Associate Veterinarian

Desert Pines is southern Nevada’s only full-service primary care, referral and emergency hospital for horses, providing sports medicine, surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, preventive care, ambulatory, emergency and critical care services. Our mission is to provide professional, high-quality, progressive medicine with compassionate care and excellent customer service to our clients and their horses. 

Our thriving six-doctor practice that includes a surgeon, an internist, and excellent support staff is seeking an Associate Veterinarian. The ideal candidate will enjoy a diverse caseload in the hospital and field. Applicants must have licensure and accreditation to practice in Nevada. The Associate Veterinarian position at Desert Pines Equine offers a generous signing bonus, competitive salary, and relocation assistance.

Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center was established in 1998. Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world but Vegas includes so much more than just the iconic strip. Desert Pines is the Preferred Provider at the South Point Equestrian Center who plays host to events 40 weeks out of the year. There is a thriving equine community beyond the glow of the neon lights, with a diverse horse population competing in events such as show jumping, dressage, eventing, racing, western pleasure, western cow-horse, cutting, and rodeo. As we move into fall, we welcome some of our largest events, including the Las Vegas National Horse Show, Longines FEI Jumping World Cup, and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The practice has served as the official veterinarians for the National Finals Rodeo since 1985.

•        4.5 day work week


•       Mentorship with ~80 + years of experience under one roof


•        An amazing technical support staff to assist with appointments


•        No state income tax in Nevada


•        Competitive benefits package:

As part of Altano, we are leading the way in equine veterinary care, and that starts with our employees. When it comes to benefits, we’ve got you covered, from traditional benefits that include health insurance, 401K, membership, and licensing dues to paid parental leave. Continue learning and growing in your career with Altano Academy, which includes a worldwide network of colleagues and specialists with whom you can collaborate through exchange groups, virtual and in-person CE events, and VetPD courses.

Expansion is on the horizon at Desert Pines, including an additional barn and nuclear scintigraphy facility. Come join us on the ground floor as we expand.

• Two large exam/treatment rooms


• ICU stalls


• Barn for hospitalization


• A surgical suite


• State-of-the-Art Equipment:
  
  
  
  •        Digital radiography
  
  
  •        1 and 3-meter endoscopy
  
  
  •        Digital ultrasound
  
  
  •        Arthroscopy
  
  
  •        Laparoscopy
  
  
  •        Power-float dental equipment
  
  
  •        Extracorporeal shockwave therapy
  
  
  •        Class IV laser
  
  
  •        IRAP processing