Peter Walsh, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Peter Walsh grew up on a family farm in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, where his family still farms today. Dr. Walsh has been practicing in the area since graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island in 1993. Besides his DVM degree, he also has a B.Sc. (Agr) from the University of Guelph, as well as a M. Agr. Sc. From Massey University in New Zealand.
Over the years, Dr. Walsh has worked at various area practices, both as an associate as well as an owner. Although he has an extensive background in agriculture, Peter spends most of his time at Hometown Veterinary Care in the clinic caring for small animals (cats and dogs).
Dr. Walsh is a resident of Oakland, where he lives with his 3 children, 2 cats, and his ever-faithful and constant companion “Bob” the dog. Other interests include hockey, boating, and horses.
Education: Graduated from Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island
Amy McGee, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Amy McGee was born and raised in West Gardiner, Maine. Upon graduating high school, she attended Western Kentucky University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. After graduating from Western Kentucky she continued her studies at the Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI, Canada where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree.
Following graduation from AVC in 2010, Dr. McGee took a job with the Maine Department of Agriculture’s Harness Racing Committee and shortly after, with a mixed animal practice in central Maine. She joined the Hometown team in July of 2014 and enjoys working with companion animals as well as livestock.
Amy is an active member on her family farm in West Gardiner where they raise purebred beef cattle, swine, and sheep. She is a 4-H alumni and grew up showing sheep, oxen and beef cattle. Amy can often be found working with 4-H clubs throughout the state, judging livestock shows all over Maine and New Hampshire, or tending the animals in her own barn. Her nieces, nephews and/or dogs Olivia and Pip are often not far behind her!
Education: Graduated from Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island
Amanda Smith, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Smith was raised in Searsport, Maine. She completed a bachelor of Animal Science at the University of Maine before attending the Atlantic Veterinary College of Prince Edward Island. While her love of horses and science are what first drew her to veterinary medicine, she has since developed an interest in working with companion animals and other livestock as well.
Education: Graduated from Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island
Emily Bartlett, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Bartlett was born and raised in New Gloucester, ME. She grew up riding horses in Pony Club and showing beef cattle in 4-H. She completed a bachelors degree in biology at the University of Maine Presque Isle before attending Colorado State University to earn her degree in veterinary medicine. Dr. Bartlett’s interests include chiropractic care as well as medical acupuncture on both small and large animals.
Education: Graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Drew Clark, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Clark grew up in Lewiston, ME, where he started shadowing a local vet at a young age. He attended the University of New Hampshire where he attained a bachelors degree in Animal Science. He attended veterinary school at the University of Illinois. Dr. Clark’s interests are in dairy cattle production medicine and small animal general practice.
Education: Graduated from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Audrey Sandberg, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Sandberg grew up in Connecticut and has always been an animal lover form a young age. She could be found riding and taking care of horses nearly every day, and became an avid dressage rider and 3-day eventer. After spending 4 years at Colby College studying biology and chemistry, Audrey fell in love in central Maine and knew she wanted to return to the area after vet school.
Dr. Sandberg obtained her veterinary degree from University of California, Davis, where she developed a strong interest in dairy medicine after spending time in California’s Central Valley. She loves mixed animal practice, and is excited by the variety of animals she gets to work with at HVC. Audrey lives in Sidney with her fiancé Max and their border collie Halley. In her spare time, Audrey loves skiing, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and pretty much anything that takes her outdoors!
Education: Graduated from University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Hale, BVM&S
Veterinarian
Dr. Hale grew up in upstate New York with a childhood dream to become a veterinarian. In 2009, she graduated from vet school at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. While in Scotland she developed a love of sheep and haggis but wanted to return to the US to be closer to family. For more than 10 years now she has called central Maine home, working in both mixed practices and companion animal practices. She is excited to be back at Hometown Vet working with many long-time colleagues and spending time on the road again.
Cara, LVT
Practice Manager
Cara grew up in Iowa, surrounded by farmland. She belonged to 4-H and FFA as a child and showed sheep for several years. Cara moved to Maine as an adult and started working as a veterinary assistant while attending school in 2007. She received an Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2009 from the University College of Bangor and has worked as a licensed veterinary technician with experience in emergency veterinary medicine from Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic and Maine Veterinary Referral Center. Cara enjoys working closer to home now. She resides in Oakland with her husband, Peter, and four children.
Education: Graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology from the UMA-Bangor Campus.
Tiffany, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Tiffany attended the University College of Bangor straight out of high school, graduating with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology. She became licensed as a Veterinary Technician that spring as well. She was employed by Moosehead Trail Veterinary Hospital for the past 9 years before deciding to find employment closer to home. She lives in Canaan with her boyfriend and his son, their 2 dogs and 2 cats. Her favorite pastimes include hiking and kayaking.
Education: Graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology from the UMA-Bangor Campus.
Heather, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Heather is originally from nearby Norridgewock and has always enjoyed spending time with animals. She graduated from the UMA-Bangor campus in 2018 as a licensed veterinary technician. Heather spends as much as her free time as possible outside either hunting, fishing, or spending time with her chocolate lab Ellie.
Education: Graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology from the UMA-Bangor Campus.
Candace, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Candace grew up in Wilmington, Massachusetts and always surrounded herself with animals from a young age. Her love for animals stemmed largely from her grandmother’s wonderful ways with animals and caring for them. Candace graduated with a bachelors degree from the UMA-Bangor campus in 2019 as a licensed veterinary technician. Outside of work, she loves spending time with family, friends, and of course her three German Shepherds and two cats.
Education: Graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology from the UMA-Bangor Campus.
