Kenton H. Arnold, DVM

Dr. Arnold holds degrees from Southwest Texas State University and Texas A&M University as well as a doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University.

An active member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, he writes for equestrian publications on issues related to the health and well-being of performance and breeding horses. Dr. Arnold has served as a regular columnist for multiple equine publications and is currently serving on the Board of the Texas Horse Park.

Dr. Arnold is an avid cutting horse enthusiast, competing on a regular basis in NCHA, and AQHA competitions. He has been a top ten finisher multiple times in both cutting and pole bending competition at the prestigious AQHA World Show.

Prior to establishing his own private practice, Dr. Arnold was an associate veterinarian with Equiplex Veterinary Hospital in Flower Mound, Texas, where he worked with Dr. Bobby Willard.

Dr. Arnold is a founding associate of Animal Imaging, an outpatient imaging facility which provides state-of-the-art diagnostic imagining services to veterinarians, located in Irving, Texas, at the Las Colinas Equestrian Center.

Adam Conrad, Breeding Manager

Adam Conrad in an integral part of the EVS team, overseeing the reproductive segment of the facility as well as the serving as the Senior Veterinary Technician. He attended Texas A&M University and has worked in the equine and pet management industry for more than eight years.

Kim Neilson, Office Manager

Overseeing the daily functions of the EVS office including client relations, billing and management is Kim Neilson. Originally from New York, Kim brings 29-years of experience in office oversight and management to the equine clinic. Kim's career has lead her across the country from New York, to Tennessee and Kentucky. While in Kentucky, Kim worked for the prestigious Denali Stud Farm.

Ashley Gaddis, Veterinary Technician

Graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, and a minor in Equine Management, from Texas A&M University - Commerce, Ashley brings a lifetime with horses to her role as an EVS Veterinary Technician. Working as support for the EVS doctors on a daily basis, she shows compassion and competence in her work with both horses and equine owners. Ashley has been a part of the EVS team since 2008 when she began as a college intern with the clinic.

Jim Arnold, Ranch Foreman

Jim Arnold has been a major contributor to the maintenance of the veterinary facility since 1992. Today, he serves as the year-round Ranch Foreman overseeing the barn and grounds crew of the facility and contributes during breeding season as a breeding assistant. Jim holds both a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree from Sul Ross State University. Additionally, he is a highly respected equine photographer specializing in cutting horse action shots, stallion photos and auction photography for organizations such as the National Cutting Horse Association, the American Cutting Horse Association, and Western Bloodstock, Inc., to name a few. Jim Arnold’s photographic work can be viewed at www.jarnoldphoto.com.