Altano North America

07/25/2024

National Intern Day 💪🏻

Thursday, July 25th, marks National Intern Day! We are so proud of the exceptional interns throughout the Altano North America network who bring enthusiasm to their work and help provide the best care to their patients. 🐴 Today, we thank you 👏 for your commitment and hard work. Here’s to a bright future in equine veterinary medicine! 🩺

To learn more about internship opportunities in the Altano North America network, visit > https://altano-na.com/careers/

Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center
• Kiah Hill – West Virginia University
(Veterinary Assistant Rotating Intern)

McKee-Pownall Equine Services
• Dr. Madelaine Russell – University of Prince Edward Island

Moore Equine Veterinary Centre
• Dr. Anam Hamza – University of Prince Edward Island
• Dr. Kiki Landsbergen – University of Calgary
• Dr. Maeva Rouyer – University of Kosice (Slovakia)
• Dr. Stijn Rosiers – University of Ghent (Belgium)
• Dr. Cecilia Burjel-Pezzatti – Catholic University of Cordoba (Argentina)
• Dr. Erica Piche – University of Guelph

Paton and Martin Veterinary Services
• Dr. Myriam Dagenais - University of Montreal
• Dr. Leah Leblanc - University of Edinburgh (Scotland)

Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics
• Dr. Tara Baiano – Iowa State University
• Dr. Amy Rand – University College Dublin (Ireland)
• Dr. Jewel Randolph – Western University of Health Sciences

Tryon Equine Hospital
• Dr. Meg Branning – University of Georgia
• Dr. Daria Mrugala - University of Pennsylvania

07/10/2024

Leading the way in veterinary medicine with impactful strategic partnerships focused on lifelong learning!

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗣𝗗 🤝🎓

At Altano, lifelong learning is more than just a phrase. We're always looking for new partners who have made the pursuit of and the cornerstone of everything they do. We are proud to announce a strategic partnership between Altano and VetPD - Veterinary Professional Development, a renowned leader in global veterinary continuing education. 🌟

This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting our and / with the best educational resources in veterinary medicine. Our Altano Academy now features VetPD’s extensive array of high-quality interactive online learning materials covering all disciplines and including different formats. 🩺📚 While remaining fully independent, is enhancing our inhouse offerings with premium, hands-on training sessions for veterinarians worldwide. 🌍

We are very excited about this partnership and look forward to taking veterinary education to the next level with VetPD. Let's grow and learn together! 🚀

Want to learn more about our partnership? Visit our website: https://bit.ly/partnershipvetpd

06/21/2024

Explore Our Network 🗺️

Altano Group's network includes equine veterinary clinics and practices from around the world! Today, we would like to introduce you to Tryon Equine Hospital, PLLC .

At Tryon Equine Hospital, you’re perfectly positioned to enjoy every aspect of life:

• Work Life 🩺 | State-of-the-art practice with an exceptionally well-trained team of specialists, veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff

• Horse Life 🐴 | Four-season equestrian community with three equestrian show facilities ~15 minutes from the hospital

• Personal Life 🏔️ | Year-round outdoor sports activities – hike, white water raft, and camp + Tryon Proper, which boasts three unique smaller towns with great restaurants & a thriving art community

Want to learn more about Tryon Equine Hospital? https://tryonequine.com/

Interested in joining their team? https://tryonequine.com/careers

Are you excited about Altano? https://altano-na.com/

06/17/2024

It is with great excitement that we share the news of our third partnership in Canada! Welcome to the Altano North America Group Paton and Martin Veterinary Services.

𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 🇨🇦

The addition of Paton & Martin Veterinary Services to the growing Altano North America network of practices represents a fusion of passions and a shared vision for the future of equine health. 🩺💙 Both Altano and Paton & Martin share core values centered around integrity, compassion, and excellence and we’re excited to embark on this newly formed partnership. 🤝

Beautifully situated in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Paton & Martin has been a presence in the equine community since 1979, when Dr. David Paton started the clinic with a vision of providing excellent veterinary care with an emphasis on continuing and . 🎓

Today, Paton & Martin is a growing full-service equine veterinary clinic and referral hospital offering services in ambulatory routine medicine, urgent care, soundness evaluations, treatments for sports injuries and lameness problems, gastroscopies, and advanced diagnostics, including MRI. The referral hospital helps service the entire horse community in all of British Columbia by providing access to a wide variety of surgical procedures and in patient care. 🩺🌟

Each partnership, like Paton and Martin Veterinary Services, enriches our platform with unique perspectives and specialized skills, enhancing our ability to provide comprehensive, top-tier care worldwide. 🌍

To learn more about Altano or Paton & Martin Veterinary Services:

