About Us
WHAT WE DO
When veterinary care is called into question, expert analysis is essential. Our team of highly experienced veterinarians serves as expert witnesses in veterinary malpractice cases, offering professional opinions based on years of clinical practice, education, and adherence to industry standards.
Call us with questions or if you have a case to discuss:
614-314-8539 or 908-208-0860
Our Mission & Core Values
Our mission is to provide the legal system with accurate, objective, and ethical expert opinions, reports and testimony in veterinary-related legal cases, utilizing the highest standards of veterinary knowledge, experience, and integrity to ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved.
OUR TEAM
Dennis Chew, DVM
Dr. Chew is a 1972 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. He did a one-year internship at South Weymouth Veterinary Associates and a two-year residency in internal medicine and nephrology at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1977.
Dr. Chew was an attending veterinarian at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital for 36 years and is now Professor Emeritus. He is an honorary member of the newly established ACVNU (American College of Veterinary Nephrology & Urology) and was granted the ACVIM Lifetime Achievement Award (Small Animal Internal Medicine) in 2024.
Most of his work in clinics, research and publications involves urology/nephrology in small animals. He has special interest and expertise in disorders of calcium metabolism, chronic kidney disease and vitamin D metabolite dynamics, idiopathic/interstitial cystitis of cats, diagnostic urinary endoscopy and all things associated with urinalysis. He has been the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 2 editions of the Manual of Nephrology and Urology in Small Animals, and his latest book Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat.
Ira Niedweske, DVM
Dr. Niedweske is a 1977 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a D.V.M. degree and M.S. in Reproductive Physiology. He began his career at Ocean County Veterinary Hospital in Lakewood, New Jersey, where he was a staff veterinarian from June 1977 to May 1978.
Thereafter, Dr. Niedweske established and managed several successful veterinary hospitals, including from May 1978 to April 2013, Iselin Veterinary Hospital in Iselin, New Jersey; from January 1982 to April 2010, Woodbridge Veterinary Group, Woodbridge, New Jersey; and from April 2013 to December 2023, Ocean View Veterinary Hospital in Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey. From April 1981 to December 2012, Dr. Niedweske was also Medical Director for the Central Jersey Emergency Clinic, Iselin, New Jersey.
Throughout his career, he has maintained direct contact with clients providing routine veterinary care primarily on
small animals and exotics as well as performing a variety of surgeries including those of a complicated orthopedic nature. Dr. Niedweske has received numerous awards and held prestigious positions throughout his career including:
- Chair, Small Animal and Exotic Seminars, Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference;
- Chair, Continuing Education, New Jersey Metropolitan Veterinary Medical Association;
- President, New Jersey Metropolitan Veterinary Medical Association;
- Recipient, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Award; and
- President, Cooperwood Equine Rescue.
Dr. Niedweske has also taught emerency medical classes for K-9 handlers throughout New Jersey.
Call us with questions or if you have a case to discuss.
614-314-8539 or 908-208-0860