Specialists
LVRRC specialists provide knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate care. Our doctors and staff set high standards, and challenge themselves daily to meet them. We understand the importance of the patient to you, and we greatly appreciate your trust in us to deliver optimum results.
Our board certified veterinarians have in-depth training and are highly experienced. They are supported by other skilled staff, including licensed rehabilitation specialists, nurses, and technicians who are well prepared to deliver the care your pet deserves. They monitor patients around-the-clock while providing timely communication to you and your veterinarian throughout the process.
Cardiology
Scott Forney, DVM,
DACVIM
- Special interest and clinical research - cardiovascular biomarkers in diagnosis of heart disease
- Cardiology Residency, California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group, 2008
- Small Animal Rotating Internship, North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine, 2005
- University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2004
- University of Georgia, B.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1999
Emergency/Critical Care
Linda K. Weatherton, DVM
- Special interests - post-operative critical care, critical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy
- Emergency/Critical Care Residency, Iowa State University and Eastern Iowa Veterinary Specialty Center, 2009
- Emergency/Critical Care Internship, Iowa State University, 2005-2006
- Rotating Internship, Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists, 2004-2005
- Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2004
- Iowa State university, BS., Animal Science/Pre-Vet, 2000
Internal Medicine
David Burgener, DVM, DACVIM
- Special interest - cardiovascular disease, gastroenterology, endoscopic procedures
- Board-certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, 2006 - present
- Las Vegas internal medicine consulting practice, 1990 - present
- Associate Veterinarian, St. Louis specialty hospital, 2001 - present
- Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialty Practice, 1988 - 2000
- Assistant Professor of Small Animal Medicine, Michigan State University, 1987 - 1988
- Residency in Internal Medicine and Oncology, Michigan State University, 1984 - 1987
- Internship, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Boston, MA, 1981 - 1982
- Colorado State University, DVM, 1981
- University of Arizona
Shane Lyon, DVM, DACVIM
- Clinical interests - nephrology/urology and endocrinology
- Residency in small animal internal medicine at Kansas State University
- Internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of South Florida - 2006
- Dr. Lyon graduated from Oklahoma State University - 2005
Oncology
Andrew Vaughan, DVM, MS, DACVIM
- Head of Medical Oncology, LVVRC
- Special interests – investigation of novel targeted therapies for canine and feline cancers
- Medical Oncology Residency,
- North Carolina State University, 2006
- Rotating Small Animal Medicine & Surgical Internship,
- North Carolina State University, 2002-2003
- Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, DVM, 2002
- University of California, San Diego, MS, 1998
- Saint Mary’s University, BSc 1996
Laurel Williams, DVM, DACVIM
- Associate Professor of Oncology (tenured), North Carolina State University
- Research Fellowship in Molecular Biomarkers of Vaccine-associated Feline Sarcomas, University of Minnesota, 1998
- Oncology Residency, Tufts University, 1998
- Small Animal Medicine & Surgical Internship, Purdue University, 1995
- University of Minnesota, DVM, 1994
- Augustana College, B.A., Biology (Magna Cum Laude), 1990
Ophthalmology
William Weinstein, DVM, MS
- Special interests - mixed animal ophthalmology, including treatment of small and large animals, as well as exotic patients
- Joined LVVRC, September 2009
- Research and publications involve canine Glaucoma and identification of molecular factors (matrix metalloproteinases) associated with the disease
- Involved in research on new therapies for treatment of equine fungal keratitis
- Completed residency in ophthalmology, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, GA, 2009
- MS, veterinary pathology, University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, GA, 2009
- Medicine and surgical internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists, 2005
- St. George’s University, School of Veterinary Medicine, 2003
- BA, biology and veterinary technology
*Ophthalmology Practice Limited to Disease and Surgery of the Animal Eye.
