needs, right here in Homer.
From vaccines to surgery, we handle it all right here in town — no drives down the highway, no referral waitlists. Good medicine with a small-town bedside manner.
Preventive Wellness
Nose-to-tail exams, tailored vaccinations, parasite prevention and nutrition counseling for every life stage.
Learn moreEmergency Care
Urgent care during office hours, plus an emergency line that reaches a veterinarian anytime.
Surgery & TPLO
Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, including TPLO repair, with attentive anesthesia monitoring and pain control.
Learn moreDiagnostics
Digital X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house lab with results in minutes — same-day answers, same-day treatment.
Dentistry
Cleanings under anesthesia, full-mouth digital dental X-rays, extractions and oral surgery.
Learn moreGeneral Medicine
Thorough diagnostic workups and evidence-based treatment for whatever ails your pet.
Plus everyday care for every kind of pet
Senior Pet Care
Twice-yearly exams with senior bloodwork and blood-pressure screening.
Exotic Animal Care
Skilled medical, surgical and dental care for herbivores, small mammals, birds and reptiles.
Pharmacy
A fully stocked in-house dispensary, so treatment starts right away.
Nutrition & Behavior
Individualized dietary planning and practical behavioral counseling.
Quality of Life
Thoughtful assessment, honest counseling and humane euthanasia, with your pet's dignity first.
No appointment? No problem. Just come on in.
Check in online from your truck, your couch, or our lobby, and we'll give you a shout the moment we're ready for your pet.
Vet Care Membership — $109, twice a year.
Good care shouldn't be a big-city luxury. No hidden fees, no automatic renewals — just a simple, honest way to keep your pet healthy all year, priced for real Homer budgets.
- Unlimited exams
- Broad-spectrum dewormer
- 5% discount on all products & services
Every 6 months
per pet, twice a year
Sign Up Online Prefer to call? 907.235.0143No hidden fees · No auto-renewal
Unlimited exams — it pays for itself in just a couple of visits
The folks your pets know by name.
Real neighbors who live here, fish here, and love on your pets like their own — backed by serious training and a whole lot of heart.
Zack Gardenfors, DVM, MS
Veterinarian & Owner
Surgery, orthopedics & advanced diagnostics
Susan Shaffer Sookram, DVM
Veterinarian
10+ years of mixed & small animal practice
Our Clinical Support Team
A caring support crew who keep every visit calm, comfortable, and stress-free.
A calm little hospital with a big heart.
Come take a look around — quiet exam rooms, an in-house lab, and a surgery suite, all right here in the heart of Homer. Just a calm space built around your pet.
- Calm, private exam rooms
- Fully equipped in-house laboratory
- Digital X-ray & ultrasound
- Modern surgical suite
601 E. Pioneer Ave. #102, Homer, AK 99603 — in the lower mall of the Kachemak Center, between Homer Animal Friends and Panama Reds off Heath St.
New to us? Here's how your first visit goes.
Book, call, or just walk in
Schedule online in about two minutes, give us a call, or stop by during open hours — no appointment needed to get started.
Bring what you have
Bring any records from your previous vet, or let us know before your appointment and we'll request them for you — so your pet's care isn't delayed.
Know the plan up front
Your first visit includes a full nose-to-tail exam, honest answers, and a clear written estimate before any treatment begins.
We'd love to hear from you.
Call, text, swing by Pioneer Ave, or send us a note — a real person gets back to you, no phone menus, no hold music. You can also book online anytime.
Homer, AK 99603
Hours
- Monday7:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Tuesday7:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Wednesday7:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Thursday7:30 am – 5:30 pm
- Friday7:30 am – 3:00 pm
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Chat with our team
Request prescription refills, request medical records, or ask us anything — all through our online chat, no phone tag required.
For emergencies, call 907.235.0143 (our 24-hour line).
"The staff here are kind and Dr. Gardenfors saved my cat in an emergency. So thankful we have 2 excellent vet clinics in Homer."
Ivy Schultz
via Google Reviews
Pet care tips, straight from our family to yours.
Seasonal advice, parasite prevention reminders, and clinic news for life on the Lower Kenai Peninsula. No spam — just useful tips a few times a year.