Get to Know Our Team
Our team is here to help. At Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital, we treat you and your pets like our family.
Meet our Doctors
Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital has a strong medical team. We hire doctors who are smart, talented and kind, and support them in making their patients’ lives happier, healthier and longer. Our doctors have built a very special collaborative culture, working together to solve challenging cases and sharing skill sets for better patient outcomes. They are the best combination of leading-edge science and nurturing down home, long-term relationships with clients. We are proud of our medical team and know they will provide top notch care for your pets!
Dr. Kenneth Odrzywolski
Medical Director
Dr. Odrzywolski (known widely as Dr. O) has been enjoying the practice of veterinary medicine since 1987. In fact, he and Dr. Shively, the practice’s founding partner, went to Tufts together. When she retired, he was chosen to become Medical Director—a role that allows him to support our medical team in their growth and build a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
He hails from Buffalo, N.Y. and earned his Bachelor of Science with Distinction from Cornell University. He found his calling during his junior year, when he spent a semester studying marine biology and ocean sciences at the Isle of Shoals and aboard the Westward. He earned his DVM at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. O interned at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston – at that time, a specialty, emergency, and primary care hospital serving 80,000 patients per year. It was a very competitive internship that afforded a diversity of health issues few doctors get to experience. He says it was like putting my first five years of private practice into fourteen months. It helped him develop the medical philosophy and proficiency that he has today. It also made him a die-hard member of Red Sox Nation.
As a primary care physician, Dr. O is well versed in all aspects of veterinary care for companion animals. His strongest interests lie in internal medicine and endocrinology, where answers can be elusive and treatment long-term. He is especially skilled with soft tissue surgical procedures and veterinary dentistry. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Maine Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA).
The reason we are particularly lucky to have Dr. O on our team is his ability to work in partnership with pet owners. He spent three years teaching anatomy and physiology, where he learned how to make complex physiological information straight forward and clear. Anyone who has had a sick pet can appreciate that skill. And Dr. O is keenly aware of the strong bond between animals and their people, and the need for compassionate and humane end of life care. He is sensitive to the conflicting emotions and priorities people struggle with and prides himself on helping support them through the passage, making it a peaceful and dignified experience.
Dr. O lives locally and is currently helping his two kids navigate their early professional pathways. For recreation, in the snowy months, you can find him on the slopes at Sunday River, trying desperately to keep pace with the kids; and when it’s warmer, exploring a little off-road mountain biking.
Dr. Pamela Bluestone
Veterinarian
Dr. Pamela Bluestone joined our team in 2019. She says she was always drawn to healing arts and working with animals is a joy. Working in an ever-changing medical field keeps her learning and motivated.
Originally from Larchmont, New York, Dr. Bluestone earned her DVM from Cornell University in 1995, after earning a Bachelor of Science with Distinction from Cornell in 1991. After graduation, she moved out to Alaska. She only intended to live there for a short time but stayed for 21 years. She moved back East in 2016.
Dr. Bluestone is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Maine Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). She has always enjoyed general practice and her role as a primary care doctor. She has a long-standing interest in neurology. She developed an interest in acupuncture and herbal remedies as complements to Western medicine. She says she loves having the knowledge and experience to mix western and eastern medicine—the ancient with the cutting edge. She finds she gets the best outcomes for her patients when she provides a specialized mixture of the two.
Dr. Bluestone is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. She received specialized training through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2015 and remains a member of the IVAS and the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture. Her experience in acupuncture, both with and without laser, and her understanding of complementary modalities has been an asset to our patients and we’ve all learned a great deal from working with her.
Dr. Bluestone has always loved New England and feels particularly lucky to be living and working on the coast of Maine. She lives with her two sons and their two wonderful dogs. She enjoys walking her dog on the beach, cooking, gardening, cross country skiing and, occasionally, crocheting, quilting, or beading.
We feel particularly lucky to have found such a smart, capable doctor, and luckier still to have found someone who shares our professional values and style. She has a kind heart, a warm manner, and really knows her stuff. We think you’ll enjoy working with her as much as we do.
