Danielle LaVecchio, DVM Emergency Medicine Veterinarian

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Danielle LaVecchio, DVM, is an Emergency Medicine Veterinarian at MedVet Columbus where she has been part of the medical team since 2012. Dr. LaVecchio attended Pennsylvania State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Following her graduation from veterinary school, Dr. LaVecchio completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in New York. Following her internship, Dr. LaVecchio worked in private practice and at the Franklin County Dog Shelter before joining the MedVet team. She also published a scientific paper “Serum Cardiac Troponin I Concentration in Retired Racing Greyhounds in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2009. When not treating patients, Dr. LaVecchio enjoys maintaining her several fish tanks, scuba diving and spending time with her family and three dogs.

Education & Training

Bachelors of Science: Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
Internship: Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, West Islip, New York

Professional Affiliations

American Veterinary Medical Association
Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine

What is a Pet Emergency?

Emergencies happen any time of the day or night, any day of the year. That’s why the MedVet team is available 24/7 to help when your veterinarian is not available. Our team of talented emergency doctors, critical care specialists, and compassionate staff are at the ready to provide the care your pet needs. Click here to find the MedVet closest to you.

We realize that sometimes it’s difficult to know if your pet’s situation is an emergency. To learn about some common emergency situations that require immediate veterinary medical attention click here.

What others are saying

The professionalism and compassion of Dr. LaVecchio and the entire MedVet Columbus team made a very trying situation endurable experience. – Warren F.

My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.