Meet Our Team

Chris’s passion for animals began early in life, but he did not catch the “veterinarian bug” until college. After leaving his hometown of Redlands, California to earn his veterinary degree from Ross University, he decided to settle in Maine. Shortly after he moved to this beautiful state, he found what would become his home since 2015, Kindred Spirits. And the rest is history.

When not at the clinic, Chris enjoys traveling with his wife Asa, walking his Labrador/Red Heeler mix Bailey, or taking naps with his three cats, Rocky, Raccoon, and Black Beard. He also donates his time to the local humane society as a member of their board of directors.

Dr. Leighton was born and raised in Maine and after finishing veterinary school at UPENN, she returned home to practice in the Bangor area. She’s been at Kindred Spirits since 2019 and enjoys working with small animals, turtles, poultry and wildlife. She practices veterinary acupuncture and has an interest in alternative healing modalities. She lives in the area with her family, 1 rambunctious dog, 1 spoiled cat and 3 geriatric chickens.

Alisha has been working in veterinary medicine for the last 5 years. She studied at University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet). It’s important to her that pet owners are acknowledged and education as much as possible about the health and medical conditions of their animals. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, traveling, canoeing, traveling, and photography.

Michael has been coming to Kindred Spirits for roughly 15 years now. He grew up coming to Kindred as a client with two of his cats and various family dogs over the years. Fast forward a few years, and he started his veterinary career here as a veterinary assistant. After graduating from Lincoln Memorial University he came back to Kindred once again, this time as a veterinarian.

In his spare time, Michael spends as much time as he can adventuring with his Wife, Kylie and two dogs, Enzo and Kineo. He enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, or really anything else that gets him outside. When relaxing around the house, he can often be found watching a movie with one of his three cats, Flip, Little Red or Maisy.

Vicki joined Kindred Spirits in June 2006. She grew up in Maine and attended the University of Maine. She lives in Old Town with her husband Mike, two Labradors, Schooner and Kelsey and two cats Jax and Kodiak. She enjoys traveling, camping and snowshoeing.

Practice Manager and Licensed Veterinary Technician, VTS CP-Canine/Feline

Christina has been part of Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic since 2010. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and her Veterinary Technician Degree from the University of Maine at Augusta. Christina obtained her Canine/Feline veterinary technician specialty (VTS) in 2015 and is currently the only technician in the state of Maine that has this specialty. Christina enjoys spending time with her Chihuahua Lemon, her four cats Ronin, Toby, Mouse, and Bao Buns, and her two guinea pigs Eddie and Bennie.

Michele joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in 2019 and has been living in Maine her whole life. She enjoys spending time with her animals and friends. In her spare time she enjoys working on projects around her home.

Tabitha joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in June of 2022 after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Tabitha regularly worked with animals in the Old McDonalds farm at the Bangor state fair before graduating and now lives in Brewer with her husband and cat Rimuru.

Lianna has been at Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in since 2 years. She recently graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta, obtained her degree in Veterinary Technology, and became licensed in May 2022. She gives compassionate care for every animal, treating them as if they were her own. She enjoys spending time with her family and cats. Gardening, reading, and playing video games with my kids.

Heather graduated from the University of Vermont in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy but after realizing that working with pets was where her heart belonged, she went back to school to become a Veterinary Technician. In 2009, she graduated with an A.S in Veterinary Technology in 2009 from the University of Maine at Augusta (Bangor). Heather fused her educational backgrounds by becoming a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Tennessee Canine Rehab Program in 2012.

When not working, Heather likes to spend time with her dog Cricket and cat Betty, reading, crafting, and planning her next travel adventure.

Victoria’s joined Kinded Spirits Veterinary Clinic in 2025. Her journey in veterinary medicine began in emergency medicine as a receptionist and kennel technician, where she quickly discovered my passion for both areas. Outside of work, Victoria enjoys adventuring with her dogs, Athena and Scooby-Doo, running her pet service and photography business, and pursuing her love for hiking, fishing, and training young horses.

Sarah joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in October of 2024 after working in sales for what felt like ages! Currently, she lives in Unity with her husband and two cats, Toulouse and Purrrsephone, but hopes to be a dog mom one day. On her days off, Sarah enjoys spending her time listening to audio books, playing DnD, and catching up on her latest tv drama series.