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, dogs Rubble, and Oliver, and cats Abner and Beta.
Years in Practice: 21
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, dogs Rubble, and Oliver, and cats Abner and Beta.
Years in Practice: 21
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, Mary Bailey, and Mr. Murphy and their cat, Bruce.
Years in Practice: 16
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: 16
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 dog Vivan.
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 dog Vivan.
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 dog 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 dog and Lada.
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, andcats, Marshmallow and MooShu.
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
Emily Wallace, Registered Veterinary Technician
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 and Cat Dolly.
Katie Dolan, Registered Veterinary Technician
Katie is a Registered Veterinary Technician with the state of Ohio, graduating from Columbus State Community College in 2017. She joined the Linworth Animal Hospital team in January 2018 and has loved being a part of such a caring and dedicated group. Katie lives in Lexington with her husband, Colin, their daughter, Charlotte, and a lively household of pets—including huskies Finn and Maple, cats Bailey, Autumn, and Larry, and a red-eared slider turtle named Sheldon. Outside of work, Katie enjoys gardening, exploring nature through hikes, and expressing her creativity through painting.