👉 Paton & Martin Veterinary Service > https://pmvetservices.com/

👉 Altano Group > https://altano-group.vet/en/about-us/

05/21/2024

04/12/2024

We’re feeling pretty good about the new Robin Mood surveys! 😁

🐴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🐴

We've got some exciting news to share with you all! At Altano Group, our employee‘s motivation and well-being mean everything to us. That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of our monthly Employee Engagement Survey! 🚀

The short pulse survey will be sent to our employees in all locations around the world, ensuring every voice is heard no matter where they are." 🗣️💭 🌍

We want to know what our teams think! Their feedback helps us to understand what's working well and where we can make improvements - on our journey of becoming an employer of choice. 📈💡

The survey is completely anonymous to ensure that everyone can share thoughts openly and honestly, without any hesitation. 🤫💬

We're all ears and can't wait to hear the valuable feedback and act on it. 💪🏼💼 Here's to jointly making Altano an even better place to collaborate, share your passion and grow! 🚀🌟

04/08/2024

Veterinary School ✅
Internship ✅
Residency Match ✅
Bright Future ✅

We are beyond proud to announce two residency matches within the Altano North America network. 🥳 Dr. Mathilde Fournier will be going to the University of California, Davis to complete a Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency and Dr. Nicole Phillips will join Cornell University for their Large Animal Surgery Residency.

Dr. Fournier and Dr. Phillips are great examples of how good things start with internships. 🙌 To learn more about internship opportunities at Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center and Moore Equine Veterinary Centre or any one of the Altano North America network practices, visit our website at > https://altano-na.com/careers/

04/02/2024

Exciting opportunity in the Southern Hemisphere with Altano New Zealand! 🇳🇿

Cambridge Equine Hospital, situated in the heart of Waikato, is looking for a well-rounded equine veterinarian to join its 11-doctor team from September 2024 through January 2025. This opportunity is geared toward an individual looking to expand their skills during the Southern Hemisphere thoroughbred breeding season with a collaborative team that includes specialists in Surgery and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. To learn more about this position, visit > https://altano-international.softgarden.io/job/43954002/Seasonal-Equine-Veterinarian?jobDbPVId=122387082&l=en

03/18/2024

Altano North America and The AAEVT-American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants are proud to announce an exciting partnership! ✨

Altano Academy’s education offerings in North America will now include AAEVT memberships for all Veterinary Support Staff! 🙌 The AAEVT memberships are a game-changer for our team, as it allows us to continue focusing on life-long learning through the many education outlets that The AAEVT offers, from their regional meetings, specialty focus meetings, leadership opportunities to their scholarship programs and member benefits.

Altano and The AAEVT share the belief that by creating a space where staff can network, grow, and learn we create a bond that makes a difference in our community and in our profession. By partnering with The AAEVT, we are aligning with an organization as passionate as Altano about providing exceptional education, allowing our employees to provide the best care to our patients! 🐎

To learn more about Altano Academy, visit > https://academy.altano-group.vet/

To learn more about The AAEVT, visit > https://www.aaevt.org/

Established in 2017, Avanti helps equine veterinarians achieve their professional, personal, and financial goals

03/14/2024

𝗠𝗢𝗞𝗔.𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 - 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 🤝

At Altano, we aim to create a great place to work where our employees feel valued and well. We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health and that everyone faces challenges in life from time to time. Moka.care provides our team with access to a range of resources and support, promoting a happier and healthier work environment.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁:

📱 𝐀 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡:

Moka.care offers a treasure trove of mental wellbeing resources. From articles and videos to tests and meditations, it covers a wide range of topics, both at home and at work. Stress management, dealing with anxiety, better sleep and also fitness and nutrition.

💬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭:

Taking the first steps towards mental health can be challenging. Moka.care offers a way to make it easier. With just a few clicks, everyone can book a consultation with moka.care's own psychologists in their native language. The psychologists help identify challenges, suggest support options, or refer to the right therapist or coach.

🙌🔒 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭

At moka.care, privacy is paramount and as an employer, we never receive any personal information about our employees. The wellness journey belongs to our employees and their privacy is fully respected.

Together with moka.care, we want to break the silence around mental health and provide support to our employees worldwide whenever they need it. Here's to happier, healthier, and more empowered employees. 💪

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03/13/2024

SAVMA Symposium, here we come! 👩‍🏫🩺🐴

As we prepare to welcome veterinary students from across the country to the 2024 SAVMA Symposium at Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Tennessee now is the perfect time to share why we believe Equine Veterinary Medicine is the best profession. 🙌 Who can say it better than a true leader and powerhouse in the equine veterinary industry, Dr. Anne Baskett. 📣 From being the first female Large Animal Surgery Resident at the University of Georgia to building the world-renowned equine practice, Tryon Equine Hospital, get ready to be inspired by her story and career. 🤩 See the link below ⬇️ to watch the full video on the Altano Group YouTube channel!