Dr. Christianna Smorczewski
Veterinarian
Dr. Smorczewski invites you to call her Dr. Smores, like the camping treat. She joined us in June of 2023 and has become an asset to our team and culture. She is a talented veterinarian with deep knowledge, a curious mind and great listening skills. Her clients say those are the things they most appreciate about working with her.
She grew up in western Massachusetts and earned a Bachelor of Animal Science with a pre-veterinary concentration at the University of Maine, Orono. “I fell in love with Maine during my undergraduate studies and fell in love with my husband there as well! I’m loving building the next chapter of our life in this community!”
In a post-pandemic world, the average new veterinarian has eight job offers before graduation. Hiring new team members to fill the need left by retiring vets, like Dr. Shivley, is incredibly challenging. That’s why we’re so proud to have recruited her for our team.
While earning her doctorate from Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island (where she was Vice President of her graduating class), she was an intern with KVH. During that internship, she was mentored by Drs. Shively, Porell and Bluestone, and worked most closely with Dr. O. We were impressed with her character, approachable bedside manner, and eagerness to learn new things. She has a quick mind and thorough reasoning and fit well with our team immediately. After working with us, she decided we were the kind of hospital where she could make a long-term home for herself and build her practice. Since then, she has become a wonderful and trusted veterinarian with a loyal following. Her patients think she has a great bedside manner, and clients love her willingness to explain complex medical realities in ways that help them understand next steps and help their pet.
Dr. Smores is certified Fear Free, and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Maine Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). In addition to her primary care training, she has taken classes and done clinical rotations to strengthen her knowledge in dermatology, internal medicine, and ophthalmology. She has a special interest in behavior.
Dr. Smores loves putting down roots in our community and developing long-standing relationships with her patients. She enjoys hiking with her dog, Hazel, and reading with her cat, Mits, curled up on her lap. She also enjoys kayaking and camping.
Dr. Chelsea Holman
Veterinarian
Dr. Chelsea Holman is originally from Monterey, California. She went to the University of California at Santa Cruz for her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She’d want us to say, “Go Banana Slugs!” While there, she read James Harriot’s “All Creatures Great and Small” and knew she wanted to become a vet to help animals and people alike.
Dr. Holman earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University in 2016. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Maine Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA).
She began her career in a mixed animal practice (pets and livestock) in up-state NY where she got to interact closely with the Mennonite community and learned how to make the best homemade apple pie! It was a great experience with many successes and much learned. She also developed a taste for country music while on the road driving from farm to farm.
These days, she focuses her veterinary expertise on dogs and cats. She is a talented practitioner focused on primary care and helping patients live long, healthy lives. She’s got strong surgical skills and expertise in diagnostic imaging that is rare to find in general practice. She started learning how to perform echocardiography when her own golden retriever puppy was diagnosed with a heart condition called aortic stenosis. She says, “The heart is a fascinating organ! For example, the animal with the largest heart-to-body-mass-ratio is the dog. That’s why they have so much love to give!”
In 2021, she realized that she missed the close mix of ocean and mountains she grew up with and chose Maine as her new home. She loves the proximity to both the water and hiking trails and enjoys them year-round. She’s an avid surfer, excited to try her new winter wet suit out at Gooch’s this winter. She teaches winter mountaineering classes for Adirondack Mountain Club and is passionate about teaching people to hike safely in the winter months.
Dr. Holman joined Kennebunk Veterinary in 2025. She’s excited to get to know the pets and begin building lifelong relationships with their families.
Dr. Margaret Shively
Veterinarian
Dr. Shively, the founding doctor of our partnership, started reducing her hours in anticipation of her eventual retirement several years ago. She returned to full time temporarily during the COVID related surge in veterinary demand, and we are forever grateful she did. Now that the surge in demand has leveled off, she is stepping back for some much-needed R&R. She still does per Diem relief shifts for our team, which are always snapped up by clients happy to see her back. She is thrilled to have built a team of amazing associates who work well together and continue in her legacy.
One doesn’t last long in veterinary medicine without having a true calling. Dr. Shively felt that calling in college. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of New Hampshire, her Master of Science from Washington State University and her DVM from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Maine Veterinary Medical Association. She is past President of the New England Veterinary Medical Association and a Trustee for the Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England, which strives to improve the quality of veterinary care in the region by helping the veterinarians of tomorrow reduce the substantial debt they incur while in school.
