Staff
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Dr. Jon Aluise
Dr. Aluise is a Kansas native, having been born and raised in Derby. He graduated from Kansas State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, and shortly thereafter went into private practice in Colorado. Though he enjoyed his time in the Rockies, Dr. Aluise and his family — which includes his wife, Bernadette, sons Sawyer and Fynn, one Chihuahua named Sheera, three guppies and two African Dwarf Frogs — are very excited to be returning to their Kansas roots. They look forward to meeting all of you and becoming part of the wonderful Andover community. When he’s not at the clinic, you’ll likely find Dr. Aluise outdoors either fishing at the Air Force Academy fishing ponds, Spinney Mountain Reservoir or Eleven Mile Canyon, hunting in the woods, or tearing up the soccer fields with his two boys.Dr. Aluise has special interests in veterinary dentistry and internal medicine. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association as well as the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, where he regularly participates in continuing education to expand his knowledge of veterinary medicine. You will appreciate his passion for and dedication to your pets. |
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Dr. Laura Hellman
Dr Laura Hellman grew up in North Carolina and graduated from NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She worked for four years in equine general practice with an emphasis on sports medicine before transitioning to small animal medicine. Dr Hellman has an interest in integrative care and pain management and has achieved certification in Veterinary Acupuncture and Animal Chiropractic. She also enjoys client education to promote the human-animal bond. Dr Hellman also uses her integrative medicine training to provide acupuncture and chiropractic care for horses in the greater Wichita area. When not at work at the clinic, Dr Hellman enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her family. She resides on a small farm in Augusta with her husband, Michael, and their two horses, five dogs, two cats, and six chickens. |
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Dr. Kate Perkins
Kate Perkins graduated from Kansas State University in 1993, and has worked in East Wichita/Andover since 1997. She has a special interest in dermatology and the human-animal bond, and has enjoyed practicing small animal medicine and surgery. When not serving our patients here at Andover Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Kate is busy at her cattle ranch near Howard that has been in her family since the 1880's. She and her husband, Dr. David Whetstone (also a veterinarian) have two children, Tim and Hannah plus two dogs and two cats. Their family is extensively involved in their community. They participate in 4-H, music, sports and their local church. |