03/01/2024

🌟 Happy World Horse Day! 🐴✨

02/01/2024

Last week we traveled to The Netherlands for the Business Mastery Program. Collaborating with and learning alongside our international Altano colleagues was truly a pleasure. 🤓

01/19/2024

👉This is a great resource for your foaling staff. Thanks !

01/19/2024

📨❗️News Alert: You don’t have to grow up with horses to be an equine veterinarian!

Many successful horse doctors first gained hands-on horse experience in vet school. We love this story from the UAZ College of Veterinary Medicine about second-year student Dominique Williams and how her fear of horses was transformed through exposure to the school’s teaching herd. No horse experience? Don’t let this stop you from exploring how rewarding a career in equine practice can be!

Read the full story at https://news.arizona.edu/story/pasture-professors

01/19/2024

What does it mean to be the first at something?
It means being willing to be uncomfortable. It means being willing to stumble through uncharted territory. It means knowing that you might possibly fail and look vulnerable in front of your peers. It also means that you might make history.
The 2024 San Diego Rodeo at Petco Park will go down in history as the first ever rodeo in downtown San Diego and we are proud to say that we got to be a part of it. Our very own, Dr. Tim Eastman, 2023 PRCA Veterinarian of the Year, of Altano North America’s Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics, was invited to be the veterinarian staffed for the event. We are beyond grateful to have such a group of trusted equine veterinarians and are thankful for this opportunity.
Special thanks to C5 rodeo, Outriders crew, Padres team, SD Rodeo personnel and contractors, and all the contestants who came out to make this possible!✨🐮

01/15/2024

Partnering with thought leaders like McKee-Pownall Equine Services perfectly represents who we are at Altano Group! 📚🩺 🐎

Learn more about MPES’s innovation in equine veterinary medicine and how we plan to collaborate in 2024. 🧑‍🏫

𝗠𝗰𝗞𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗦), 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼'𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮! 🇨🇦🤝

MPES and Altano have a shared ethos of investing in employees and promoting through collaboration. We are excited about this partnership as it brings together two worldwide leaders in -sharing, providing exponential opportunities to positively impact equine veterinary medicine. 📚🌍

With three locations in the Greater Toronto area, MPES is notably recognized for their expertise in performance horse lameness and medicine. With cutting-edge equipment, in-house specialists, and a creative culture fostering team growth, McKee-Pownall Equine Services aligns seamlessly with Altano's vision. 🌟

Learn more about this partnership > https://bit.ly/mergermckeepownall

01/09/2024

Our North America network now includes Canada! We’re thrilled to welcome Moore Equine Veterinary Centre to Altano Group. 🌎🐴🩺

Learn more about this exciting partnership ⬇️

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮! 🇨🇦

Our growing North American network now includes as Moore Equine joins the Altano Group. Opportunities such as these bring together two leaders in equine veterinary medicine with a shared vision to provide the best care to patients through worldwide collaboration. 🌐🐴

Moore Equine has two locations in north and south Calgary and is supported by a robust team of veterinary specialists and support staff. Moore Equine Veterinary Centre has been a staple in Calgary since 1951 and looks forward to a prosperous future for generations to come with Altano by their side. 🤝

Learn more about this partnership > https://bit.ly/mergermooreequine

12/31/2023

"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." - Andrew Carnegie

Thank you to an outstanding team that achieved so much in 2023. We're stepping into 2024 excited about a new year with goals in hand, ready to change the future of equine veterinary medicine!

12/23/2023

Some of us say Merry Christmas 🎄, others say Frohe Weihnachten ❄️ or Joyeux Noël 🧑‍🎄 but no matter how you say it may your holiday season be filled with cheer!

12/03/2023

That’s a wrap for the Altano Team! was a huge success.

We got it! Can you feel it? The Altano Spirit! The 2023 AAEP Annual Convention in San Diego was truly a success. As a group, we connected, collaborated, and had fun!

• Altano Group Dinner
• AAEP Internship/Externship Career Night
• ISELP TV

Do you want to catch the wave of enthusiasm that our team has to become the leading group of horse clinics worldwide? If so, connect with us after the convention. Learn more at > https://altano-na.com/

11/27/2023

A Fresh Vision for Our Profession

The heart of Altano is education, collaboration, mentorship and the veterinary care we would want for our own horses. We are a global group of over 62 practices, 550 veterinarians and more than 1500 employees and growing.

