The More you Know
About Us
Founded in 1984 by William and Gena Rutledge, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rutledge Medical has been one of the premier sales organizations for some of the most innovative medical tech companies in the world. On the human side we’ve supported products in patient monitoring, cardiovascular rhythm management, orthopedic implants, ultrasound, digital radiography and blood components. In 1991, Rutledge Medical became the sales organization for Pentax Medical in Oklahoma, Western Arkansas and Northwest Texas, entering the field of endoscopy.
In 2021, Rutledge Medical pivoted to focus 100% veterinary endoscopy, an underserved instrument for the animal healthcare sector.
William R. Rutledge
Founder (1952-2023)
Rick O. Rutledge
President/CEO
Jeff Dobbs
Chief, Service and Repair
Scott W. Rogers
Regional VP, Eastern US
Andrew Milzarek
Logistics And Support
Van Rutledge
Future Veterinarian
Proudly Headquartered In Oklahoma
True To Our Roots
After Moving To Oklahoma In 1979 From New Orleans, The Family Decided To Plant Roots Upon Their Arrival. First in Tulsa until 1992, and then in Oklahoma City. The Company Is Headquartered Today In Tulsa, with Another Office In Lexington, KY. The City of Tulsa Has Quickly Become A National Contender for Relocation of Companies And The Relocation Of Jobs, Specifically Folks Working Remotely From Tulsa. The Tech and Healthcare Sectors Maintain A Strong Economy And The Entire State Has Maintained a Very Low Cost Of Living For Decades and That Trend Continues Today.
Working Toward Change
It's About The Relationships...
We Design user-friendly, portable diagnostic tools, empowering veterinarians to perform on-site, accurate assessments. This approach fosters a collaborative, hands-on partnership, revolutionizing the provider-vendor relationship in veterinary healthcare. Nothing To Us Is Transactional, It’s Personal.
We prioritizes transparency, offering in-depth training and support for their diagnostic tools, fostering a culture of constant improvement. Because of the face-to-face feedback we receive from our customers and prospective customers alike. By enabling precise, on-the-spot diagnosis, we empower providers to make informed decisions, ultimately building trust by consistently delivering reliable solutions for improved patient outcomes.
Support And Empower Veterinary Education
Foster The Next Generation
The global shortage of veterinarians poses a critical challenge due to increasing demands for animal care. Veterinary colleges around the globe struggle to meet the escalating need for graduates, exacerbating the scarcity. This shortage significantly impacts specialized veterinary fields like internal medicine or surgery, leading to gaps in specialized care. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in equine medicine. It restricts access to crucial expertise, prolongs waiting times for appointments, and burdens existing veterinarians with overwhelming caseloads.
Addressing this crisis requires collaborative efforts among educational institutions, policymakers, and the veterinary industry to incentivize training, bolster resources, and support professionals entering specialized fields, ensuring adequate care for all animals.
We Are Ahead Of That Charge. Each Year Rutledge Medical Donates Equipment, Time, Repair, Parts and Consumables To CE and Charity Organizations Throughout Vet Med.