A New Approach for Equine Veterinary Surgeons

Have you ever dreamed of having a bit more time for adventures outside of your career?  Do you love the thought of a sabbatical without working in a university setting?  At Desert Pines Equine, we have customizable schedules that work with your lifestyle. Whether you like the idea of an annual sabbatical, part-time, or an exclusively after-hours emergency role, we are ready to collaborate and design a unique and personalized schedule that allows you to live your best life. Spend time with your family, dedicate yourself to a personal quest, or tour the world. At Desert Pines Equine, you can work hard, play hard, stay passionate, and avoid burnout.       

The surgeon positions are open to board-certified or surgery-trained veterinarians. Foreign applicants who have completed The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates® (ECFVG®) certification program are also invited to apply. Desert Pines Equine offers a generous signing bonus, a very competitive salary, and relocation assistance.

Share Your Passion for Surgery with Our Thriving & Dynamic Caseload

Desert Pines is southern Nevada’s only full-service primary care, referral, and emergency hospital for horses. We provide 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. 

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. 

Perks of the Job:

• Customizable Schedule
• 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 our commitment to our team, Desert Pines Equine offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional success. This includes health insurance, 401K, paid membership and licensing dues, parental leave, and access to our self-care wellness platform. You’ll also benefit from ongoing development opportunities through Altano Academy, which connects you to a global network of colleagues and specialists for collaboration, CE events, and VetPD courses.

Top-Notch Facilities – 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

Year-round Sunshine!

The clinic sits just 20 minutes from the Red Rock National Conservation Area. 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

Join us at Desert Pines Equine!

The surgeon positions are open to board-certified or surgery-trained veterinarians. Foreign applicants who have completed The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates® (ECFVG®) certification program are also invited to apply. Desert Pines Equine offers a generous signing bonus, a very competitive salary, and relocation assistance.

About Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center

At Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center, our mission is to provide professional, high-quality, progressive medicine with compassionate care and excellent customer service to our clients and their horses. Desert Pines Equine is a well-established six-doctor practice with a surgeon, an internist, 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 sun...ny 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), and many national equestrian events, from show jumpers to professional rodeo.

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