Stephen C. Slender, D.V.M.

Stephen Slender, D.V.M, has been practicing and pioneering equine veterinary services since he graduated in 1988. He first received a B.S. in Animal & Veterinary Science at the University of Idaho in 1984, and then pursued a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine & Surgery from Washington State University.

Dr. Slender began his career in Las Vegas, applying his knowledge and curiosity to general veterinary practice. Having grown up in a family surrounded by the race circuit, it wasn’t long before Stephen moved to Southern California to work for leading trainers on the Thoroughbred race circuit from 1992-1995.

He then expanded his equine skill set to include Quarter Horse reining and cutting work in Texas. A short time thereafter, Stephen started a practice in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in performance horses – Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, hunter/jumpers and dressage. He grew his practice for 5 years, and then the pursuit of diversity returned him to Southern California in 2000 to open Del Mar Vet, specializing in lameness work for hunter/jumpers, dressage and Standardbreds. In 2001, Stephen was assigned to the United States West Coast Equestrian Team as the exclusive vet while in Europe.

The Del Mar Vet office was built in 2002 in Del Mar, California, where Stephen continues to serve clients from Canada to Mexico and Europe. He continues to specialize in lameness work on a referral and regular basis, and also provides second opinions for other veterinarians. Stephen is available for travel to shows and pre-purchases.

 

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Phone:   858.350.3113

Email:   steve@delmarvet.com