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Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center is Looking to Build our Team

Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center is seeking a qualified surgeon to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada.   Board-certified or surgery-trained veterinarians are invited to apply.  Desert Pines is a well-established, progressive 4 doctor practice with 2 surgeons and excellent support staff.  Las Vegas has a diverse horse population with equestrians from dressage, jumping, show, racing, and the rodeo arena.  The position comes with a competitive benefits package including a signing bonus, health insurance, PLIT, 401K, AAEP, AVMA, ACVS, licensing and a competitive salary. Fun fact, Nevada is one of the few states in the country without a state income tax.

Top-Notch Facilities

The clinic has a surgical suite, two large exam/treatment rooms, ICU stalls, and a barn for hospitalization, digital radiography, 1 and 3-meter endoscopy, digital ultrasound, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, power-float dental equipment, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, class IV laser, IRAP processing, PRP and an in-house laboratory.

Known for Leadership

Desert Pines is Southern Nevada’s only full-service equine veterinary hospital.  We have a long-established reputation for progressive thinking and traditional values.  We provide comprehensive service and treatment to our sports medicine athletes to keep them at peak performance. We offer ambulatory and in-hospital services as well as being the referral hospital for the region.

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

Applicants can be board qualified or individuals who have completed surgery residency training. 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, and has a veterinary license and accreditation to practice in the state of Nevada.