
He has performed countless caesarean section surgeries for many breeds, especially brachycephalic breeds including Bulldogs. He is in the Junior Showmanship Hall of Fame.īulldog breeding and show experience led to his interests in reproductive medicine and special Bulldog surgeries including laser surgery for “cherry” eyes, soft palate, stenotic nares correction, and entropion eyelid problems. Westfield was a top junior handler, winning numerous junior competitions at major dog shows and twice a third-place finalist in the Westminster Kennel Club’s Junior Showmanship Competition. Westfield, Jr., was a leading Bulldog breeder, owner-handler, and respected A.K.C. The Westfield family was well known in the dog show world with their top winning Bulldogs. Westfield is one of the Tri-State area’s most experienced veterinarians with Bulldogs and has trained his staff extensively on safe anesthetic techniques for Bulldogs and the other brachycephalic breeds. Westfield practiced in New York City for ten years at Yorkville Animal Hospital and the Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital of the ASPCA where he was a senior staff clinician.ĭr. Each year, only twenty new veterinarians nationwide are selected to join the AMC’s staff and be trained by top veterinary specialists. Westfield completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the world-renowned Animal Medical Center in New York City. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree Cum Laude from the University of Missouri in 1985. Chuck Westfield earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and a Master’s degree in Physiology from Purdue University. It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.Dr.

We are an efficient non-appointment practice in a paper-light full-service hospital. Are you looking to sharpen your surgical skills, or if you just need to break the monotony, we’re your team! How about passing along your knowledge? We are an extern site for several students and offer 2-4 week long clinical experiences, take part in our preceptor team! We offer several options to an experienced DVM searching for continued growth. If you a new grad, then you can look forward to strong individualized mentorship, case sharing and continual support for as long as you need. Our arms are wide open for any level of experience.

At Yorkville Animal Hospital we believe that as long as you have the soft skills, a fantastic attitude and are a strong team-player, we can help develop the rest!
