Animal Clinic Fundraiser

Help raise funds for the new Animal Clinic

We are beyond excited to get this project underway. With growing demands in our animal care department, both in husbandry and veterinary care, we are excited to be expanding and improving our facilities. I am thankful to be a part of a motivated team that’s reaching for all the same goals!

Sarah Howard
Executive Director

Help Us Reach the $5 Million Goal

Donate to the Clinic Capital Campaign Now

To donate via check, please mail to:
AWCC
PO Box 949
Girdwood, AK.
99587
Please be sure to make a notation on your check “ACH Building Donation” and thank you for your generous support.

Our Project Goals

Animal Clinic

Create a more efficient kitchen that can accommodate preparation of all animal diets without having to utilize separate spaces for bears and other animals complete with walk-in refrigerator, walk-in freezer, see-through cabinets and storage space for optimal prep and operations, and triple sink for proper cleaning and sanitizing.

Collocate an improved animal infirmary into the same building as the animal commissary by creating a multi-room space with a large garage door to accommodate larger animals coming in for surgeries, hydraulic table/lift system for surgeries, a separate wing of the building to maintain biosecurity, and a workstation in the clinic for the Head Veterinarian.

Create gear storage, keeper workstations, additional enrichment and supplies storage, restrooms, break room, and overnight accommodations in a combined “middle space,” separating the infirmary and commissary. This will include workstations for keepers to handle record keeping, notes, observations, etc.; an all-staff break room; and separate overnight space with 2 accommodating restrooms for the vet to stay in during overnight visits, or full-time staff to stay during rescue and calving season. Having a full-kitchen and restroom allows for overnight emergency stays. This will also remain open for any staff member that gets stuck at AWCC overnight due to weather, etc.

Our animal care team of keepers and veterinary staff at AWCC is growing and improving quickly. These additions and expansions will make it possible for us to not only provide the best care for resident animals at the AWCC but will allow us to expand and explore opportunities to rescue, care for, and potentially release injured and orphaned animals back into the wild. We are building a world class facility for wildlife care givers and veterinarians to exchange information, come for training programs, and contribute to wildlife conservation and education worldwide. This global effort and collaboration in wildlife medicine will not only provide cutting edge care for our animals and vulnerable Alaskan wildlife but will contribute to wildlife health of animals throughout the world.

Dr. Michelle Oakley
AWCC Head Veterinarian

Donate to the ACH Capital Campaign Now