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  • Home
  • About us
    • Dreams Can Come True!
    • LASSO Supporters
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Our Team
    • LASSO BOARD
    • Medical Team
    • LASSO Superstars
  • Working Cat Program
    • Working Cat Program

L.A.S.S.O. / Elko Animal Shelter Medical Team

In Memory of Dr. Jack Walther who made L.A.S.S.O. possible

"Thou shalt go for it!" It was Dr. Jack Walther's (veterinarian) vision to build a spay/neuter facility at the Elko Animal Shelter. Past President American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinarian for Key Animal Hospital, President Western Veterinary Conference, President Nevada State Veterinary Association, State Board of Veterinary Examiners & so much more! Dr. Walther, you inspired us to "Go for it!"


L.A.S.S.O. / Elko Animal Shelter Veterinarians

Dr. William Wright

Wright Veterinary Services 

 L.A.S.S.O. Veterinarian since the beginning, 2005.  Former Director Western Veterinary Conference. Dr. Wright has dedicated his time, energy, & expertise to the L.A.S.S.O. Spay/Neuter clinic for 19+ years.   THANK YOU DR. WRIGHT!!!  You deserve a medal........or at least a vacation 

Dr. Matthew Barnes

Veterinarian, Dr. Barnes is a Nevada native and grew up on his family’s cattle ranch in Jiggs, NV.  He attended WSU.  Dr. Barnes dedicates his time for the Elko Animal Shelter's spay/neuter program.  

THANK YOU DR. Barnes!!! 

Dr. Austin Kreiser,

Veterinarian -  Graduate of University of Arizona’s College of Veterinary Medicine.   Dr. Kreiser dedicates his time for the Elko Animal Shelter's spay/neuter program.     

THANK YOU DR. Kreiser!!!  

Alyssa Mangum

Elko Animal Shelter Licensed Veterinary Tech.

 OUR FEARLESS LEADER!

Started working at the Elko Animal Shelter in 2011. Promoted to the Elko Animal Shelter manager position 2023. NOBODY works harder than Alyssa.  Her infectious smile and energy keeps us all going.   


Savanah Rasband

Elko Animal Shelter Licensed Veterinary Tech.

Stephanie & Savanah voted "Best Veterinary Techs in Elko County".  


LASSO; "We  consider ourselves very lucky!!! "

Stephanie Estrada

Elko Animal Shelter Licensed Veterinary Tech.

Stephanie & Savanah voted "Best Veterinary Techs in Elko County".  


LASSO;  "We  consider ourselves  very lucky!!! 

Over 8,000 animals have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

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Exciting Announcement

The City of Elko Animal Shelter is incredibly proud to announce that, for the first time in our history, we have achieved a SAVE Rate  for our animals to be considered a “No-Kill”  Animal Shelter.  

 The Elko Animal Shelter & LASSO have worked tirelessly this year to save as many pets as possible 

 As we reflect on 2024, we are proud of what we accomplished and all the lives that we saved but the need continues to grow. We want to be there to help the pets and people that need us in 2025 – will you join us? 

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