CarlsbadVeterinarians
Ben Singh, DVM
Dr. Ben Singh is a General Practitioner and owner of Aviara Animal Health Center since August of 2010. Originally from Colonia, New Jersey, Dr. Singh says that since he was a child he has had a fascination with animals and their care, which naturally led him to a career in the veterinary medical field. As a practicing veterinarian, he enjoys making a significant difference in the quality of an animal's life as well as educating owners on how to make a difference in their pets' lives.
For his undergraduate studies, Dr. Singh attended Kean University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology—Pre-Med in 1992 and earned distinction as a member of the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society. During his time in college he also attended Yale School of Medicine for two summers for Medical Science Review. Following college, Dr. Singh earned certification in Chemical Engineering and attended a Master's program in Polymer Chemistry. He then worked in polymer research for a chemical company for seven years.
However, the desire to become engaged in the animal care field led him to enroll in St. George's University's School of Veterinary Medicine and then complete his clinical training at The University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2005, Dr. Singh received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He then performed an internship at the Animal Medical Center in San Diego, California in general surgery and medicine. Dr. Singh is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS.
Dr. Singh's areas of special professional interest are soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and abdominal ultrasound. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Singh has lived in Carlsbad for six years. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and is active in his local community church.
At home, he has a boxer mix named Lili, Yorkshire terrier named Tyler, and a Chihuahua/terrier mix named Pearl. Dr. Singh's interests include hiking, gardening, and taking care of his koi pond, fruit trees and two indoor fish tanks.
Cyndi Davidson, DVM
Dr. Cyndi Davidson is a San Diego native and General Practitioner who joined Aviara Animal Health Center in August 2018.
Dr. Davidson attended the University of California San Diego for her undergraduate studies and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She spent nearly 10 years working as a full time veterinary technician before enrolling at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
During her time at Kansas State, Dr. Davidson regularly provided a foster home for dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs from the Riley County Humane Society. Dr. Davidson showed her passion for community service by participating in several trips with the Humane Society of the United States Rural Area Vets program. She worked as a student doctor providing vaccines and spay/neuter services to rural Native American communities and won a scholarship for her work with underserved populations.
In 2017, Dr. Davidson graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, and also received a certificate of excellence in internal medicine from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Davidson completed a rotating medical and surgical internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego in Sorrento Valley.
Dr. Davidson’s areas of professional interest include internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, and exotic animal medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and will soon be accredited with the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS.
Dr. Davidson shares her home with a rat terrier named Spud, and a cat named Little Mew.
Brooke Goff, DVM
Dr. Brooke Goff, a longtime Carlsbad resident, is very pleased to become part of the Aviara Animal Health Center team starting in October, 2020. As a General Practitioner, Dr. Goff values the opportunity to serve families in the community by providing compassionate, individualized care for every pet.
During her college years at UCLA as a marine biology major, Dr. Goff worked at an animal hospital in Santa Monica as a receptionist and assistant. Her love for “L’art du veterinaire” was solidified when she spent the summer working in Corsica, France as a veterinary assistant. She will never forget her UCLA field quarter for marine biology performing research in Hawaii and French Polynesia, particularly the pod of military dolphins living just offshore of student housing.
Dr. Goff graduated from UC Davis College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 in the top 5% of her class. During vet school she participated in caring for newborn foals and livestock, did an externship at Orange County Animal Control, and ran the student feeding program for Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Her first years of general practice were spent in a rural area north of Sacramento, until she relocated to beautiful Carlsbad in 2005.
Dr. Brooke Goff especially enjoys dermatology/allergy management, soft tissue surgery, feline medicine, and preventative care for all stages of your pet’s life. She looks forward to building relationships that empower owners to make educated decisions about their pet’s medical care. Dr. Goff is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and holds APHIS (United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) accreditation.
When she is not busy with work or caring for her three lovely children, Dr. Goff can be found at the beach, hiking Calavera, or curled up with a good book. She is the proud owner of two gorgeous ragdoll cats, Matthew and Jessica.