Altano is founded and managed by veterinarians, for veterinarians, with a shared mission to create a sustainable and attractive future for our profession. Our doctors and team members are proud of being part of Altano providing better medicine and outcomes for the horses and clients we serve. We are Altano… a company with a different mission. We are a horse of a different color.

Meet with us at AAEP!

We will be at the AAEP 2023 Convention in San Diego! If you’re interested in selling your practice, or joining our team, contact us for a private meeting during the AAEP convention.

[email protected] | 859.436.1320

Learn more at >https://altano-na.com/

11/21/2023

Are you a talented veterinarian or practice owner looking to do the following?

• Find a great place to work
• Attract and retain veterinarians and staff at your practice
• Find the next generation who can afford or want to buy your practice

Learn How We Can Help!

We are a growing network of over 60 equine practices throughout Europe, New Zealand and North America with over 500 veterinarians and 1500 remarkable staff members.

Our culture is founded on outstanding veterinary care and our focus is on making our partner practices the best places to work. Whether you’re interested in selling your practice, or joining our team, call or email for a private meeting.
Come partner with us!

[email protected] | 859.436.1320

Learn more at > https://altano-na.com/

Established in 2017, Avanti helps equine veterinarians achieve their professional, personal, and financial goals

11/09/2023

It’s never too early to start learning about veterinary medicine! 🤓🐴🩺

Dr. Armentrout recently attended the career day at The Academy of Leadership & Technology at Mound Elementary school. She had a great time with the kids and teaching them about being a veterinarian when they grow up. 🤗🩺

11/06/2023

Last week, Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, Kentucky hosted 50 veterinarians representing practices worldwide for the ISELP Hock & Crus Module. The three-day event included clinical case presentations and demonstrations to explore some of the most common conditions of the hind limb that practitioners deal with in everyday practice. Our very own Dr. Erik Berman from Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre SMDC was a presenter at the meeting and is a Board Member of ISELP.

Altano is proud to be an international sponsor of ISELP. Together, we have a shared goal of lifelong learning of equine practitioners.

To learn more about ISELP, visit > https://www.iselp.org/

To learn more about Altano, visit > https://altano-group.vet/en/start/

10/28/2023

Be the Leader You Wish You Had

"The greatest joy a leader has is to become the one who helps others find the vision they are looking for.

To see those in their charge do more than they thought they were capable of.

To watch the group take care of each other. To see the team work together to solve unsolvable problems.

This is what it means to become a leader. It is not a journey to rise in the ranks, it is the journey to help those around us rise."

This quote from Simon Sinek sums up Altano North America's Practice Manager's Day perfectly! Thank you to our leaders who inspire each other, their teams, and the future of equine veterinary medicine. 🐴🩺 + a little bit of communication fun learning about our Temperament Assessments and what our colors mean ❤️💛💚💙

10/25/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Tim Eastman at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics for being named PRCA Veterinarian of the Year!🤠🐴

Dr. Tim Eastman named PRCA Vet of the Year.

Read more >>> https://bit.ly/3MaYfOg

10/20/2023

Let us tell you a little bit about Altano’s Network Veterinary Technician…

Bryce Morgan grew up with a love and fascination for horses. Although she never had a horse of her own, she knew that she wanted to spend her life helping horses. With this goal in mind, Bryce studied Applied Science in Veterinary Technology at the College of Southern Nevada and graduated in 2017. This began her journey as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Desert Pines Equine for six years, where she discovered a passion for surgery and anesthesia.

In January 2023, Bryce started a new position as the Altano North America Network Veterinary Technician. Her primary focus is to provide veterinary technician and anesthesia support to practices within our network, develop training programs, and assist with training veterinary and anesthesia technicians. Bryce also supports Lead Veterinary Technicians with designing orientation protocols, training checklists, scheduling templates, and equipment recommendations.

Perhaps, Byrce, you were perfectly created for the position of Altano’s Network Veterinary Technician. We believe we are the luckiest group of equine veterinary practices to have your support at any of our locations across North America. During this week, National Veterinary Technician Week, we want to share just how special you are and how much we appreciate you. 🩺🐴💕

10/18/2023

Now that we’ve got your attention let us tell you about an internship at one of the best practices, which just happens to be located in the West! Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center offers a six-month immersive paid internship for college graduates aspiring to become veterinarians or veterinary technicians. As southern Nevada’s only full-service equine hospital, the official veterinary hospital of the NFR, and on-site clinic at South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, students will learn from a group of experienced, well-respected equine veterinary professionals. Applications are due by November 1. To learn more, visit https://desertpinesequine.com/student_outreach.asp.