Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

John R. Wallace, D.V.M.
- John R. Wallace, D.V.M.
John R. Wallace, D.V.M.
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

Dr. Wallace has practiced veterinary medicine in Las Vegas over 30 years. A true advocate for your pet, he treats them as if they were his own. He has never met a pet he didn't love. Thank goodness ...
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Roger G. Knighton, D.V.M.
- Roger G. Knighton, D.V.M.
Roger G. Knighton, D.V.M.
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Dr. Knighton has been a veterinarian for over
25 years and at this very location since 1984. As a recent president of the Nevada Veterinary Medical Association he keeps up with all the latest in ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, please contact one of the following nearby emergency care clinics.

Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care, 8650 W. Tropicana Ave. Ste B-107, the corner of Tropicana and Durango, their phone number is 702-262-7070 or

Las Vegas Animal Emergency Hospital, 5231 W. Charleston Blvd, on Charleston just West of Decatur, their phone number is 702-822-1045