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Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Linworth Animal Hospital Staff

Dawn Truesdale, DVM, Hospital Director

Dr. Dawn Truesdale graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in June of 2003. After graduating, she spent a year at Michigan Veterinary Specialist as an intern in emergency medicine. She began working at Linworth Animal Hospital in 1997 as a veterinary student and joined the practice as a full-time Veterinarian in September of 2004.

She is originally from St. Paris, Ohio, and now resides in Powell with her husband, Shawn, their daughter, Morgan, son, Gavin, dogs Rubble, Oliver, and Earl, and cats Abner and Beta.

Years in Practice: 14
Kathy Sheridan, DVM, Hospital Director
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Dr. Kathy Sheridan joined the Linworth Animal Hospital family in May of 2008. She is a member of the AVMA and the OVMA. After graduating from The Ohio State University in 2005, Dr. Sheridan practiced medicine at a small animal hospital in Westerville.

With the exception of a few years in Clintonville, Kathy is a lifelong Worthington resident and proud graduate of Thomas Worthington High School. She currently resides in Worthington with her husband, John, their sons, Owen and Whitaker, their dogs, Kermit D. Dog, Mary Bailey, and Mr. Murphy and their cat, Bruce.

Years in Practice: 12
Allen L. Gutin, DVM

Dr. Allen L. Gutin received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ohio State University in 1971 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Muskinghum College in 1967. His initial veterinary experience was in the Washington D.C. area in a large multi-doctor companion animal practice, plus a small solo farm animal/horse practice. He returned to Columbus in 1974 and has since then continued his professional career at Linworth Animal Hospital.

Dr. Gutin has retired from full-time practice but occasionally fills in for Dr. Truesdale or Dr. Sheridan.

He has one dog, Willow.

Years in Practice: 46
Teresa Linville, Head Registered Veterinary Technician/Hospital Administrator
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Originally from Bellefontaine, Ohio, Teresa is the daughter of veterinarian Tim Tillman.

She graduated from Columbus Technical Institute (now known as Columbus State Community College) in 1985. She has been employed by Linworth Animal Hospital since April 1986.
Teresa is a registered veterinary technician with the state of Ohio, and a member of the Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians. She is in charge of the technical staff at our hospital and the hospital administrator. Not only is she an excellent leader and technician, but she is also responsible for the bookkeeping and inventory at Linworth Animal Hospital.

Teresa resides in Dublin with her son Connor, dog Ivy, and cat, Cheese Nubbin.
Lisa West, Registered Veterinary Technician/Front Office Manager
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Lisa joined the staff of Linworth Animal Hospital in March 1999. She is a graduate of Columbus State Community College, having graduated summa cum laude with an Associate degree in Veterinary Technology. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, with a major in Animal Science from the Ohio State University in 1997.
Lisa is a registered veterinary technician with the state of Ohio, as well as a National Board certified technician. Lisa is also a member of the Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians. While a student, Lisa was employed by the O.S.U. College of Veterinary Medicine, in the large animal office. She has been a wonderful addition to our team at Linworth Animal Hospital.

Lisa resides in Marion with her husband, Lonnie, children, Lauren, Nolen, Avery and Hank, and her three cats, Monica, Otis and Oliver.
Joanna Schwartz, Registered Veterinary Technician
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Joanna graduated from Columbus State Community College in 1997. She is a registered veterinary technician with the state of Ohio. She began working at Linworth Animal Hospital in the fall of 1995 with the responsibilities of evening and weekend care of our hospitalized animals. She has been a full-time registered veterinary technician with Linworth since June of 2000. Joanna enjoys many outdoor activities, and traveling to warm places whenever possible.

Joanna lives in Columbus with her husband, Chris and their cat Lobo and their dogs, Fritz and Lada.
Bridget Kabealo, Registered Veterinary Technician
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Bridget is originally from Troy, MI and moved to Columbus in 2003 to attend Columbus State Community College. She graduated with an Associate degree in Veterinary Technology in March 2005. She is a registered veterinary technician with the state of Ohio. Bridget joined the Linworth family in May 2005.

Bridget lives in Blacklick with her husband Dustin, daughter Maddie, son Noah, dogs, Poppy, and Harry Pawter, her cats, Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom. Bridget and her family are avid campers and enjoy traveling to many of the amazing state parks of Ohio.
Beth Fagan, Registered Veterinary Technician
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Beth joined our team in February 2008. She graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, Colorado, in March 2007, with an associate of applied science degree. She is a registered technician in the states of Ohio and Colorado, as well as a national board-certified technician.

Beth resides in Columbus with her husband, Patrick, daughter, Jordan, son, Conal, dogs, Coco and Nutmeg, and cats, Marshmallow and MooShu.

Emily Wallace, Registered Veterinary Technician
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Emily joined the Linworth staff in February of 2022. She graduated from The Vet Tech Institute of Bradford School in March of 2019 with an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and is a Registered Technician in the State of Ohio. Emily was raised in Worthington where she is a graduate of Thomas Worthington High School. She still resides in Worthington with her dog Hayley.

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TESTIMONIALS

There is no other place in this world that I would take my animals to! the staff here is intelligent, caring, and personalizes every recommendation to your animals specific needs. We have been going here for 20 years and will continue to come here! they are the absolute best.
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Quality, experienced staff. You can tell not only that these folks love what they do for a living, but that they love your pet as well. Would highly recommend to any pet owner.
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I highly recommend Dr. Truesdale and this clinic. I took my cats here for two years, until I moved out of the area and they took great care of them!
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