Cara Elton, DVM

Dr. Cara Elton is a lifelong Alaskan. She was born and raised in Anchorage and her childhood pets were cared for at Diamond Animal Clinic, which later evolved into Midnight Sun Animal Hospital + Emergency Care. Dr. Elton graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and is happy to be practicing high quality veterinary medicine in her hometown with a dedicated team of professionals.Dr. Elton enjoys general veterinary medicine, surgery, and has a special interest in endoscopy as a relatively non-invasive means of diagnosing and treating patients.

Milissa Lewis, DVM

Dr. Milissa Lewis grew up on a small dairy farm outside of Portland, Maine sparking her interest in veterinary medicine at an early age. In 2016 she graduated from Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation Dr. Lewis moved to Alaska for the pristine mountains and endless outdoor adventures. She enjoys general veterinary medicine, small animal surgery and occasionally practices marine mammal medicine. Dr. Lewis now calls Seward Alaska her home and lives there with her partner, infant son, three dogs and her angsty cat. When not working she can be found trail running, climbing mountains and bike touring with her family.

Grace Lund, DVM

Dr. Grace Lund was born and raised in the small town of Talkeetna, Alaska. In 2024, she graduated from a joint program between University of Alaska Fairbanks and Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she completed an emergency internship in Wisconsin, before returning home to Alaska. Currently living in Anchorage with her dog and cat, she enjoys small animal emergency and surgery. When she’s not at work, you can find her enjoying time outside with her family and dog. 

Nikki Wimmer Gonzalez, DVM

(Practice Limited to Small Animal Internal Medicine )

Born and raised in Alaska, Dr. Gonzalez is grateful to be back home serving the community she loves. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University, followed by advanced clinical training at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. There, she completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, as well as residency and fellowship in small animal internal medicine.

Her career has taken her across the country, with time spent in Virginia, California, and Washington before returning to Alaska. Along the way, Dr. Gonzalez has remained deeply committed to both patient care and education. She has been honored to participate in internship training programs and values the opportunity to mentor the next generation of veterinarians.

Dr. Gonzalez enjoys all facets of internal medicine, with particular interests in gastroenterology, endocrinology, and immunology. Early in her clinical practice, she developed a strong interest and advanced skills in ultrasound imaging, which she values as a critical diagnostic tool.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Gonzalez is an advocate for the healing power of the human-animal connection. She has enjoyed volunteering with equine therapy programs for children and looks forward to future opportunities to serve her community. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the Last Frontier.