The team at Westwood Veterinary Hospital is comprised of highly trained and experienced animal health professionals who have a genuine love for working with pets.
Our staff treats every patient with the highest quality of medical care as well as a gentle touch.
C. Douglas Aldridge, BS, DVM
Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Aldridge graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1987. He is a devoted husband and a father of five. He has eight grandchildren (so far!) and he loves to spoil them rotten.
He has practiced at Westwood Veterinary Hospital since graduating.
The Aldridge family currently has two dogs but many cats, dogs, turtles, ducks, an ostrich, and an emu have made their way into their hearts and across the rainbow bridge. He has a special interest in laser surgery & Dr. Aldridge is actively involved in the Oklahoma State Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
He has served on the Board of Directors for the OKVMA, and also served on the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission. He is active in the McLish Church of Christ.
Kaitlin Hallmark
Practice Manager
Kaitlin started at Westwood as a part-time receptionist while in school. She returned in 2014 as our full-time receptionist and bookkeeper. She has been our office manager since 2022 when our longtime employee, Stacey Moore, retired. Kaitlin is a 2008 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a B.A. in Psychology. She is Dr. Aldridge’s oldest child and her daughter, Elora, is often seen running around the clinic.
Brooklyn Bogges
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Brooklyn came on board in 2020 as a part-time kennel attendant. She started her program to become a registered veterinary nurse at San Juan College with Dr. Aldridge as her preceptor and Westwood serving as her OCCI in 2022. Brooklyn loves learning and is a quick-study. She has been working full time while studying and expects to earn her degree 2024. She has a deep love for animals and has two kitties (Dallas and Sokka) and two dogs (Kota and Baker.)
Chassi Davis
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Chassi is a graduate of the Murray State College Veterinary Technology Program in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She joined our team in 2018 while still earning her degree. Chassi is a mother of two adorable boys (Hayden & Landon). She has a house full of fur babies; a rescue Chihuahua (Lucy), and four crazy cats (Ginger, Oliver, Scarlett, & Sophie).
She’s had a passion for caring for animals for as long as she can remember. She wants to provide the best care for her patients and keep them as comfortable as possible during every stage of life.
Jayme Gray
FT Receptionist
Jayme joined our team as a part-time kennel attendant in January of 2016. She became our full-time kennel attendant in April of 2017 and became our receptionist when Kaitlin went on maternity leave in 2020. She and her husband own a cattle ranch and her favorite pastime is raising bottle calves. Jayme graduated from East Central University with a B.A. in Biology in 2015. Her dogs, Wylie, Charlie, and Bean, can be seen napping behind the front desk most days.
Aryana Murphy
PT Kennel Attendant
Aryana is a current student at Lone Grove High School and our most recent addition to the team, joining us in July 2023.
Amber Simon
PT Receptionist
Amber joined the Westwood team in summer of 2022 as a part-time kennel attendant. In summer 2023 she transitioned to part-time receptionist to help Jayme. She is working toward becoming a veterinary nurse and is currently enrolled at Murray State College in Tishomingo. She loves animals and her beautiful daughter, Susie. She has two kitties (Salem and Winnie) and three dogs (Charlie, Oliver, and Piper.)
Sophia Walker
FT Kennel Attendant
Sophia graduated from Lone Grove High School and is currently studying to become a veterinary nurse. She joined our team in July 2023.
Jennifer Winberry
FT Kennel Attendant
Jennifer started at Westwood in 2014 as our kennel attendant. She left to have her son in 2018 then rejoined our team in 2019. Her family lives in Ardmore, with their six cats and six dogs; cats-Abra, Daisy, Georgie, Onnie, Orange Shurbet, Pennywise; Dogs-Angel, Bonnie, Cloudy, Ducki, Frostbite, and Sunny.
Jennifer loves animals deeply and so does her family. Her son Gen2’s first word was “kitty.”
Jennifer is engaged to Brian Kadlez. They have two beautiful children, Gen2 and Lucille, who are the loves of their lives.