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Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center seeks a veterinary associate to help us continue our tradition of excellence. Desert Pines is a well-established, progressive five-doctor practice with two surgeons, an internist, and excellent support staff serving as southern Nevada’s only fully-service equine veterinary hospital. We see equine athletes from barrel racing to Grand Prix dressage and jumping. 

Perks of the Job:

• 4.5 day work week
• Mentorship with ~60 + years of experience under one roof
• Full technical staff to assist with appointments
• Competitive benefits package:
  • Competitive salary + signing bonus + relocation assistance
  • Annual time off
  • Annual CE stipend
  • Employer contribution to health insurance
  • 401K with up to 4% employer match
  • Professional liability insurance
  • AAEP & AVMA dues
  • Licensing dues

Fun fact, Nevada is one of the few states in the country without a state income tax.

Top-Notch Facilities  - Expansion is on the horizon at Desert Pines in 2023, including an additional barn and nuclear scintigraphy facility.

• 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
  • PRP
  • In-house laboratory

*We provide comprehensive service and treatment to our sports medicine athletes to keep them at peak performance.*

What Happens In Vegas - The clinic sits just 20 minutes from the Red Rock National Conservation Area. You may think you know Vegas, but beyond the strip, the city has a small-town feel and a robust horse community.

With 12 months of sunny weather and 70 degrees in January, it serves as a great climate for outdoor activities:

• Trail running
• Mountain biking
• Mountain climbing
• Golf
• Team roping
• Trail riding
• Competing in equestrian events

Plus, it is home to professional sports teams, including The Raiders (NFL) and The Las Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), and many national equestrian events, from show jumpers to professional rodeo.

Applicants must be in completion in good standing of a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited university or a graduate of a college of veterinary medicine that has completed The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates® (ECFVG®) certification program. Applicants must have a veterinary license and accreditation to practice in the state of Nevada.

At Desert Pines Equine, we are also looking for an additional surgeon to join our team. The applicant can be board-qualified or individuals who have completed surgery residency training. Learn more > DPE Surgeon Job Posting

About Desert Pines Equine Center

Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center is a well-established, progressive four-doctor practice with two surgeons and excellent support staff serving as southern Nevada’s only fully-service equine veterinary hospital. The clinic has two large exam/treatment rooms, ICU stalls, a barn for hospitalization, and a surgical suite. The clinic also has state-of-the-art equipment, including digital radiography, 1 and 3-meter endoscopy, digital ultrasound, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, power-float dental equipment, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and class IV laser, IRAP processing, PRP and an in-house laboratory. The practice is currently 40% ambulatory with 60% in clinic caseload. Las Vegas has a diverse horse population with equestrians from dressage, jumping, show, racing, and the rodeo arena. The clinic sits just 20 minutes from the Red Rock National Conservation Area. You may think you know Vegas, but beyond the strip, the city has a small-town feel and a robust horse community. With over 310 sunny days a year, it serves as a great climate for outdoor activities such as trail running, mountain biking, mountain climbing, golf, team roping, trail riding, and competing in equestri...an events, to name a few. Plus, it is home to professional sports teams, including The Raiders (NFL) and The Las Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), and many national equestrian events, from show jumpers to professional rodeo.

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