Charles Whitworth, DVM
Dr. Charles Whitworth grew up in Madison, Alabama, right down from the street where Whitworth Animal Clinic is now located. From a very early age, Dr. Whitworth developed a passion for animals and wanting to help them. From the time he was in third grade, Dr. Whitworth knew he wanted to be a veterinarian.
Dr. Whitworth went on to graduate from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the Madison County Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Charles Whitworth has served as a Madison veterinarian for over 30 years and is well known throughout the community.
As the founder and lead veterinarian of Whitworth Animal Clinic, Dr. Whitworth has earned a reputation for exceptional medical expertise, compassionate care, and trusted veterinary leadership in the region.
All About Dr. Charles D. Whitworth, DVM
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Veterinary Dentistry
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Small Animal Surgery
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Geriatric Pet Care
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Preventive Wellness Care
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Diagnostic Services
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Pet Vaccinations
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Pet Grooming
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Pet Boarding
At Whitworth Animal Clinic, our mission is simple: to deliver the highest standard of veterinary medicine while treating every pet like family. Our experienced veterinary team provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs and cats in a modern, state-of-the-art facility in Madison, Alabama.
A graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Whitworth combines decades of hands-on clinical experience with the latest advances in veterinary medicine. His extensive background allows him to diagnose complex conditions, perform advanced surgical procedures, and develop personalized treatment plans that help pets live longer, healthier lives.
Whitworth Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital offering a wide range of professional services, including:
Veterinary Dentistry
• Small Animal Surgery
• Geriatric Pet Care
• Preventive Wellness Care
• Diagnostic Services
• Pet Grooming
• Pet Boarding
Our entire staff shares Dr. Whitworth’s commitment to professional excellence, compassionate treatment, and personalized care. Every pet that enters our clinic is treated with the same attention, respect, and dedication we would give our own animals.
For pet owners throughout North Alabama, Whitworth Animal Clinic is proud to be a trusted partner in lifelong pet health.
Family Life is Important
Outside of being one of the foremost Madison, veterinarians in north Alabama, Dr. Whitworth enjoys spending time with his wife, Sherry, as well as their six children and 9 grandchildren who live throughout the Southeast. Sherry and Charles love spending time with family, friends and grandchildren.
The Family Tree
Their oldest daughter, Allisoon and her husband, Fred live iin Decatur, Georgia, and have two sons, Cooper and Landon. Gooper graduates th9syear and will attend Auburn University this fall. Landon stillhas a couple of high school years left but loves coming to his Grandaddy’s farm and helping with whatever is needed.
Continuing the family tradition of working with animals and following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Chase Whitworth graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. He is a founding member in Southern Veterinary Partners, and they own approximately 1000 clinic across the United States. His wife Lindsey is an attorney with a law firm in Birmingham. They have 3 children, Sutton, Meade, and Maren.
Mark graduated from Auburn University and is recently married, living here in Madison. He works for Brasfield Gorrie LLC as superintendent and his wife, Jen, a Vanderbilt grad, is a nurse practitioner at Huntsville Hospital.
Chad, another auburn grad, and his wife Kelly live in Madison. Chad works for KB Development LLC as an operations manager. Kelly is the office manager for Gibbs orthodontics. they have 3 boys, Milller, Wells, and Tuck. Wells was delivered into the arms of Jesus in June 11, 2018. Chad and Kelley used the darkest moment in their lives and established the Wells Clayton Whitworth Memorial Foundation. The foundation raises money to be used for families walking that same path to help with expenses of burial, grief, counseling and travel. The have helped over 550 families and are in 13 hospitals here in the area. Please go to the website, www.wcwmf.com, and read their story of Wells. They are an amazing family.
Dr. Whitworth’s youngest daughter Taylor graduated from Auburn University in 2017. She met her husband, Jesse, a University of Georgia grad, while in graduate school at UAB in the physician assistant program, of which they are both graduates. They live in Jefferson, GA. She works at Dermatology Solutions Group LLC as a physician’s assistant and Jesse is a physician’s assistant with an orthopedic surgery group. They have one little boy, Whit.
Finally, Dr. Whitworth’s youngest son, Hunter graduated from Auburn University. He and his wife, MJ, met while at Auburn and live in Santa Rosa Beach. Hunter works for a custom builder, and JM works for Barloveneto LLV, an architecture, building, and general contracting firm in government and commercial construction.
Our Mission
The primary mission of Whitworth Animal Clinic is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care available for companion animals, while delivering an exceptional experience for pet owners.
We believe every pet deserves compassionate, attentive care. Dr. Whitworth and his team treat every patient with the same respect and dedication they would give their own pets.
Our practice is built on a commitment to:
• Medical excellence
• Compassionate treatment
• Ethical veterinary care
• Continuing education and innovation
• Long-term relationships with pet owners
By maintaining these standards, we strive to continually improve the health, comfort, and quality of life for every pet we treat.
