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Every member of the staff at Durango Animal Hospital is solely dedicated to your pet’s health. When you’re here, you’re family.
Travis McDermott, D.V.M.
Dr. McDermott's Bio
Dr. Travis McDermott was born in Galveston, Texas, and grew up in a small, rural town called La Grange, Texas. He obtained both his undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. After receiving his veterinary degree in 2006, Dr. McDermott moved to Las Vegas and has been practicing small animal medicine since that time.
DeJannon Preyer, D.V.M.
Dr. Preyer's Bio
Dr. DeJannon Preyer was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee, he worked in New Jersey as an animal trainer before heading back to veterinary school. Dr. Preyer received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2013 from The University of Tennessee and then decided to join the Durango team in summer 2013.
Shawn Caudle, D.V.M.
Dr. Caudle's Bio
Dr. Shawn Caudle was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, and grew up in Greenwood, Arkansas. Before receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Arkansas, he worked as a veterinary assistant at Greenwood Animal Hospital. Dr. Caudle received his doctorate from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Growing up, he had an extensive love for horses and even owned a few during veterinary school. Currently, Dr. Caudle is the proud owner of a Catahoula Curr named Shadeaux (pronounced “Shadow”). Although his primary passions revolve around neurology, internal medicine, and surgery, he feels compelled to be advanced in all areas of study.
Emily Kleinert, D.V.M.
Dr. Kleinert's Bio
Dr. Emily Kleinert grew up on a small farm in Northeast Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia with an associate’s degree in musical theatre. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she worked as a veterinary assistant in several veterinary hospitals. Dr. Kleinert went on to receive her doctorate from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. During veterinary school, she worked at the University of Georgia Department of Infectious Disease, researching equine anthelmintics. Although she grew up around a variety of large animals, Dr. Kleinert has always enjoyed working with small animals. While not working, Dr. Kleinert enjoys cooking, painting, and hiking with her doxie boys, Leo & Oscar.
Johnathon Watry, D.V.M.
Dr. Watry's Bio
Dr. Johnathon Watry was born in Okinawa, Japan, and was raised all over the west coast. After settling in Alaska, Dr. Watry attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in zoology. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Watry completed an internship at the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Texas. He later returned to Hawaii to work as a veterinary assistant in a small animal veterinary hospital. Dr. Watry received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine. During veterinary school, he worked at the Pre-Clinical Surgical Research Lab at Colorado State University to help advance the field of human medicine through the ethical use of large and small animal models.
Keila Martinez, D.V.M.
Dr. Martinez' Bio
Dr. Keila Martinez was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez. Dr. Martinez attended Tuskegee University, where she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in May 2020. She has two dogs, a Chihuahua named Mimi Chanel and a Greyhound called Coach Fritz. Dr. Martinez speaks English and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys hobbies like knitting, crocheting, and cooking.
Cameron Adler, D.V.M.
Veterinarian
Dr. Adler's Bio
Rachel Barr, D.V.M.
Veterinarian
Dr. Barr's Bio
Dr. Rachel Barr grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she worked as a receptionist and veterinary assistant at Highland Road Animal Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Barr received her doctorate at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. During veterinary school, she also received her Master’s in Business Administration from Louisiana State University at Shreveport. In her free time, Dr. Barr enjoys cooking, playing the piano, traveling, and cheering on the LSU Tigers. She especially enjoys spending time with her best friend, a German Shepherd Mix named Sable!
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3615 S Durango Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89147
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702-242-0761
Hours
Monday - Friday: 6 AM - 7 PM
Saturday: 6 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Pet Hotel Hours
Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 7 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: 9 AM - 4 PM
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