Meet the Team

Dr. Bingham is one of our experienced overnight emergency veterinarians. Before pursuing veterinary medicine, Dr. Bingham began his professional career as a science educator. He earned a Master’s degree in Biology from St. John’s University and spent five years teaching Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at a prestigious private high school on Long Island’s south shore. He also served—and continues to serve—as an adjunct professor of Biology and Anatomy & Physiology at Suffolk County Community College.

Driven by a lifelong passion for animals, Dr. Bingham returned to school to earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University, graduating with honors in 2013. He completed his clinical training at Louisiana State University before returning to Long Island to practice veterinary medicine.

Dr. Bingham brings a calm, knowledgeable presence to our emergency team, blending his scientific background with a deep commitment to patient care. When he’s not at the hospital, he enjoys fishing along the south shore.

Dr. McSweeney is a Long Island native who has always had a passion for animal care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware, double majoring in Animal Biosciences and Agriculture, while also gaining hands-on experience with animals of all kinds through her work with local organizations.

Dr. McSweeney went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a rigorous one-year internship in small animal medicine at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey, further refining her skills in emergency care.

Her professional interests include emergency medicine and exotic companion mammal medicine. At home, she cares for a diverse crew of pets—three cats, one dog, and a rabbit. In her free time, Dr. McSweeney enjoys indoor rock climbing, hiking, and spending quality time with her family

Dr. Schafer, a Long Island native, earned her Bachelor’s in History with a Chemistry minor from Hunter College and her DVM from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed a rotating internship at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in NYC and started her career in specialty and emergency medicine in Connecticut. Since 2015, she has been part of the West Hills team, focusing on emergency medicine, surgery, and endoscopy.

Dr. Schafer lives on Long Island with her Rottweiler, Carl, and four Pomeranians. She enjoys dog sports, hiking, traveling, and new adventures.

Dr. Siegelheim earned his BS in Animal Science from Cornell University in 2008 and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. He practiced general veterinary medicine in Scarsdale, NY for five years before joining West Hills Animal Hospital in 2017, where he now focuses on emergency medicine. Dr. Siegelheim lives in Huntington with his dog, Jee.

Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, scuba diving, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.