Heather McKechnie, MSci (Hons), BVM&S, MRCVS, is an Emergency Medicine Veterinarian at MedVet Columbus. She has been a member of the team since 2024.
Dr. McKechnie grew up in Albuquerque, NM, however, home for her is Scotland. She attended The University of Aberdeen in Scotland, where she earned a Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree. Additionally, she completed a master’s in biomedical research in Germany before returning to Scotland for veterinary medicine education at The University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Dr. McKechnie then went on to complete a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the University of Florida.
Dr. Heather McKechnie strongly values client communication and fostering the human-animal bond. She has an affinity for feline medicine, cases involving interventional procedures, wound management, acute abdomens, and polytrauma. Dr. McKechnie is passionate about education and enjoys teaching veterinary medicine students.
Some of Dr. McKechnie’s hobbies include traveling, working out, dancing, and music. She also enjoys spending downtime with her two cats, Haus and Frankie.
Education & Training
Undergraduate Masters in Biomedical Science: The University of Aberdeen
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery: The University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Associations
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Awards & Recognition
Academic Distinction - Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
