About Us
Bering Sea Animal Clinic is a full-service clinic providing traditional veterinary medical services for dogs and cats in orthopedics, dental cleanings and extractions, soft tissue and corrective surgeries, physical exams, diagnostics, new puppy and kitten wellness exams, laboratory testing, and radiology (X-rays).
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Dr. Sept specializes in orthopedic surgeries including TPLOs, trauma-induced bone fracture repairs, spay and neuters, and soft tissue corrective procedures.
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Our focus is keeping your pet happy and healthy. We tailor specific surgical and recovery plans to the correct diagnoses and treatment for your pet.
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Dr. Sept and the team keep you informed about surgery procedures, pre & post operative care and monitoring through recovery. Dr. Sept provides onsite 24-hour post-operative surgical care and pain management for surgeries requiring overnight stay at the clinic and on-call supportive care.
We make treatment decisions together and offer reasonable and affordable pricing for our veterinary services.
Our Team
Dr. Robert Sept, D.V.M., Owner
In 1978, Dr. Robert Sept moved to Alaska after graduating with honors and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree from Washington State University.
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Dr. Sept loves dogs and cats. Surprisingly, his parents wouldn’t let him get his first dog until High School. He originally wanted to study pharmacy in college but he quickly switched his focus to veterinary medicine. His two favorite colors are navy and royal blue. You can see him wearing blue daily in his surgical scrubs.
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In 1980, Dr. Sept met Joe Reddington, Sr. This relationship started Dr. Sept’s career with the Iditarod as a Trail Veterinarian, Chief Veterinarian, and Board of Director and a long-term relationship of taking care of Joe Reddington’s and Susan Butcher’s sled dogs, and many other famous mushers and dog sled teams ever since. Dr. Sept traveled to Europe to speak at a world-wide symposium, and continues to educate and pass on his knowledge about active sport and sled dog veterinary medicine and care.
Listen and read more to learn about Dr. Sept's Iditarod experiences during
his interview with Jeff Shultz on the Faces of Iditarod (https://faces.iditarod.com/bob-sept/)
Faith
Administrator & Surgical Assistant
Haydn
Surgical & Veterinary Assistant
Rosie
Veterinary Assistant
Company History
Bering Sea Animal Clinic opened its current location in Chugiak, Alaska in 2002.
Before the Chugiak location, Dr. Bob Sept established a full-service veterinary clinic in Anchorage and two remote Alaskan veterinary clinics in Bethel and King Salmon.
Over 47 Years of Caring for Alaskan Animals
1978
1978-1980
1980-1985
1980-Current
1981-1982
1983-2017
1983-1985
1985-1993
1985-1997
1987
1991-2017
2002-Current
Dr. Robert Sept graduated with honors, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree from Washington State University. Moved to Alaska
Pet Emergency in Anchorage, Alaska
Worked with Dr. Jim Scott at Arctic Animal Hospital
Started working with sled dog teams and mushers
Iditarod Chief Veterinarian
Established Bering Sea Animal Clinic in Bethel, Alaska
President, Iditarod Board of Directors
Iditarod Trail Veterinarian
Established Bering Sea Animal Clinic (BSAC) in Anchorage, Alaska
Dr. Robert Sept, D.V.M. inducted into the Iditarod Hall of Fame
Established remote veterinary clinic in King Salmon, Alaska
Established current veterinary practice in Chugiak, Alaska