David Beste, VMD
Dr. Beste established MVH in 1982 and he is the medical director and lead veterinarian at Middletown Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Beste earned his Veterinary degree (VMD) from the University of Pennsylvania. He has a menagerie of pets including his dog Leroy, who was awarded the DVMA Animal Hero Award recipient for countless blood donations to help canine patients here at Middletown Vet!
Some of Dr. Beste’s hobbies include horseback riding, genealogy, and kayaking! He is also a former English Bulldog Breeder.
Heather Coleman, DVM
Dr. Coleman is one of our Emergency Veterinarians. She earned her Veterinary Degree from Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She has one dog Peanut aka “dorkie” which is a dachshund, Yorkie mix) and 2 Calico kittens named Thelma and Louise! Some of Dr. Coleman’s hobbies include baking, hiking, and playing with her dogs and kittens!
Laurence Clarke Cushing, VMD
Dr. Cushing earned his Veterinary Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also hold a certification in Clinical Integrative Canine Rehabilitation. He was honored by the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association as Veterinarian of the Year! He has several pets, including a Search and Rescue dog, and a Quarter Horse named Callie. Some of Dr. Cushing’s hobbies include hiking, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Amber Galloway, DVM
Dr. Galloway earned her Veterinary Degree from North Carolina State University. She has several pets and her hobbies include raising sheep, goats, hogs, and hanging out with 4 retired horses. She also loves Disney, which is her most favorite place.
Johnny Weiss, DVM
Dr. Johnny started his career at MVH working in the kennels when he was 12 years old, not that he had much choice being the son of Dr. Beste! What started as a first job, blossomed into a passion for veterinary med in providing high quality compassionate care to the furry members of your family. Dr. Johnny graduated from Ross U in the sunny Caribbean but completed his clinical studies in snowy Minnesota. He is a member of the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association and serves as a member of their Government Relations Committee. He enjoys spending time with his coconut retriever, Jyn, and cat Spidey. His family has recently expanded to include two island kitties and a roadside rescue pup, owned by his wife Dr. Rose. In their spare time, they enjoy birdwatching, wildlife photography, board games, and spending time together in their Maryland home.
Emillie Rose, DVM
Dr. Rose is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, where she met her husband, Dr. Johnny. Dr. Rose completed her clinical training at the University of Illinois. She is a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV), and Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV). Dr. Rose is currently serving as a New Castle County Vice President and Scholarship Review Committee Member for the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association (DVMA). In her free time, she enjoys yoga, birdwatching, and spending time with her hubby and menagerie of pets.
Charlie Jackson, DVM
Dr. Jackson is a proud graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She joined our team in 2022. Dr. Jackson loves her dog Apollo and time spent travelling with friends and loved ones! Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is emergency care!
Peggy Volz, DVM
We welcome back to our practice Dr. Peggy Volz!