Dr. Alan Cuthbertson is a co-owner of Elko Veterinary Clinic. He is a third generation Veterinarian receiving his B.S. in Bio-Veterinary Medicine at Utah State University in 1984 and his D.V.M. from Ross University of St. Kitts, Caribbean in 1989. After graduation he came back to his home town of Elko to start practicing Veterinary Medicine with his father Dr. A.A. Cuthbertson who graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1953.

Dr. Cuthbertson has special interests in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery as well as medical and trauma care for the small animal. He has obtained numerous continuous education credits and certificates in these fields. He is a member of the Nevada Veterinary Medical Association, the Association for Veterinary Orthopedic Research and Education and the Presbyterian Church. He received the 1999 and 2000 Sherman Award for the "Best of the Best Veterinarian" from the Chamber of Commerce. He was published in the 2000 edition of "Who's Who" and was selected as an honored member of the Heritage Registry of "Who's Who" in the 2006-2007 edition.

Dr. Cuthbertson has a wife and two children. In their free time Alan and his family enjoy outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, skiing and bike riding.