Our Team

DR. WAYNE HUNTHAUSEN
Dr. Hunthausen established Westwood Animal Hospital in 1985.  In addition to his medical and surgical responsibilities at the hospital, he is the director of Animal Behavior Consultations which provides behavior consultations and training services for pet owners. He frequently lectures and writes on the topic of companion animal behavior.  In his spare time, he is an avid photographer and enjoys writing, pool, cycling, movies and traveling with his wife, interior designer Jan Kyle, as well as hiking with their dog, Parker. See Dr. Hunthausen’s full bio and CV.

DR. SUSAN WEISDr. Susan Weis is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia Veterinary School. She has worked primarily in private practice, but also in emergency medicine and the non profit/shelter setting. She volunteers with the Humane Society of Greater KC, recognizing the importance of helping low income families. She is an advocate for mindfulness training and emotional health. Outside of “vetting” she and her husband are raising two young daughters and share their home with three rescued cats: Batman, Wallee and Mei. In spare moments she is practicing yoga, attending a cardio class, hanging with friends or family, devouring psychology books, or gardening.

AMY
Amy is a veterinary technician.  She graduated from the Pensacola State College of Veterinary Technology program.  Her medical interests include hematology, small mammals and cats.  She and her husband live with three cats (Curtis, Jake and Fray) and three very cute rats (Fig, Crumbs and Towsa) who love veggies, and bananas – the rats, not the cats.   When she isn’t helping care for pets at Westwood Animal Hospital, she enjoys reading, music, cross-stitch, video games, traveling and, especially, her husband’s wonderful cooking.

KAITLYN Kaitlyn’s love of working with animals brought her to Westwood Animal Hospital as a receptionist.  She and her husband have two dogs, Emmett and Walter, and two cats, Leo and Mowgli.  Outside of work Kaitlyn enjoys yoga, making jewelry, and selling antiques.

MARY
Mary Kline has been working side-by-side with Dr. Hunthausen since 1994. She graduated from the Maple Woods Veterinary Technician Program, and has been helping care for companion animals ever since. Mary is certified as a Professional Dog Trainer and as an Evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen certification program. She teaches basic, advanced, and Canine Good Citizen classes here at Westwood Animal Hospital. Mary shares her home with four dogs, two cats, and a parrot named Baby. Outside of the hospital, Mary likes to garden, recycle, and spend time with her grandchildren.