Dr. Kayla Whitfield was born and raised here in Altoona, PA.  She graduated from Altoona Area High School in 2006 and traveled to Chambersburg, PA where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medical Technology with minors in Biology and Chemistry at Wilson College in 2010.  She then earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University in 2014 in Columbus. During veterinary school, Dr. Whitfield completed an externship in Animal Behavior and participated in animal shelter studies focusing on behavior and adoption. She graduated with distinction of Excellence in Animal Behavior.  She spent her time in private practice for 10 years, but knew her heart was in shelter medicine.

 

Dr. Whitfield joined CPHS in 2024 as the Veterinary Medical Director to open the Wellness Center.  Spay/ neuter is the heart of shelter medicine and she and her team are committed to providing high quality surgical care. She is passionate about accessible veterinary care for her community and is looking forward to expanding services beyond spay/neuter.

 

Dr. Whitfield lives with her husband and many pets who have needed a place to land.  In her spare time she enjoys yoga, native gardening, and spending time at Raystown Lake.