At Kindred Spirits, we understand how important your relationship with your pet is, and we take special pride in making sure you and your pet are treated with care every time you visit us.
When you put your trust in us, we do everything we can to ensure health and quality of life for your pets.
Dr. Chris Barry
Email: drbarry@kindredvet.com
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 at the local humane society as a member of their board of directors.
Dr. Laura Leighton
Email : drleighton@kindredvet.com
Dr. Leighton was born and raised in Maine so 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 and poultry. She lives in the area with her family, 2 cats, 4 chickens and 2 tortoises.
Vicki Hashey, Office Manager
Email: vicki@kindredvet.com
Vicki has worked at Kindred Spirits since 2006. She lives in Old Town with her husband Mike, 2 dogs Schooner and Kelsey and 2 cats Brody and Lia. In her spare time, she enjoys camping and snowshoeing
Christina, Practice Manager and Licensed Veterinary Technician
Email: christina@kindredvet.com
Christina has been working in the veterinary field for the last 17 years and has been part of Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic since 2010. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Saint Joesph’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 Billy, and her two guinea pigs Eddie and Bennie.
Elizabeth, Client Service Representative
Email: Ebauman@kindredvet.com
Liz started working at Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic at the end of April, 2022 as one of our receptionists. She joined the Navy shortly after High School, and just graduated from University of Maine with a Bachelors of Animal Science with a pre-vet concentration and Equine minor in May 2022. Liz is planning on applying to Vet school for Fall 2023. She lives in Bucksport where her and her husband run their farm, The Baumann Homestead LLC. In her off time of work, she spends the time with her family, chasing cows, chasing pigs or gardening.
Jo-el, Veterinary Assistant and Customer Service Representative
Email: jo-el@kindredvet.com
Jo-el started at Kindred Spirits in 2013. She is a Customer Service Rep, and a Vet Assistant at Kindred. She has worked in the animal field since 2001. She is married with 2 kids and has 2 German Shepherds. Jo-el enjoys family time, motorcycle rides and spending time by the ocean.
Heather, Veterinary Assistant and Customer Service Representative
Email: Heather@kindredvet.com
Heather started working at KSVC at the end of August, 2017. She is one of our receptionists. She grew up in Massachusetts, and attended Unity College where she fell in love with the state of Maine. She has spent the majority of career working with animals as a kennel attendant, veterinary receptionist, or trained pet groomer.
Heather Lives in Orrington with her 2 dogs and 4 cats. In her free-time she enjoys spending time with her animals, doing crafts, fishing and traveling back home to Massachusetts to spend time with her niece.
Adrienne, Veterinary Assistant
Email: adrienne@kindredvet.com
Adrienne is a Veterinary Assistant and has worked at Kindred Spirits for 7 years. She went to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and received a Bachelors in Science in Biology. She then went to the University of Maine in Augusta (Bangor campus) to study Veterinary Technology. She enjoys traveling, hiking, baking, hanging out with friends and family
Michele, Veterinary Assistant
Email: michele@kindredvet.com
Michele joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in 2019 and has been living in Maine her whole life. Her favorite place to vacation to is Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, She enjoys hiking, antiquing, watching hockey, and playing video games.
Jenna, Veterinary Assistant
Email: jdean@kindredvet.com
In 2019 Jenna moved to Bangor, ME from Annapolis, MD. In her hometown, she started working with animals at the age 14 and was able to develop her tech skills along side her mother and sister. Jenna is also an ASCP Certified Phlebotomist. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, photography and hanging out with her two dogs and four cats-Bronco, Timber, Captain K’nuckles, Flapjack, Lolly Poopdeck and Sally Syrup.
Tabitha, Veterinary Assistant
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.
Heather, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Email: hchapman@kindredvet.com
Heather joined the Kindred Spirits team in 2022 and has been working in veterinary medicine for the last 25 years. She enjoys spending time with her dogs Fergie and Rajah and her two horses Bourbon and Maggie.
Kaleigh, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Email: Kparks@kindredvet.com
Kaleigh recently joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in January 2022. She has recently graduated from University of Maine at Augusta and obtained her degree in Veterinary Technology and recently became licensed May 2022. She resides in Bangor with her boyfriend, her 4-year-old pug/shih tzu mix named Moose, and her 2-year-old Domestic shorthaired cat named Fauna.
Michelle, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Email: mrubey@kindredvet.com
Michelle joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in 2020. She graduated from the University of Maine Augusta in 2014 and became a licensed technician. She worked in day practice right out of school and then transitioned to emergency medicine for a few years at the Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic.
Her interests include anesthesia, dentistry, critical patient care, and pain management. She shares her home with her cat Gibbs. When not at work Michelle loves spending time outdoors whether on the lake or in the woods.
Lianna, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Email: ltaplin@kindredvet.com
Lianna joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in 2021. She has recently graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta and obtained her degree in Veterinary Technology and became licensed in May 2022. Lianna enjoys spending time with her husband and two girls and her six cats Dr. Pepper, Gidget, Harley, Moki, Scooter, and Sprinkles.
Heather, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Email: hsprague@kindredvet.com
Heather graduated from the University of Vermont in 2002 with a Bachelors 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 Practioner 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.
Velvet, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Email: vcreamer@kindredvet.com
Velvet graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta in 2014 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She has worked at Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic until 2014, and enjoys spending time with her husband Bryan and their four dogs, six cats, and 12 chickens.
Pamela, Kennel Attendant
Email: pgrigg@kindredvet.com
Pamela has worked at Kindred Spirits since June of 2021. Pamela is from Connecticut but came to Maine for school and decided never to leave. She loves learning about animal behavior and the psychology behind why they do the things that they do. She has a great interest in wildlife, is scuba certified and would love to make diving and marine life a career.
Bryanna, Kennel Attendant
Email: bdube@kindredvet.com
Bryanna joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in 2021 and is originally from Orrington, Me. She is currently working towards a degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Maine at Orono. Bryanna goal is attending veterinary school to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Bryanna enjoys everything outdoor related and loves to go on spontaneous adventures with family and friends.
Rose, Kennel Attendant
Email: rchellis@kindredvet.com
Rose joined Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic in 2022. She has loved learning about animals and will be perusing her degree in Veterinary Technology next year. She enjoys spending time with her cat Jurgen and her horse Zack.
