The Team

Dr. Scott Meyer is our hometown favorite who grew up in Gilbert, Arizona. He is passionate about equine sports medicine and spending time with his family. He graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences with a bachelor's degree in microbiology, his master's degree in animal anatomy and neurobiology. His externships were focused on sports medicine and surgery in Southern Australia. Dr. Meyer's professional interests include ophthalmology, surgery, sports medicine and anesthesia. He has had the opportunity to work on some elite racehorses such as American Pharoah and California Chrome. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors which includes golf, fly fishing, hunting and camping with his family. 

 Dr. Casterton grew up in Queen Creek Arizona surrounded by farm animals. Growing up he showed pigs in 4-H until rodeo began to consume his time. He recently graduated from WSU with his DVM as well as got married in May to his beautiful wife Dr. Darryl Casterton. He is excited to return home to begin practicing veterinary medicine and is eager to learn. His passion is in lameness, medicine and reproduction. In his free time he enjoys riding colts, roping, golfing and most of all spending time with family. 

  Dr. Chase Pachner is excited to join the Desert Mountain Equine team and bring his passion for equine medicine to the horses and clients of Queen Creek and beyond. A graduate of Washington State University, Chase has a particular interest in lameness diagnostics and enjoys helping performance horses stay sound and succeed in their disciplines. He takes pride in combining thorough, evidence-based care with a compassionate, down-to-earth approach.

Outside of veterinary work, Chase enjoys an active lifestyle that includes wakeboarding, surfing, mountain biking, and the occasional well-earned nap. He’s a proud husband and father of two, and cherishes time spent with his family when he’s not out on the road treating patients.

Kelly was born and raised in Arizona. Kelly has been in the equine industry for over 20 years. In Kelly's spare time she loves hanging out with her 4 boys and going to their football games. Kelly also, loves going on family trips and enjoying her family time. 

Hailey was born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona. She moved to Queen Creek in 2016 and has been riding horses since she was 9 years old. She attended Pima Medical Institute for their veterinary technician program and gradated in June of 2022, with her Associates Degree in Animal Science. Hailey started with Desert Mountain Equine in April of 2022 and recently passed her VTNE certification and became a CVT.  In her free time she loves to ride her horse, surf, and tube at the lake. Mostly she loves to spend time with her family.

 Shelby is originally from Amarillo, Texas but has lived in Arizona for the last 13 years. She currently has been rodeoing competitively in barrels for the last 9 years. Shelby has been with Desert Mountain Equine since 2022. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, family and being outdoors! 

Melanie was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. She comes from a family with a long line of ranchers. She used to barrel race as a kid and now enjoys team roping. She graduated from EVIT in 2022 and is currently going to Penn Foster's Tech Program. When she isn't riding her horses, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. 

Mya was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. She got back into her passion of working with and riding horses when she ended her 10-year career of playing Lacrosse. She graduated from EVIT in 2023 ranked within the top 5% in the state of Arizona. In her free time she loves spending time with friends and family and riding her horses. 

 Ellie was raised in Gilbert, Arizona and has been riding horses on and off her whole life. She started her veterinary training through the EVIT program in high school and went on to Pima medical institute. She graduated in 2022 and has been working with Desert Mountain Equine for 3 years now. In her free time she likes to spend time with the people she loves, read books and spend quality time with her animals.

Lauren Allen, born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She moved to Arizona in 2018 to attend Central Arizona Community College and compete on the rodeo team. She completed an Agriculture Business Degree and became certified in Equine Massage Therapy. While at CAC, she completed an Agriculture Business degree and became certified in Equine Massage Therapy. Since graduating from CAC, Lauren has completed her schooling at the Equine Dental School of Texas and is working towards becoming a certified equine dentist. Lauren’s passions include working with horses and team roping whenever possible.  

 Katie Gheen is a proud Arizona native with deep roots in the western lifestyle. She and her husband, Hunter, are raising their son, Creed, while embracing a life filled with family, rodeo, and outdoor adventure. In her free time, Katie enjoys barrel racing, roping, and relaxing at the lake with loved ones. A passionate advocate for the western way of life, she actively promotes its values through her work with the Cowgirls Historical Foundation. Katie has also earned multiple rodeo queen titles, including the prestigious honor of serving as Miss Rodeo Arizona 2018. 

 Originally from the mountains of Colorado, Kortney moved to sunny Arizona in 2021 and brought her love for animals with her. She has always had a passion for rodeo and horses, and that lifestyle is still a big part of who she is. These days, she spends most of her time with her horses, dog Kingslee, and  boyfriend. Whether it's trail rides, quiet barn days, or just soaking up the Arizona sun, she is happiest when surrounded by the ones she loves.