General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Immunizations
  Your puppy or kitten visit will include a full physical examination. We will look for any signs of illness and make sure that your new pet is in good health. Most first visits include any vaccines that are due as well as a check for intestinal parasites. Be sure to bring any records you might have so that we can review and continue your pet’s vaccination and deworming schedule.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Leslie Jackson grew up in Graves County, attended Murray State University, and graduated from Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She joined the Westside team just after graduating in 2001, beginning her journey at Warner Animal Clinic, a satellite clinic associated with Westside. Gradually over the years, she worked more and more at Westside both on Saturdays and throughout the week. After Covid, Warner Animal Clinic was closed, and the entire staff moved to Westside. Dr. Jackson enjoys internal medicine cases and connecting with her clients. She feels blessed to have been able to work part-time initially out of school, being a mom to her 2 daughters, Parker and Taylor, and now enjoys time doing a job she truly loves. She enjoys landscaping, antique shopping, art events, sporting events, and anything involving her children or her pets in her leisure time. She’s a chihuahua, lab, and rat terrier lover.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Westside Veterinary Service has one of the best-equipped veterinary hospitals in the west KY region, including extensive surgical equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound, and the only CT machine in the region. CT machines are generally only available at specialty hospitals in large cities, but we are proud to offer this state-of-the-art technology right in your backyard. We’re proud to be your go-to veterinary destination because of our extensive diagnostic capabilities, advanced medicine, and compassionate and knowledgeable staff. Our staff includes a board-certified practitioner, a reproductive specialist, and a board-certified veterinary surgeon that comes for referral surgeries on a weekly basis. Additionally, we are the only AAHA-certified hospital in Western KY.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  In our continuing efforts to offer the highest quality veterinary medicine, we are pleased to provide a wide range of surgical services for our patients. Our routine surgical procedures, such as spaying and neutering, are scheduled Monday through Friday and can range from outpatient to an overnight stay, depending on what surgery is performed. Surgery can be a source of anxiety and stress for many pet owners. Maybe you worry about whether your pet will be well cared for, or perhaps you have concerns about adequate precautions and monitoring. Let us address your concerns. Our staff of compassionate, caring professionals is highly skilled in performing veterinary surgeries and will make every effort to ensure that your pet receives the very best care. Our focus on patient safety, pain management, and employing the most current surgical practices is designed to exceed your expectations and put your concerns to rest.
• Orthopedics
  Dr. A.D. Elkins received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 1970 and began his practice in Madisonville, KY, where he cared for the medical and surgical needs of both small and large animals for 10 years. In 1982, he completed a surgery residency and received a Master’s degree (M.S.) at Texas A&M University. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Elkins took and passed the surgery boards to gain board certification into the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Until 1986, he owned a referral practice in Kentucky, but then became chief of small animal orthopedics and assistant professor at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Since then, Dr. A.D. Elkins has had a private referral surgery practice in Indianapolis, Indiana, for 23 years. He does relief surgery work at many practices around the United States. He visits Westside Veterinary Service every week. We are fortunate to have such an asset that sees referral patients that need a surgical specialist in our geographical region.