ABOUT OUR DOCTORS

Dr. Lauren Reyes (previously Dr. Short) graduated from Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 and has been practicing mixed animal medicine in Las Cruces, NM since May of 2010. She opened Zia Mobile Vet in November 2020 with the help of her husband Pete Reyes and stepson Isaiah Reyes. Together, with the help of their amazing staff and clientele, they grew the practice from a pickup truck and single stainless-steel bucket of medication to the thriving practice it is today. Dr. Reyes is experienced and knowledgeable in the fields of mixed animal general medicine and surgery, as well as emergency medicine. She has a love for veterinary dentistry and has obtained numerous hours of advanced training in this discipline. In her free time, Dr. Reyes spends time with her growing family on their small farm - they stay busy caring for their toddler, multiple dogs, and tortoises!

Dr. Cassandra Rucks (Previously Dr. Hoisington) graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 and started practicing mixed animal general and emergency medicine upon moving to Las Cruces, NM in May of 2016. After spending a few years doing relief work along with opening her own mobile in-home euthanasia practice, she joined the team on February 1st as a partner, and will be focusing on small animal medicine and surgery. As of November 2023, Dr. Rucks became received a graduate certificate from the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy, titled Euthanasia Master Program. She hopes to use this knowledge to provide the most humane, peaceful, and personable experience possible when making that tough decision. In her free time, Dr. Rucks enjoys weekend trips to Ruidoso with her family, and going for long walks with her giant breed dogs, Goose and Maggie. 

Dr. Siena Buser completed her Bachelors degree in Animal Science at New Mexico State University (Go Aggies!) and went on to complete vet school at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated in 2025 and started practicing at Zia Vet Clinic in June of 2025. The clinic culture, staff, amazing medicine, and Las Cruces area drew her back to work in southern New Mexico. In her free time, Dr. Buser enjoys hunting, bass fishing with her husband, camping, travelling and spending time with family and friends. She came back to Las Cruces with her two cats that helped her survive vet school, and just recently adopted a new Labrador to share the outdoors with!