Surgery
William Hoefle, DVM, MS, DACVS
- Special interests - fracture repair, joint injuries, juvenile orthopedic diseases, training residents
- Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, Founding Partner & Senior Staff Surgeon
- Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University
- Consultant, veterinary practices throughout area
- Board Certified, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Mobile Veterinary Orthopedic Surgical Practice, Las Vegas area, 1984 – present
- Iowa State University, MS, 1966
- Iowa State University, DVM, 1966
Dr. Hoefle’s many accomplishments include:
- numerous publications, presentations, research projects, and honors;
- membership in several veterinary and university organizations;
- past-presidency of Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association;
- multiple presentations for such groups as the American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, North American Veterinary Conference, Western Veterinary Conference, Central States Veterinary Conference, Veterinary Orthopedic Society, and the ACVS Surgical Forum.
Robert D. Barstad, DVM, MS
- Dr. Barstad is married and has a son and daughter. He has a Golden Retriever Kealey and a cat Tiger. His activities include family, woodworking, fly- fishing, and mentoring.
- Texas Academy of Veterinary Practice Clinical Consultation Award, 1997 (Texas who has most helped peers with consultation and patient care)
- Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, Owner and Staff Surgeon in all disciplines of surgery, orthopedics, soft tissue, neurosurgery, 1986 - present
- Surgical Residency and MS, Iowa State University, in Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 1983
- Private Practice, Small Animals, Colorado and Wisconsin, 1979 – 1983
- Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, Reiser Award for Proficiency in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery 1978
Jeffrey Geels, DVM, MS, DACVS
- Special interests - arthroscopy, total hip replacement, osteoarthritis, neurosurgery, tracheal collapse
- Staff Surgeon, Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, 2005 - present
- Associate Veterinarian, Mobile Surgical Practice, Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, 2005
- Staff Surgeon, Central Texas Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Austin, Texas, 2001-2004
- Board Certified, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 2001
- Surgical Residency and MS in Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, 2000
- Texas A&M University, DVM, 1996
- University of Dallas, BS, Biology, 1992
Dr. Geels has contributed to several research publications and has been the lead investigator on three separate research grant projects.
Christopher Horstman, DVM, MS, DACVS
- Special Interests – Arthroscopy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Biological Fracture Repair, Reconstructive Oncologic Surgery
- Staff Surgeon, Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, 2006-Present
- Board Certified, American College of Veterinary Surgery, 2007
- Small Animal Surgical Residency and MS in Clinical Sciences, Thesis on the effects of radiofrequency in the joint, Mississippi State University, 2003-2006
- Orthopedic Research Laboratory, Specializing in gait analysis, pain assessment, and cranial cruciate disease, Iowa State University, 2002-2003
- Small Animal Surgical Internship, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, A prestigious private referral hospital with leading veterinary arthroscopists, 2001-2002
- Small Animal Rotating Internship, University of Georgia, 2000-2001
- Kansas State University, DVM, 1996-2000
- Doane College, Crete, NE 1993-1996
Doctor Horstman has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications; wrote and received funding for several grants; and has been asked to lecture at many local, national, and international meetings.
David R. Mason, B. Vet. Med, MRCVS, DACVS, DECVS
- Special interests - arthroscopy, elbow dysplasia, thoracic surgery, porto-systemic shunts
- Board Certified, American College of Veterinary Medicine, European College of Veterinary Medicine
- Staff Surgeon, Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, 2005 - present
- Associate Veterinarian, Mobile Surgical Practice, Las Vegas Veterinary Referral Center, 2005
- Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Clinician, 2005 – present
- Small Animal Surgical Residency, Iowa State University, 2004
- Research Associate, JD Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory, University of California Davis, 2003
- The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, BVM (Honours), 1999
Dr. Mason has contributed to numerous publications for peer reviewed scientific journals as well as research projects, and as a collaborator with the University of Iowa investigating the feasibility of cardiopulmonary bypass surgery in sheep as a model for treatment of hypoplasia of the pulmonary outflow tract in children.
