Lindsay Merkel

Lindsay Merkel serves as an Associate Professor specializing in Small Animal Internal Medicine within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the University of Minnesota.

Her academic journey includes a BS, Cum Laude from St Cloud State University; a DVM from the University of Minnesota (1993); a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Sacramento Animal Medical Group (1993-94); and a Veterinary Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Minnesota (1994-98).

Dr. Merkel's clinical expertise centers on Small Animal Internal Medicine, advancing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for companion animals through veterinary clinical sciences. Her work bridges academic research with practical veterinary care in internal medicine disciplines.

Her professional recognition includes board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM).