Dr. David C. Duvall meet the team

David C. Duvall, DVM

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian, Ohio Valley Region (NY, OH, PA)

Dr. David Duvall received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1989 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 from The Ohio State University. Following his graduation, Dr. Duvall gained experience by working in both small animal general practice and emergency and referral settings. In 1998, Dr. Duvall founded a state-of-the-art small animal facility located in central Ohio (source: LinkedIn profile of Dr. David Duvall).

Dr. Duvall has 16 years of experience working as a Professional Services Veterinarian. Currently, he is a Senior Professional Services Veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, working on the US Companion Animal business (source: LinkedIn profile of Dr. David Duvall). In this role, he provides technical information to veterinary health care teams throughout the Ohio Valley Region and works with sales representatives to provide their customers with objective data on Merck Animal Health products (source: LinkedIn profile of Dr. David Duvall).

Dr. Duvall’s experience as a former practice owner gives him a unique perspective when interacting with veterinarians. He not only understands the scientific aspects of Merck Animal Health products but is also well-versed in the challenges and considerations faced by practice owners. This enables him to offer practical insights and guidance that can positively impact both veterinary practices and the animals they serve.

Dr. Duvall’s enthusiasm for Merck Animal Health stems from the company’s commitment to developing innovative products that enhance the practice of veterinary medicine.

“It was my life-long dream to become a veterinarian and improve the lives of animals. Becoming a veterinarian was the only occupation I ever considered.”

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Duvall cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two sons. Additionally, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, wildlife habitat management, and enthusiastically supporting his favorite team, The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University

Areas of Interest

  • Practice Management
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Tick Biology
  • Vector-Borne Disease