Rebecca Ketchem
D.V.M. Owner/ Practitioner
Veterinarian Rebecca Ketchem has been with the Ozark Veterinary Clinic since May of 1999. She became a practice owner in 2001 along with Dr. Richard Linn when they bought the practice from its founder Dr. Hershel Chudomelka. Dr. Ketchem received her BS in Biochemistry from OSU in 1995, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from OSU in 1999. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but especially loves small animal surgery. While not at the clinic she enjoys spending time with her husband and children and numerous pets on the farm. She also loves attending church, camping, fishing, gardening, and reading.
Richard Linn, D.V.M.
Owner/ Practitioner
Doctor Richard Linn has been with the practice since 1985 and has been a business partner since 2001. He attended the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1983 with his doctorate in veterinary medicine. He attended Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, and Truman State University earning his bachelors and masters degrees in science education and studied business and accounting at Drury University. He enjoys the mixed animal practices (large and small animal). He enjoys bicycling (MS-150, and Ragbrai), church choir, Christian Veterinary Mission development projects, 4-H Veterinary Science program, Kiwanis service projects for children(Past-President), Member of regional, state, and national veterinary medical associations, member of Missouri Academy of Veterinary Practice, Member of Missouri Veterinary Volunteer Corps.