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MedVet Hilliard recently earned re-certification as a Level II veterinary emergency and critical care facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).   Hilliard, OH (December 6, 2019) – MedVet Hilliard, a Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets hospital, recently earned re-certification as a Level II veterinary emergency and critical care facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). This certification means that MedVet Hilliard has met and exceeded…

MedVet Chicago Will Move into New State-of-the-Art Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital CHICAGO, IL (August 26, 2019) ­­­­– MedVet, a leader in emergency and specialty veterinary healthcare, opened a brand new veterinary hospital at 3325 N. California Ave on Monday, August 26. Construction of the 65,000+ square foot state-of-the-art veterinary hospital began over a year ago and is only a mile away from their former locations at 3123 and 3130 N Clybourn…

MedVet announces new senior leadership appointment positioning organization for continued growth and success. MedVet, a growing nationwide network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals is proud to announce the appointment of Linda Lehmkuhl, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) as Chief Executive Officer. Eric Schertel, DVM, PhD, DACVS will assume the role of Executive Chairman, and will continue to serve as the Chairman of MedVet’s Board of Directors. Matt Erick, recently joined MedVet…

  MedVet is joining the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in celebrating AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day on July 22. MedVet earned AAHA accreditation, which is awarded to veterinary hospitals practicing the highest level of veterinary excellence, after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service. The mission of AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day is to highlight the exceptional care provided by AAHA-accredited practices. Unlike human hospitals, animal hospitals are…

  COLUMBUS, OH (July 15, 2019) ­­­­– MedVet, a growing nationwide network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, has secured an investment from entities affiliated with the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division emphasizing the strong interest and importance in expanding the availability of specialty healthcare for pets. “As one of the largest veterinarian led and owned organizations in the U.S., we are thrilled to have the support of the Goldman Sachs team to help accelerate…

MedVet is providing complimentary eye exams the entire month of May to service dogs during the annual ACVO®/StokesRx™ National Service Animal Eye Exam Event. Three MedVet locations in Ohio are providing these screenings: Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton. These screenings are by appointment only. More than 7,500 service and working animals will receive sight-saving eye exams this year, with over 68,000 since the program began in 2008. More than 150 of those service dogs are examined…

COLUMBUS, OH (April 12, 2019) ­­­­– MedVet, a growing nationwide network of specialty veterinary hospitals is proud to announce its expansion to San Jose, California with the addition of Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists. “MedVet and Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists share in a deep commitment to leading specialty healthcare for pets and delivering the highest standard of quality and compassionate care,” said Dr. Eric Schertel, Chief Executive Officer of MedVet. “We are excited to have…

MedVet, a growing nationwide network of specialty veterinary hospitals is proud to announce its MedVet hospitals located in Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Hilliard, OH; and Lexington, KY; have once again achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Each of these MedVet hospitals re-earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the respective hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment,…

MedVet is pleased to announce that Matt Erick will join the organization as President, effective today. Erick’s most recent role was President, North America for Mylan Pharmaceuticals. In his new role at MedVet, he will report directly to Dr. Eric Schertel, CEO of MedVet and work in close partnership with Dr. Linda Lehmkuhl, Chief Medical Officer. “We are very excited to welcome Matt to the MedVet family. Leveraging his tremendous experience leading…

MedVet is pleased to announce its expansion into Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with the addition of University Veterinary Specialists (UVS), now known as MedVet Pittsburgh. The City Vets and VetNow divisions of UVS will not be part of MedVet Pittsburgh. MedVet looks forward to providing local veterinarians continued support and access to specialty and emergency veterinary care throughout the greater Pittsburgh community. “We are very excited to be expanding in the Pittsburgh community,” said MedVet President…