NDVH
Veterinary Team
Ashley’s Bio
Ashley started her journey to become a Veterinary Technician as a student here at NDVH in 2011. She earned her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology from Great Bay Community College in 2012. After passing her VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) she started full time as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She took on the role of Head Technician in 2020 and included Surgical Coordinator in 2023.
Native to Gorham, Maine, Ashley now resides in Buxton with her husband, step-daughter, and Husky mix, Chara. She enjoys spending time reading, traveling, cooking, and shopping.
Fun Fact: “I can’t cross my eyes, and my hair color changes every six months….you never know!”
Celine’s Bio
Celine grew up in Portland and has loved animals from the start. She studied psychology at SMCC before deciding to pursue her love of working with animals full time. She started out at the Animal Refuge League as a Veterinarian Assistant in 2014 and then began working in general practice as a full-time Veterinarian Assistant in 2018.
In her free time, she enjoys video games, collecting antiques, and getting tattoos. Her favorite activity, hands down, is spending time on the couch binge-watching tv shows with her 3 cats, Quill, Mrs. Wallace, and Brazzos, and her Pomeranian, Jinx! Bonus points to anyone who knows what any of those names are from.
Fun Fact: “I do bug taxidermy!”
Elise’s Bio
Elise is a certified veterinary assistant from Standish. She went to school to be a veterinary assistant, and worked at a number of veterinary clinics before coming to work here at NDVH. She advocates for the animals and believes that all animals deserve to be treated with respect, and love. In the future, she is considering a role in mentorship for others in the field. Outside of work, she loves going for hikes, camping, and working in her garden (and chicken coops!). She also enjoys many different forms of art. At home, she has 3 dogs, Nacho, Norman, and Macaroni, and 2 cats, Olive and Betty, and one house chicken, Tink!
Fun Fact: “I can effortlessly write backwards!”
Hadley’s Bio
Hadley is originally from Boston, Massachusetts where she attended college before moving to Maine. She achieved a bachelor’s degree in Law and Social Justice before deciding to pursue her dream goal of being a veterinarian. She has always loved animals, and is passionate about helping heal them. At home, she has a yellow lab named Saffy, a bernese mountain dog named Woodley, and a sassy kitty named Mackerel. She loves hiking and exploring the beach with her dogs. In her down time at home, she enjoys reading, cooking, and drawing.
Fun Fact: “Growing up, I had two yellow labs both named Max at the same time! They both came with the name!”
Jason’s Bio
Jason was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and moved to Maine when he was 7. He graduated from SMCC with a degree in Health Science before pursuing the Penn Foster veterinary technician program. Jason’s long term goal is to finish his bachelor’s degree and go to vet school. He has always loved animals, and his first dog – Sasha the Boxer – secured the dream of eventually becoming a veterinarian. At home, he has two snakes – a Hognose named Leviathan and a Ball Python named Lilith. He enjoys playing video games, collecting a variety of things (namely Funko Pops!), and getting tattoos.
Fun Fact: “My favorite breed of dog is a Boxer. If you own one, they’re automatically one of my favorite patients!”
Jilly’s Bio
Jilly is from North Yarmouth, Maine and started out her career in human medicine by going to nursing school. At the same time, she also was working part time as a dog trainer and pet sitter. After losing her dog Zeus, she decided to pursue veterinary medicine. She is certified in Low Stress Handling, and is passionate about training and animal behavior. Jilly aims to become a certified dog trainer and to do wildlife rehabilitation. Outside of work, she likes to go camping, and to recharge in the sun with her boxer, Mia. She also has 3 kitties, Sadie, Rainey, and Wonder Bread!
Fun Fact: “My favorite breed of dog is a boxer. I also have 2 dog-nephews named Odin!”
Janice’s Bio
Janice is from Biddeford, Maine and has lived there her whole life. She worked as an Office Manager for 25 years before working for a veterinarian, which is what she wanted to do since she was very young. Janice loves welcoming dogs and cats into the building, striving to keep each pet safe and comfortable.
