Our Veterinary Team
Dr. Chad Malpass | Medical Director
Dr. Chad Malpass grew up just a few miles down the road from Westchester Veterinary Hospital. He started working here as a veterinary technician in 2009 while pursuing degrees in Biology and Chemistry from our very own High Point University.
Thereafter, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he was awarded the Robert D. Horne Orthopedic Surgery Award and is the recipient of the National Bayer Excellence in Communication Award.
He has special interests in osteoarthritis and ACL (more correctly called CCL) injury and repair. He also enjoys nutritional medicine and educating clients on how to keep their pets happy and healthy. Dr. Malpass has received additional training in diagnostic ultrasound.
In their free time, Dr. Chad, his wife Alix, and their boxer Sookie love to eat great food and travel. Weekends are filled with hiking, biking, skiing, bird hunting, fishing, or exploring something new; whether it be 10 minutes from home or on the other side of the globe. Did we mention he likes to eat?
Dr. Chris M. Hernandez
Dr. Chris Hernandez was born and raised in South Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science with a minor in Chemistry from Berry College.
Dr. Hernandez has decided to call North Carolina home, after earning his Doctorate from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he was named a Merck Student Scholar. His special interests include orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, anesthesia and rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Henandez has received additional training in Fracture stabilization and repair techniques as well as emergency ultrasound testing.
In his free time, Dr. Hernandez enjoys exploring new places with his wife Natalie and daughter Ava. They enjoy being outdoors, going to the lake or beach and playing frisbee with his black lab Dyson.
Dr. Carly White
A North Carolina native, Dr. White grew up in Stanley, a small town outside of Charlotte. She received her bachelors degrees in both biological sciences and animal science with a minor in nutrition from North Carolina State University. Dr. White then received her DVM degree from Oregon State University.
Her clinical interests include soft-tissue surgery, dentistry, preventive care, and geriatric medicine.
Outside of work, Dr. White enjoys spending time with her family-husband Drew, children Reese and Rhett, and three cats, Del, Parker, and Sampson-traveling, going to the beach or mountains, and cheering on the NC State Wolfpack and Carolina Panthers.
Dr. Elise Lavie
| After growing up in Connecticut, Dr. Lavie attended Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!) where she received her Animal Science degree. She spent six months completing an internship program on a Kentucky Thoroughbred breeding farm prior to returning to LSU to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She completed a yearlong veterinary internship at Carolina Equine Hospital in NC before moving to the Charlotte area with her husband, where she worked in equine practice for a few years. Dr. Lavie then transitioned to working for the NC Department of Agriculture at one of the State Diagnostic Laboratory system branches before returning to the Greensboro area to work at Westchester Veterinary Hospital and Archdale Animal Clinic.
While Dr. Lavie enjoys caring for dogs and cats, she is most passionate about our cat patients. Dr. Lavie lives with her husband (an equine veterinarian), their daughter, and two cats of their own. The family enjoys hiking, backpacking, and being outdoors in general as well as eating and cooking good food. |
Dr. Tori Beitz
Dr. Beitz is a dedicated veterinarian with a passion for caring for animals and promoting their well-being. Born and raised in Indiana, she pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian at Purdue University, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Dr. Beitz's clinical interests include preventative medicine, soft-tissue surgery, and dentistry.
At home, she is a proud pet-parent to two dogs and two cats. Dr. Beitz and her family enjoy being outdoors - hiking local trails and exploring the North Carolina State Parks.
Dr. Dana Smith
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Smith is a long time North Carolina resident. She received a BA in Psychology from UNC Charlotte, a BS in Biology from UNC Greensboro, and her DVM from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She later went on to receive her certification in Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture from Chi University in Reddick, FL. Dr. Smith's clinical interests include preventive care, internal medicine, pain management and acupuncture.
Dr. Smith and her husband, Lee, live in Welcome with their children Caroline and Luke. They have a shelter dog named Sandy, a cat named Parker, a horse named Sunny, and a cow named Charlie. She enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, a good cup of coffee and cheering on the Tennessee Vols.
