Dustin Liechty, DVM Emergency Medicine Veterinarian

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Dustin Liechty, DVM, is an Emergency Medicine Veterinarian at MedVet Salt Lake City, where he has been a part of the team since 2021.

Dr. Liechty attended Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Dance Performance. He then earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree through a joint program between Utah State University in Logan, UT and Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, WA. Following earning his veterinary degree, Dr. Liechty completed a small animal rotating medicine and surgery internship at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in West Lafayette, IN. Prior to joining MedVet, Dr. Liechty spent one year in emergency medicine and critical care at a specialty practice in Tacoma, WA.

Dr. Liechty has a special interest in cardiology and his favorite part of veterinary medicine is helping his patients. When away from the hospital, he enjoys hiking, cooking, baking, traveling, dance, and horseback riding.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, WA
Internship: Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN

What is a pet emergency?

Emergencies happen any time of the day or night, any day of the year. That’s why the MedVet team is available 24/7 to help when your veterinarian is not available. Our team of talented emergency doctors, critical care specialists, and compassionate staff are at the ready to provide the care your pet needs. Click here to find the MedVet closest to you.

We realize that sometimes it’s difficult to know if your pet’s situation is an emergency. To learn about some common emergency situations that require immediate veterinary medical attention click here.