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 veterinarystudent 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, dog Rubble, and cat Abner.
Years in Practice: 14
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
She is originally from St. Paris, Ohio, and now resides in Powell with her husband, Shawn, their daughter, Morgan, son, Gavin, dog Rubble, and cat Abner.
Years in Practice: 14
Kathy Sheridan, DVM, Hospital Director
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, Walter Payton, and Mr. Murphy and their cat, Bruce.
Years in Practice: 12
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, Walter Payton, 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 fromMuskinghum 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 forDr. Truesdale or Dr. Sheridan.
He is married to Jane, has three grown children, David, Daniel, and Sarah and three granddaughters, Sylvia, Mara and Mavis and one grandson, Evan.
He has one dog, Willow.
Years in Practice: 46
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
Dr. Gutin has retired from full-time practice but occasionally fills in for
He is married to Jane, has three grown children, David, Daniel, and Sarah and three granddaughters, Sylvia, Mara and Mavis and one grandson, Evan.
He has one dog, Willow.
Years in Practice: 46
Teresa Linville, Head Registered Veterinary Technician/Hospital Administrator
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 ofOhio, 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, beautiful poodle, Diva and cat, Cheese Nubbin.
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
Teresa resides in Dublin with her son Connor, beautiful poodle, Diva and cat, Cheese Nubbin.
Lisa West, Registered Veterinary Technician/Front Office Manager
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.
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
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 outdooractivities, 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.
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
Joanna lives in Columbus with her husband, Chris and their cat Lobo and their dogs, Fritz and Lada.
Bridget Kabealo, Registered Veterinary Technician
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, Linus, 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.
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, Linus, 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
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, andcat Marshmallow.
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
Katie Dolan, Registered Veterinary Technician
Katie started at Linworth Animal Hospital in January 2018. She is originally from Mansfield and moved to Columbus in 2010. Katie graduated from Columbus State Community College in May 2017 with an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.
Katie lives in Lexington with her husband, Colin, dogs Finnegan and Maple, cats Autumn, Bailey and Larry, and a red-eared slider named Sheldon.
She is a Registered Veterinary Technician with the state of Ohio.
Katie started at Linworth Animal Hospital in January 2018. She is originally from Mansfield and moved to Columbus in 2010. Katie graduated from Columbus State Community College in May 2017 with an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.
Katie lives in Lexington with her husband, Colin, dogs Finnegan and Maple, cats Autumn, Bailey and Larry, and a red-eared slider named Sheldon.
She is a Registered Veterinary Technician with the state of Ohio.
Renae Mefford, Registered Veterinary Technician
Renae joined Linworth Animal Hospital as a student in September 2018. After graduating from the Vet Tech Institute of Bradford in December 2019, Renae has now become our newest RVT.
Originally from St. Paris, Renae now lives in Columbus with her roommate and their cat Eevee.
Renae joined Linworth Animal Hospital as a student in September 2018. After graduating from the Vet Tech Institute of Bradford in December 2019, Renae has now become our newest RVT.
Originally from St. Paris, Renae now lives in Columbus with her roommate and their cat Eevee.
Colleen Gallagher, Pre Vet Student
Colleen started at Linworth in February of 2017. She graduated from Columbus State Community College in December 2017 with an Associate of Science Degree. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's in Biology from Otterbein University and plans to attend Veterinary School after graduation.
Colleen lives in Columbus with her boyfriend Ben, their pit-mix KevaLou and cats, Frederick and Meeko.
Colleen started at Linworth in February of 2017. She graduated from Columbus State Community College in December 2017 with an Associate of Science Degree. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's in Biology from Otterbein University and plans to attend Veterinary School after graduation.
Colleen lives in Columbus with her boyfriend Ben, their pit-mix KevaLou and cats, Frederick and Meeko.