Kristin, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kristin started her veterinary career at Animal Medical Clinic in 2011 as a Kennel Assistant, started working at Hometown Veterinary Care in 2012 and earned her LVT in 2014. She lives in Anson with her husband, son, loyal German Shepherd and 2 cats. Her favorite pastimes are hunting, snowshoeing, kayaking, and snowmobiling.
Education: Kristin graduated with an A.S. in Veterinary Technology from the University of Maine Bangor Campus.
Alycia, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Alycia is from Corinna, where she lives with her boyfriend, two dogs, two cats, a ball python, and her fish tank of African Cichlids. While working as an assistant at a retriever training kennel, Alycia discovered her passion for animals. She then went on to study Veterinary Technology at UMA Bangor and is currently working on earning her BS degree. She expects to graduate in 2021. In her spare time, Alycia enjoys gardening and tending to her plants, as well as riding ATV trails.
Chelsea, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Chelsea lives in Burnham with her two horses, Zoey and Maggie; two goats, Opie and Smore; chickens, ducks, and her cat, Bailey. Not surprisingly, Chelsea has been around animals — especially livestock — her entire life and has always been an avid horse-lover. She spent her high school and early college years working on a vegetable and pig farm and hopes to learn even more about animal care here at HVC. Chelsea is currently pursuing a BS in Veterinary Technology and will be graduating this spring. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her animals, fish, hike, and go trail riding with her horse Maggie.
Lydia, VT
Veterinary Technician
Lydia is from Sidney, ME, and her love for animals transitioned her career in nursing to veterinary medicine. She attended the UMA Bangor for her degree in veterinary technology and graduated in 2015. She currently still lives in Sidney with her husband Blake and son Nathan, as well as her dogs Ned and Rip, cats Chloe and Ivy, horses Nash, Sundance, and Buddy, and 25 chickens! In her spare time, she loves horseback riding, gardening, and spending time with all her animals.
Beth, VT
Veterinary Technician
Beth’s career in animal care began in 2001 when she started working at the Franklin County Animal Shelter in Farmington, while attending college. After caring for the residents of the animal shelter for a number of years, she took a job at a local veterinary hospital as a Kennel Assistant. Beth has been in the veterinary field since 2005 and is now a Veterinary Technician. She is a volunteer transporter for Avian Haven, a local bird rescue, and enjoys the small role she plays in assisting such a wonderful facility. She resides in Oakland with her husband, 2 daughters, cat, Dora, and coop full of chickens. Beth’s favorite pastimes include sewing, reading and spending time at her family’s camp in Greenville.
Angela
Office Manager
Angela was raised in Michigan and upstate New York. She joined the veterinary field as a receptionist after moving to Maine with her family in 2004, and keeps the office running smoothly as Office Manager. Angela lives in Fairfield with her husband, their dog, Ashe, and cats, Phoebe, Fergus, Bek, and Mango. Her favorite pastimes include traveling, photography, gardening, and spending time with family.
Dawn
Large Animal Coordinator/Customer Service Representative
Dawn was raised in the midcoast town of Lincolnville, Maine. She enjoyed a decade of living in the quaint town of Union before settling down on a farm in Palermo. She graduated from Bangor Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene and practiced for many years before retiring from that profession.
In 1996 Dawn embarked on a new adventure: raising alpacas!
She enjoys “life on the farm” along with 2 cats, 2 chickens and 35 huacaya alpacas.
Favorite Pastimes: Motorcycle riding, fine dining, and farm life
Brandie
Customer Service Representative/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Susan, LVT
Customer Service Representative/Licensed Veterinary Technician
Susan graduated with an Associates Degree in Animal Technology from the UMA-Bangor campus in 2004 and became a licensed technician in 2005. She worked in the area for several years before joining the Hometown team in June of 2014. She sure keeps us all smiling every day! Susan lives with her two bouncy bassetts, Maxx and Abraham, and her 4 cats Stevie, Marilyn, Simon, and Penelope.
Education: Graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology from the UMA-Bangor Campus.
Mary
Hospital Assistant
Mary lives in Canaan with her husband of 43 years, three dogs, and four cats. She has four sons, a daughter, and six grandchildren. Mary has worked on dairy farms for many years and spent the last 16 years at the Waterville Humane Society, before joining us in April of 2013. Her dedication and compassion are unmatched. Her favorite pastimes include spending time with her grandchildren, being entertained by her pets, and gardening.
Ashley
Customer Service Representative
Ashley is one of our dedicated Customer Service Representatives at Hometown Veterinary Care. Having moved to Maine from Massachusetts early in her life, Ashley quickly fell in love with animals after beginning horse riding at age 6. Her connection to animals has only deepened as she’s learned more about their needs and unique quirks. Her own fur family consists of Olive, a mischievous and spirited German Shepard, and Cummins, a laid-back and affectionate Pitbull. When she’s not providing top-notch service at our clinic, Ashley loves spending her free time engaged in seasonal outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and ice fishing with her fiancé and dogs. Be sure to say Hi to Ashley the next time she greets you at the front desk!
Katie
Customer Service Representative
Growing up on a small farm in Oakland, Katie’s love for animals blossomed early in her life. Her own furry companion is Grayson, an adorable rescue pup who relies on his trusty emotional support squeaky toy during mealtime. When she’s not providing exceptional service to our clients and their pets, Katie enjoys a variety of hobbies including crochet, gardening, and disc golf. Her diverse interests and genuine love for animals make Katie an invaluable member of our team, ensuring that both you and your pets feel welcome every time you walk through our doors.
Laura
Customer Service Representative
Bio coming soon.
