Our Doctors
Robert Gorrindo, DVM
Dr. Bob went to veterinary school at the University of California, Davis. He came to the Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital in August of 1973. He raised his four children in the Carson Valley. Dr. Bob's life outside work includes biking (he successfully completed five mountain passes in the Death Ride in 1995). He ran the San Francisco Marathon during his previous running years. He also loves to play golf and enjoys travel when the time allows. Dr. Bob has one dog (a Golden Retriever) and two cats at home. He enjoys attending the ACVIM (Internal Medicine) continuing education seminar each year. His veterinary special interests include surgery and medicine of dogs and cats as well as helping various working dog organizations. Dr. Bob treats El Dorado County Police Dog "Tracker", the Douglas County Narcotics Dogs, contributes to www.K9tactics.com - a web page for working dogs, wrote a chapter on medicine for a book on police dog tactics, and treats "WOOF" search and rescue dogs. Dr. Bob put together and donated first aid kits for the Douglas County Narcotics Dogs and donates all veterinary services required for the K9 police dogs.
Stephen C. Talbot, DVM
Dr. Steve was born in Bishop, California. He attended veterinary school at the University of California, Davis. After graduating in 1965 he went to work at the Berkeley Humane Society Veterinary Clinic for one year. He has worked at Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital since 1966, when he and Dr. Cornforth treated mostly livestock and some small animals. The valley and the practice have changed a great deal over the years. He now sees dogs, cats, ferrets and rabbits. He and his wife have raised their children here in Minden. Dr. Steve has one dog (a Labrador), one cat, and several fish at home. One of Dr. Steve's favorite activities is hiking with his dog "Nilla" in his "backyard" near Job's Peak/Kingsbury area. He also enjoys fishing, camping and skiing. Dr. Steve has completed many leadership and growth seminars. He attends the Wild West Veterinary Conference in Reno, ACVIM (Internal Medicine), and Veterinary Post-Graduate Institute continuing education seminars. His special interests in veterinary medicine include surgery and medicine as well as alternative/ homeopathic medicine and nutrition.
Cameron Ross, DVM
Dr. Cameron grew up in Iowa, went to Truman State University for his undergraduate degree, and to veterinary school at the University of Missouri, Columbia. He graduated top of his class in 1993 and received awards in small animal medicine and surgery, going on to work for a small animal practice in Arizona for the next two years. In 1995 he moved to the Carson Valley. Dr. Cameron, his wife Monica and his daughter have three dogs and two cats. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, golf and other outdoor recreation. He attends the ACVIM (Internal Medicine) continuing education seminar. His special interests in veterinary medicine include ultrasound and internal medicine, as well as exotic and avian medicine. He has received personal training in ultrasound by leaders in the field of echocardiography and general ultrasound.
Lance Gorrindo, DVM
Lance grew up here in the Carson Valley, graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in biochemistry, and earned his DVM from Colorado State University at Fort Collins. Graduating first in his class, Lance also earned the Radiology Award. Lance's love for animals is focused on his two dogs, a black lab named Conrad and a shitzu named Zowie, and his cat Wally. In his spare time, Lance enjoys taking his two dogs on hikes, fly fishing, and golf. Lance's rigorous training in radiology contributes a great deal to our hospital.
Justin Pitts, DVM
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