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Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital was founded in 1971 by James F. Sachtjen, DVM and was accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in 1976. It is through Dr. Sachtjen's dedication to quality care for companion animals that Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital has grown during the last thirty-five years to include over 31 compassionate team members providing veterinary care for your pet(s). Our six veterinarians work together to provide comprehensive care for your loved companion animal. Being accredited by AAHA means that our hospital has voluntarily undergone close scrutiny to prove that we abide by the highest standards and provide the highest level of care possible. We have proven excellence in five areas as outlined by AAHA: quality of care, diagnostics and pharmacy, management, medical records and facility. We enjoy the challenge of reaching the benchmarks posed by AAHA, which ensures that we are up-to-date on changes in veterinary medicine.
 James F. Sachtjen, DVM, Retired
Founder of Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital
Dr. Sachtjen, originally from Oregon and a 1967 graduate of Colorado
State University College of Veterinary Medicine, founded Mt. McKinley
Animal Hospital in 1971 after serving in the Air Force. Mt. McKinley
Animal Hospital obtained AAHA certification in 1976. During his career
he received presigious awards such as AAHA Veterinarian of the Year,
Western Region and was the past AAHA Regional Director.
Dr. Sachtjen is currently retired.
 Krislyn J. DeLeon, DVM
Dr. DeLeon came to Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital after graduation from
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She
completed her externship at Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital in 1994 and has
experience in mixed animal practice and Electron Microscopy while in her
home state of Kansas. Dr. DeLeon has special interests in soft-tissue
surgery, ultrasonography, endoscopy, thoracoscopy and laproscopy. She
enjoys treating dogs and cats but also enjoys the challenge of caring
for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, reptiles and birds. She lives in
Fairbanks with her family, two dogs, two cats and a fish.
 Scott Flamme, DVM
Dr. Flamme is originally from Canada and graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 2002. He moved to Fairbanks, Alaska in June 2002 and started working for Dr. James F. Satchjen at Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital. Dr. Flamme has completed training in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery, and he particularly enjoys orthopedic procedures. Dr. Flamme treats sporting/working breed dogs (especially Labs), cats and reptiles. When he is not working, Dr. Flamme enjoys spending time with his wife while rafting, fishing, playing hockey, and hunting.
 Nadia Bacon, DVM
Dr. Bacon graduated from veterinary college in Vienna, Austria in 1994. She then worked at University of Massachusetts College in a cancer research lab and in small animal practice near Boston, Massachusetts. She completed her veterinary certification in 1998 after one year of clinical rotations at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a staff member at Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital since 1998 and enjoys treating dogs, cats and small mammals.
 Cristina "Nina" Hansen, DVM
Dr. Hansen joined Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital in July of 2007 shortly after graduating from the University of Illinois' College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in a rural area of northern Illinois having dogs, cats, pocket pets, various reptiles, and her pinto pony "Priscilla" as pets. She first visited Alaska during the summer of 2003 and fell in love with the state. She currently lives with a cat, bird, and iguana. Dr. Hansen takes a special interest in ophthalmology, treating exotic pets (particularly birds), and wildlife, but also loves working with dogs and cats.
 Mary Sutherland, DVM
Dr. Sutherland has been with our team since June of 2005. She obtained her doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2005 and is originally from Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up around dogs, cats and horses and currently owns a five-year-old Greyhound. Dr. Sutherland likes to treat not only dogs and cats, but also loves the challenge of small mammals and birds.
 Shirley Sacco, Office Manager
Shirley Sacco has worked full time at Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital since February 1, 1980. Shirley was born and raised in Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada. In 1975 she graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks with a B.S. degree in Biology.
Shirley has worked a variety of positions at Mt. McKinley Animal Hospital including kennel assistant, veterinary assistant and client service representative. She has attended continuing education courses in customer service, communications, leadership and management through the American Animal Hospital Association. It is the Animal/Human bond Shirley enjoys most.
Shirley and her husband, Fred have enjoyed Pembroke Welsh Corgis in their lives since 1983. They currently share their home with a 6 year old male, and a 1 year old female.
Reception and Technical Staff
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