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MedVet, the only veterinarian-led and owned network of emergency and specialty hospitals for pets, marks its 30th anniversary today. “This anniversary is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our compassionate, experienced team and relentless commitment to delivering the MedVet Experience,” commented President & CEO Eric Schertel, DVM, PHD, Diplomate, ACVS. “We could not have accomplished this without the trust and loyalty of our Referral Partners and clients,” he said. In 1988,…

Dr. Eric Schertel, President and CEO at MedVet, was named a recipient of the Smart 50 Awards recognizing the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. A two time recipient of this award, Schertel continues to focus on increasing access to exceptional emergency and specialty healthcare for pets, supporting advancements in veterinary medicine through continuing education, and strengthening community engagement.

MedVet is providing complimentary eye exams the entire month of May to service dogs during the 11th Annual ACVO®/StokesRx™ National Service Dog Eye Exam Event. Three of MedVet’s medical centers are providing these screenings: Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio. These screenings are by appointment only. Nearly 60,000 service and working animals have received free screening eye exams since the program began, including approximately 7,500 last year. More than 150 of those service…