Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl
Our Leaders Linda B. Lehmkuhl, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Linda B. Lehmkuhl, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Chief Executive Officer

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Linda Lehmkuhl, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology), is MedVet’s Chief Executive Officer.

In the role of Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl holds responsibility for driving organizational success and execution of MedVet’s strategy. First, the focus is on delivering an exceptional Employee Experience. Secondly, delivering the MedVet Experience for MedVet’s patients, clients, and referral partners. And third, focusing on healthy growth.

She works closely with the Leadership Team and MedVet Board to ensure all members of our talented healthcare and support services teams work in hospitals with a mission-driven and values-based culture, strong dyad leadership, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology. This strategic guidance and leadership helps to ensure MedVet successfully advances our mission of Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets.

Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl is deeply committed to expanding access to MedVet’s specialty and emergency care to more communities. She’s also focused on preserving the integrity of the veterinary profession. This means honoring those who dedicate their lives to the care of pets by delivering an excellent Employee Experience for our MedVet team members. It also means ensuring all organizational decisions put patient care, client service, and referral partner service at the forefront. All while maintaining a commitment to reinvesting in the profession through the provision of innovation, thought leadership, top tier continuing education, clinical research, and organizational partnerships.

Prior to joining MedVet, Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl was an Assistant Professor of Cardiology at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine from 1993 through 1999. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1989. She then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery followed by a residency in cardiology at The Ohio State University. During her residency, she earned a Master of Science.

Dr. Lehmkuhl enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, three adult children, and three dogs.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Master of Science: The Ohio State University

Internship: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Residency: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)

  • Presidential Advisory Committee
  • Past Chair, Cardiology Examination Committee
  • Past Chair, Presidential Nominating Committee
  • Past Chair, ACVIM Forum Cardiology Program Committee

Companion Animal Pacemaker Registry and Repository

  • Previous Director

American Veterinary Medical Association

Ohio Veterinary Medical Association

  • Past District Representative and Board Member
  • Chair, Midwest Veterinary Conference Pet Animal Committee

Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine