Dr. Alan Cuthbertson is a third-generation veterinarian and co-owner of Elko Veterinary Clinic. He received his bachelor’s degree 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 returned to his hometown of Elko, NV, to start practicing veterinary medicine with his father, Dr. A.A. Cuthbertson.
Dr. Cuthbertson has special interests in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, as well as emergency and trauma care in small animal patients. He has obtained numerous continuous education (CE) credits and certificates in these fields. He is a member of the Nevada Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) and the Association for Veterinary Orthopedic Research and Education (AVORE). 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 is the proud father of two children. In their free time, Alan and his family enjoy outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, skiing, and biking.