Dr. Scott Linick
Dr. Scott Linick is the owner and director of Plainfield Animal Hospital. He attended Michigan State University and Louisiana State University as an undergraduate. He then attended Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1982. He has practiced at Plainfield Animal Hospital since 1982, his entire professional career.
Dr. Linick has always had an interest in veterinary dentistry and in 1997 he became a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, one of only 85 Fellows worldwide. Currently, Dr. Linick is on the Academy's Board of Directors. As a Fellow, Dr. Linick is trained in advanced dental procedures. These include; endodontics (root canals and vital pulpotomies), restorative dentistry (crowns and fillings), orthodontics (braces and other appliances), oral surgery, and oral medicine. He has lectured and taught dentistry locally, nationally and internationally. Of course, he still performs basic dentistry and cleanings. Dr. Linick strongly believes that a healthy mouth provides pets with healthier and happier lives.
Dr. Linick and his wife Karen, have 3 children, Christopher, Erica, and Ashley. Other family members include two dogs, Frisbee and Cali, and two cats, Josie and Kayla. In his leisure time Dr. Linick enjoys playing golf, traveling, and watching professional and college sports.