Specialist, Board Certified in Veterinary Internal Medicine

On the Job:

Linda Holste, DVM, ACVIM, joined BluePearl Veterinary Partners in 2010. After earning her veterinary degree, she worked as an associate veterinarian from 1981 until 1983, at a small animal practice. In 1993, Dr. Holste opened her first private practice in Franklin, Tennessee and worked as a veterinary internist. She joined Medvet Medical Center for Pets in Ohio and worked as an internist from 2000 until 2002. Dr. Holste moved back to Tennessee in 2002 and opened her private internal medicine practice.

Education:

1993    Graduate Program, Vanderbilt University
1988    Post-doctoral training, Cardiovascular Physiology, University of Illinois
1986    Residency, Internal Medicine, Purdue University
1981    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois
1974    Bachelor of Science, Carleton College, Minnesota

Off Duty:

Dr. Holste is an avid dressage enthusiast and competed at the Prix St. Georges level. She also trains and competes German Shepherd dogs in Schutzhund. Dr. Holste won the Schutzhund III championship for the GSDCA working dog association in 1999 and competed at the Bundeschampionate in Germany as a member of the USA team in 1999.