Dr. Brad Esplin founded Red Hills Animal Hospital in 1998 and has expanded it into a three-doctor group practice that now also operates Desert Hills Animal Hospital as a sister clinic. The ownership structure is genuinely collaborative: Dr. Scott Hannig joined as a partner in 2007 and Dr. Kade Farnsworth achieved ownership status in 2019, which is a 25-year partnership-building arc rather than a quick acquisition.
The practice holds a credential that is rare in the regional veterinary market: surgical laser capability. Red Hills and Desert Hills are the only animal hospitals in the area that operate surgical lasers, which allows soft-tissue procedures with less bleeding, reduced post-operative swelling, and faster healing times — a meaningful clinical differentiation from standard surgical suites. The combined staff across both hospitals brings over fifty years of veterinary experience.
Services include exotic animal and reptile care alongside the standard dog and cat medicine — a breadth that reflects the Southern Utah patient mix, where desert climate and the proximity to national parks produces an unusual density of unusual pets. The practice has won Gold in the Best of Southern Utah awards five consecutive years through 2024.
**Verification notes** Website live; Dr. Esplin as founder, 1998 founding year, Dr. Hannig and Dr. Farnsworth partnership confirmed on About page; address 1100 E 700 S confirmed; surgical laser capability confirmed; BBB business profile corroborates.