Staff

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.

Dr. Cathy Harmon

Dr. Cathy received her DVM from Kansas State University in 1967. She spent two years practicing in Fort Worth, Texas where Dr. Gary Harmon was stationed with the United States Air Force. In 1969, they returned to Andover and founded the Andover Veterinary Clinic. AVC has been in its current location since Friday, February 13, 1970. Incidentally, their first patient that day was a black cat. AVC has been remodeled three times with two expansions in addition to building the Andover Boarding Kennel. Dr. Cathy continues to practice veterinary medicine and has a special interest in dermatology. In her spare time, she enjoys following the local high school and K-State sporting events. She also loves woodworking, water skiing, swimming, and volunteering with many charitable organizations.


 

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.