
Our Team
Get to Know Our Veterinary Team
Meet the wonderful veterinarians and staff of Westside Veterinary Service. We take great pride in providing excellent care for your pets!
Meet Our Doctors

Dr. A.D. Elkins
Dr. A.D. Elkins
DACVS
Veterinarian
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.

Dr. Bob Salley
Dr. Bob Salley
Veterinarian
Dr. Robert Salley graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. He was accepted into the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, where he graduated in 1981. Dr. Salley practiced general and emergency medicine in Memphis, TN, from 1981 to 1984. Dr. Salley, in partnership with Dr. Thomas, purchased Westside Veterinary Service and moved to Murray, KY, in 1984. Dr. Salley enjoys all facets of veterinary practice and especially helping enhance the lives of his clients through their pets. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Salley and his wife Linda have two children, Ben and Brooke, and two grandchildren, who all live in Nashville. Dr. Salley and Linda enjoy spending time with their kids and grandchildren and road trips in their corvette.

Dr. Damon Eastwood
Dr. Damon Eastwood
Veterinarian
Dr. Damon Eastwood grew up on a small cattle farm in Hanson, KY. His desire to pursue a career in vet medicine began at the age of fourteen years old. Dr. Eastwood did his undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky before transferring to Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. In 1995, Dr. Eastwood graduated from Auburn and moved to Murray to work at Westside. He worked as an associate veterinarian for five years and then became a partner in the practice in 2000. Dr. Eastwood and his wife Jackie have two children, Lauren and Logan. They live on a small cattle farm in Hazel with their cat Cal and dog Pearl. Dr. Eastwood enjoys the lake and spending quality time with his family.

Dr. Darien Robertson
Dr. Darien Robertson
Veterinarian
Dr. Darien Robertson has had a passion for animals since she was a young girl and always knew she wanted to pursue a career working with Animals. She attended Murray State University for her undergrad and continued to the University of Missouri, where she completed veterinary school in Spring 2022. Dr. Robertson graduated with high honors as a Phi Zeta member, awarded to Veterinary students for their scholarly excellence and research.
Dr. Robertson takes pride in not only taking care of the patient but the owner as well. She is passionate about educating clients to help them feel comfortable with the care she is providing and to collaboratively work together to make decisions to support their pets in having long and healthy lives.
In her free time, Dr. Robertson enjoys riding horses, going to the lake, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Leslie Jackson
Dr. Leslie Jackson
Veterinarian
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.

Dr. Noel Thomas
Dr. Noel Thomas
DACT, DABVP
Veterinarian
Dr. Noel Thomas graduated from Auburn University in 1979 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, he spent 4 years in general and emergency practice in Memphis, TN. In 1984, Dr. Thomas, in partnership, purchased Westside Veterinary Service in Murray, KY. Dr. Thomas’ commitment to continuing education led him to become board certified through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 1986. The ABVP certifies practitioners with exceptional knowledge, skill, and competency in clinical practice.
While still in private practice, Dr. Thomas completed the certification process for the American College of Theriogenologists. Dr. Thomas and his wife Linda have two children, Jena and Emily. They also have four grandchildren. Dr. Thomas enjoys turkey and duck hunting.
Meet Our Veterinary Staff

Chelsea, LVT
Practice Manager

Leigh, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Erin, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Janel, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Kasey, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Katie, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Haley
Receptionist

Nicole, LVT

Brady, LVT

Janice

Emily
Receptionist

Riana

Kaelin

McKenzi

Hunter

Maddie

Calista

Kasey

Emily
Receptionist
I have been in the veterinary profession for 6 years. I pride myself on communication. I like to make sure I am doing everything possible to make sure your pets go home healthy and happy. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with kids and family. I love cooking, reading, shopping, and watching movies, and I am a Harry Potter fanatic!

Angela
Lead Receptionist
I was born and raised in Murray, KY, and graduated from Calloway County High School in 1996 and went on to graduate from Murray State University in December 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology. I pride myself on being an empathetic person that understands pets are more than that. They are family. I enjoy meeting new people and their pets.
In my free time, I enjoy gardening, hiking, fishing, traveling, spending time with my family, and playing with my animals.

Janice
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Maddie
Kennel Assistant
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Jessica
Kennel Assistant
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Calista
Kennel Assistant
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Kasey
Kennel Assistant
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Sierra
Kennel Assistant
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Brady
LVT
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Nicole
LVT
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McKenzi
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Riana
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Kaelin
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Hunter
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Haley
Receptionist
I am currently enrolled at Murray State University. I take pride in being the bridge between patient and pet parent so we can work together to find the best care plan for your fur baby. In my free time, I’m always with my standard poodle Tux on campus for class, at my sorority events, or in class.

Dera
Receptionist
I graduated from Murray State University. I take pride in providing compassionate care and trying to give the best experience possible. I’m enthusiastic about medicine & patient relationships. In my free time, I like to travel, do anything outdoors (hiking, kayaking, fishing), try lots of foods/cooking, and take naps!

Amanda
Technician
Veterinary medicine is rewarding in many ways, even on hard days. From helping my doctors, and my teammates, and working on or with patients, I love it! I take pride in building close bonds with clients. For me, being that one familiar face is a necessary part of veterinary medicine. Getting to know the client and their pets on a personal level, gaining a type of trust where they request you with each visit. It makes me feel like I’m doing something right.
My free time is for family. I’m a proud wife of 20 years, a mother of 2 girls, and a newly made grandma. I enjoy cooking, being a cheer mom, and snuggles from my fur babies.

Katie, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Kasey, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
I am a Murray State Grad, GO RACERS! I take pride in knowing I help provide excellent care to all animals that visit Westside. I am proud to be part of this team and treat your animal as if it were my own. In my free time, I enjoy riding ATVs and being outside with my dog.

Janel, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Janel Shelby grew up on a farm in Illinois and came to Murray to attend Murray State University in the Fall of 2005. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine with a minor in Chemistry in 2010. After she received her technologist license in May 2011. Janel married her husband Brian in 2009 and they have a daughter and a dog named Xander. Her favorite things to do are spending time with family and their annual trips to the beach.

Erin, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
I not only enjoy being a nurse and caretaker to my patients but also their voice. I am currently finishing my last semester to graduate with my masters in December. I hope to one day teach future techs.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my two dogs Ziva, a mountain feist, and Ellie and Great Pyrenees mix.

Leigh, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Graduated from MSU.
I enjoy coming to work and seeing what new cases are coming in. I love seeing patients improve and get to go back home to their families. I also enjoy working in the lab and running diagnostics.
I enjoy spending time with my 3 dogs, shopping, and gardening/tending to my house plants. I also like traveling to the Carolinas to spend time with my family.

Chelsea, LVT
Practice Manager
Chelsea Hendrick was born and raised in Murray. She received her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from MSU in 2009. This was followed by receiving her Master’s in Agriculture in 2010, during which she completed her thesis on Canine Arthritis Research. Chelsea married her high school sweetheart Justin in 2009. They have two sons, Kamden and Kallen, and a St. Bernard mix named Amos. Chelsea enjoys reading, cooking, crafting, and spending time with her family. She can also be found on some sort of court or field cheering on her kiddos!