Outside of work, Janice lives with her husband, a lab mix, Denali, a Labrador retriever, Ziggy, and a dachshund named Stolli. She also had horses for many years which she loved.
Janice loves to kayak, take long walks in the woods with her dogs, take her dogs swimming, flower and vegetable gardening, and attending music venues and dancing.
Fun Fact: “My favorite breed is a Labrador retriever and I love hooking up Ziggy to my bicycle and taking him for bike rides.”
Kayla’s Bio
Kayla is originally from Indiana, but moved from Seattle, Washington to Maine in 2025. She has a bachelors in Forestry, but fell in love with veterinary medicine and decided to peruse a career in that. She is passionate about providing a fear free environment for our cat patients. At home, she has three cats named Patrick, Bear, and Beatrix! Since she moved here, she aims to explore, make friends, and get to know Maine better. She enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and taking care of her many house plants.
Fun Fact! “I used to be a Park Ranger!”
Mary’s Bio
Mary was born in Portland and raised in Falmouth, Maine. She has been working in some area of veterinary medicine since she was a teenager. She was brought to vet med due to her strong interest in medicine, and her passion for animals and animal health! In the future, Mary hopes to enroll in a vet tech program to become a licensed vet tech. Outside of work, she can be found at the barn either riding horses, grooming ponies, or doing barn chores. If she’s not at the barn, she will be walking in the woods with her great dane, Darren!
Fun Fact: “I completed the Boston Stair Climb in bunker gear three times in less than 11 minutes!”
Michelle’s Bio
Michelle is originally from Colorado, and moved to Maine in 2024. She graduated and received her Veterinary Technician License in 2001, and has been working in the veterinary field for over 20 years – much of that time spent in a leadership role. She is passionate about animal health, advocating for her patients, and educating clients on anything she can. Her future goals are to become a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and to open a food truck, so keep an eye out for that in our parking lot! Kidding…mostly! Michelle also enjoys hiking, camping, paddle boarding and traveling.
Fun Fact: “I decided on a whim to pick up my whole life and move across the country within 6 weeks!”
Sarah’s Bio
Sarah is from Newfields, New Hampshire, and moved to Westbrook, Maine in 2025! She completed her undergrad at University of New Hampshire, and is now pursuing an associates degree at Southern Maine Community College. She has been passionate about animals her whole life, growing up with all kinds of critters – from fish, to lizards, rabbits, cats, dogs, and even a ferret! She knew from a young age that animals would be her future career. Sarah is a “Yes Man!” and strives to say yes to all opportunities that come her way – she loves learning and growing. Outside of work, you can find Sarah either painting or knitting to calm her mind and be her creative outlet, hiking with her pitty mix Lucy, or snuggling with her kitty Goose!
Fun Fact: “I won the Spelling Bee in 5th grade!”
Grace’s Bio
Grace was born in Virginia but grew up in Maine and currently lives on Peaks Island.
She obtained a BA in Environmental Studies at Bishop University in Quebec, and has recently graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Penn Foster. She is preparing to take her test to be licensed in the next couple of months!
Grace enjoys advocating for our patients and providing compassionate care to not only them, but their humans as well.
When Grace is not advocating, she fills her time horseback riding, leather work, and baking or cooking
Fun Fact: “I know how to use/throw a Lasso!”
“Animals teach us patience without ever speaking a word—and remind us of the profound responsibility that comes with their trust.”
“What I love most is partnering with families. When we solve a problem together, it feels like a win for all of us.”
“I believe client education is a vital part of veterinary care. I want pet parents to feel well-informed and confident in the care their pets are receiving every step of the way.”
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
“Being trusted with the care of my North Deering patients over the last 30 years is both a great privilege and a great responsibility. Oh, and my socks match today, so I am already ahead of the game!”
