John P. Aldridge, DVM

John (Jack) P. Aldridge, DVM

Director of Veterinary Services

Dr. Aldridge attended Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, for both his undergraduate and veterinary medical studies. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 1971.

After a 4-year stint at a very busy private veterinary hospital in Long Island, New York, Dr. Aldridge moved to San Francisco, joining The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1976. After Dr. Richard Stowe's retirement in 1978, Dr. Aldridge became Chief of Staff of the Hospital department, a position he held until the Medical Care department was divided into multiple divisions. After serving for several years as Lead Veterinarian for Outpatient Services, in October 2004 he assumed the position of Director of Veterinary Services for The San Francisco SPCA.

Dr. Aldridge's wife is a veterinarian and owner of Especially Cats Veterinary Hospital in San Francisco. His daughter attends the University of Illinois in a PhD/MD program in neuroscience. The Aldridge family currently has two dogs and four cats, all strays or rescue animals from shelters.

Dr. Aldridge is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, California VMA, American Animal Hospital Association, and for many years has served as Vice President of the San Francisco VMA, having previously served in other officer capacities, including President. He sits as veterinarian on the toxicological committee of the North American Mycological Association.

Dr. Aldridge's hobbies include organic vegetable gardening, mycology, writing and winemaking.