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In 1985, he founded Westfield Veterinary Group, and has been here ever since.  Today, as Medical Director and Owner of this thriving practice, Dr. Maus finds himself even more interested and dedicated to his profession and his patients than he was at age 16.  He says his favorite aspect of his duties is performing and learning from challenging surgical cases, but that there is hardly ever a day that is not interesting and fulfilling.

He has two pets at present, Belle, a 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel (the “ultimate couch potato”) and 4-month-old Daisy, another Cocker still young and “goofy”.  His first pet was Beagle named Pal.  Dr. Maus’s favorite famous pet is Lassie, his favorite pet movie, “Flipper” and favorite pet charity St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare.  Forced to choose between his spouse and his pets, Dr. Maus opts for a practical solution saying “at home, I would choose my spouse, while at work, my dog,“ who he admits to sometimes bring along on vacations.

Richard W. Maus, DVM

Medical Director

When he was 16 years old, Dr. Maus started working at a local animal hospital and soon discovered that animals were destined to play a leading role in his life.  His passion for pets led him first to his B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University in 1976, then his M.S. in Animal Nutrition from the University of Missouri in 1977, followed by his DVM in 1982 from N.Y.S. College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University.

fruit and vegetables as treats, and organic dandelions that have not been treated by lawn chemicals.  Her first pet, Skift, a cat, and her favorite, Mitten, a dog, are both long gone from this world but not from her memory.

Mary Lindsay, DVM

Dr. Lindsay graduated from Cook College, Rutgers, with a major in Animal Science in 1982 and received her DVM from Cornell NYSCVM in 1986.  That same year she joined Westfield Veterinary Group & Wellness Center, fulfilling a goal she had to become a veterinarian ever since sixth grade.  She is devoted to helping pet owners keep their pets as healthy as possible, and thrives on watching the extraordinary relationships so many people develop with their pets.

Her relationship with Snow, her 3-year-old shorthaired rabbit who was given to her by a client, is close and caring.  Snow likes greens,  a little

Benn W. Doyle, DVM

 

For Dr. Doyle, the decision to become a veterinarian came early, as a result of his grandfather’s profession as a veterinary professor.  I thank him, my parents and teachers for their guidance, support and help in developing my work ethics.  A member of the Westfield team since 1996, Dr Doyle says he is still drawn to the daily challenge of medicine, surgery and stresses the importance of preventative care to all his patients.

 

A 1985 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, he and his wife 

Scott Witham, DVM

 

Dr. Witham graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Biological Sciences in 1995, and received his DVM from Ontario Veterinary College in 2001.  He joined Westfield that same year, where he practices general small animal medicine and is dedicated to helping advocate the health and well being of those with no voice of their own.  Dr. Witham also loves the diversity of his profession, and the constant challenges and rewards.  His professional interests include internal medicine and soft-tissue surgery.

His favorite pet movie is “Milo and Otis”, favorite pet gift catnip mice for Sophie, and first pet was Penny, his beloved Golden Retriever.

Shawn Day, VMD

Dr. Day says that he has wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as he can remember.  A true “animal person”, his curiosity and affection for animals seemed almost instinctive.  He received his degree in pre-veterinary medicine from the University of New Hampshire in 1995, graduating cum laude, and his degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000.  The following year he completed an internship at the South Shore Animal Hospital in the Boston area. Dr. Day joined Westfield four years later, in 2005.

His favorite companion is 8-year-old Sophie the cat, who he discovered hidden away in the engine of a mini-van!  These days, Sophie seems content staying out of cars, playing fetch instead with toy mice.

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however, Shane has enjoyed good health, and he highly recommends Dr. Sierke’s care to all his fellow canines.

To keep herself in good health, Dr. Sierke swims just about every day, and she runs regularly.  She’s completed the Jersey Shore Marathon every year since 2001.  She’s also run the New York Marathon and Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA, with a best time for a marathon of 4 ½ hours.

Dr. Sieke grew up in Hamilton, Ontario and received her training in veterinary medicine at Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario.  Since graduation, she’s worked in Nova Scotia, Iowa, Texas, and New Jersey.  She started in a mixed practice, where she worked with horses and cattle, but found that treating domestic animals was her true calling, and that doing surgery is a part of her job that she really loves.

With all her experience and her genuine love for animals, Dr. Sierke is an outstanding addition to the staff at Westfield Veterinary Group.  We’re proud to have her on board, and your pet will be happy to receive care from her.

Sue Sierke, DVM

Canadian by birth and an animal lover by genetic makeup, Dr. Sue Sieke brings extensive veterinary experience and a strong affection for her patients and their people to Westfield Veterinary Group.  “I love cats and dogs and their people,” she said.

When she comes to work, Dr. Sierke says goodbye to three daughters, four cats, and one dog.  Oldest of her cats is Trouble, a female tortoiseshell whom Dr. Sierke saved 19 years ago.  Her dog is Shane, a 3-year-old Lowchen whom Dr. Sierke met when she was treating him for pancreatitis and whom she took in when his previous owner was uncomfortable with an unhealthy dog.  Since moving in with Dr. Sieke,

Justin Goggin, DVM

Dr. Goggin received is BS and DVM with distinction from Cornell University, and completed an internship in small-animal medicine and surgery, as well as an internship in radiology at Kansas State University.  He also studied radiology and radiation therapy at the University of California Davis, Cornell University and Colorado State University.  Dr. Goggin has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications on ultrasound, MRI, diagnostic radiology and nuclear scintigraphy.  Among other distinctions, he has received the Bayer Award for Outstanding Clinical Service and the Mark L. Morris, Sr. Distinguished Research Award. He provides radiology consultation services and training courses in diagnostic imaging for veterinarians in general and

Laurel Beck, DVM

Dr. Beck graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Biology in 1999 and received her DVM from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003.

Like many of the doctors at Westfield Veterinary Group, Dr. Beck has always dreamed of working with animals.  In fact, she recently found her second-grade journal in which she had written, “I want to be a veterinarian!”

When she is away from the hospital, Dr. Beck enjoys hiking, gardening, horseback riding, and art.

 

Dr. Beck shares her home with three pets and her husband.  Sylvie, a terrier mix, was adopted from an animal shelter in Indiana.  Monty, a lab mix, was Dr. Beck’s first surgery patient in vet school.  Henry the cat was adopted form a Chicago shelter where Dr. Beck was doing an externship.  He was only 5 weeks old when he was dropped off with a broken leg and a big attitude.  “I remember opening the cardboard carrier and looking inside,”  she remembers.  “There he was—this tiny kitten, strutting around purring, dragging his broken, infected leg like he didn’t have a care in the world.  Animals are just amazing.  They open our eyes and our hearts everyday. “

Eric DeRose, DVM

Dr. DeRose received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine.  He completed an internship with Veterinary Specialist of South Florida in Cooper City.  He then went on to his residency in veterinary cardiology at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, NJ.  Dr. DeRose successfully passed the qualifier examination in 2007 and is awaiting his certifier exam.  He is especially interested in treatment and management of congestive heart failure due to

chronic valve disease or endocardiosis, the most common form of acquired heart disease in dogs.  Dr. DeRose strives to help veterinarians improve the quality of life for animals affected by this disease.  He provides cardiology consultation services at our practice.

specialty practice, and is the a consulting radiologist and board member for The Veterinary MRI and Radiotherapy Center of New Jersey. 

care for Fiona, their rescued Greyhound and Elsa, an active feline acquired at work.  Some of his activities other than being a veterinarian are relaxing at home, competing in the US master swimming organization and skiing.