Westwood Animal Hospital

Westwood Animal Hospital is a veterinarian in Kansas City, MO, providing medical and surgical care for pets and their families since 1985. The full-service hospital offers dentistry, digital radiology, laser surgery, vaccinations, on-site lab testing, nutritional counseling, weight control programs, grooming, boarding, microchipping, obedience classes, and behavior consultations, along with dermatology, cardiology, and ophthalmology services. It carries Science Diet and Royal Canin foods for dogs and cats, plus prescription diets.

Dr. Wayne Hunthausen established the practice in 1985 in a small building that was once a service station. It has since grown to four times its original size and from one doctor to a four-doctor practice. The hospital adheres to the Veterinarian's Oath and pairs sophisticated medical and surgical care with a personal touch. Staff veterinarians and nurses attend continuing education seminars throughout the year, and the practice works with two national laboratories and Kansas City-area veterinary specialists, including orthopedic surgeons, internists, oncologists, ophthalmologists, dentists, and dermatologists.

Dr. Hunthausen also directs Animal Behavior Consultations, which provides behavior consultations and training for pet owners and a behavior support service for veterinarians. He has worked on companion animal behavior problems since 1982, holds degrees from the University of Missouri, helped found the Interdisciplinary Forum for Applied Animal Behavior in 1996, and has served as president and executive board member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. He received the American Animal Hospital Association's PetCare Award in 2002. Mary Kline has worked alongside Dr. Hunthausen since 1994, graduated from the Maple Woods Veterinary Technician Program, is certified as a Professional Dog Trainer and as a Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and teaches basic, advanced, and Canine Good Citizen classes at the hospital. Emily serves as office manager.

The hospital is located at 4820 Rainbow Blvd, with weekday hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing from 1 to 2 p.m. for lunch, and closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Services:

• Behavior services
• Emergency referrals
• Flexible scheduling
• Full-service veterinary care
• Online pharmacy