She supports numerous community groups and initiatives and enjoys the multi-generational aspect of her relationships with clients. Some of the people who bring their pets in today are the children and grandchildren of her first clients. And helping keep pets healthy and happy from puppies and kittens to seniors is one of the most rewarding aspects of practicing in primary veterinary care.
She built the practice on trust, integrity, and kindness. She believes in building relationships with clients that last generations and is proud of building something of real value to her community. “I love when we can solve a problem for a client or make a nervous patient feel safe during their visit.”
Dr. Shively sings and enjoys both reading and gardening. And each summer, when most people on vacation with access to a boat would be out on the water sunning themselves, Dr. Shively is on a boat – making “house calls” to the islands of Blue Hill Bay. She runs the Dockside program, where island animals can be seen on the boat and avoid the long trek to the mainland.
Meet our Staff
Christal
# of years with KVH: 4
Introverted around humans, Christal comes out of her shell when there’s a chance to meet and greet the patients. She’s always willing to help problem solve with clients to get their needs met. She loves spending time in the great outdoors with her two hounds, Dixie and Duke, their rabbit, Hazzard. Extra points for anyone who spots the theme.
Michelle
# of years with KVH: 28
Michelle is the longest-serving team member after Dr. Shively. With a quarter century under her belt, she is our institutional memory. She easily develops long-term relationships with clients and understands their needs. She is thrilled to be there for our clients and their pets’ entire journey, saying, “There is nothing like seeing the look on a client’s face when they come in with their new pet. I get to know them, watch them grow, be involved in their lives, and am honored to be able to say goodbye to them at the end of their lives. That is a rare privilege.
Brenda
# of years with KVH: 16
After a career as a teacher and in the military, serving in Korea and D.C., Brenda has chosen this as her “retirement job.” She is a cat whisperer, with an uncanny ability to earn their trust. Mixed with her administrative skills, attention to detail, and commitment to going the extra mile, she’s a real asset to our team. She worked at the front desk for a decade, transitioning to behind-the-scenes admin projects in the past couple of years. She reaches out to remind folks whose rabies vaccination needs attention, helps fix vendor billing issues, and helps us spot trends. When not here, she can be found walking her new rescue dog, Pothole.
Judi, LVT
# of years with KVH: 26
Most people leave a job and lose touch. Judi, on the other hand, has remained an integral part of our team. Formerly Practice Manager, she moved away for the winter months over a decade ago. In that time, she has come back every summer to help us navigate the busy season. When COVID hit, she stayed for the winter and helped make sure patients got the care they needed. Veterinary medicine has always been her passion and she brings 100% of herself to the job whenever we’re lucky enough to have her. Outside of work, she is a skilled gardener, an amazing cook and a loving grandmother. She has a dog and a cat.
SaShell, Assistant Manager
Clinical
# of years with KVH: 21
SaShell is the best combination of humor, compassion, and practical ability. She started 21 years ago in our CSR department and is now our Assistant Manager. She has a mind that can keep 28 tabs open at once, a real asset in a busy practice. Her motivation is to “advocate for and help the beings that don’t speak the human languages.” From her work managing our systems to improve care delivery to her incredible skill as an OR nurse for our patients, she delivers on that daily. Her family includes two amazing rescue cats.
Jen
# of years with KVH: 14
Jen is a senior member of our veterinary nursing team. She is a skilled surgical team member and wonderful exam tech. Jen is the Macgyver of the team—most recently making an oxygen tank for an especially small, newborn kitten from a lunch container and some tubing. She is amazing at caring for specialized medical equipment. Her most special skill is communicating non-verbally to animals. They sense her intent immediately and the trust it creates helps many pets through difficult treatments and surgeries. On her own time, she’s been a triathlete, creates doggie bow ties, and is the proud mom of two has multiple pets.
Ashley
# of years with KVH: 15
Ashley is a skilled senior veterinary nurse and surgical assistant. She has strong clinical skills and the ability to manage highly specialized projects and treatments. You’re most likely to see her at surgical discharge. When she’s not working, Ashley is a busy mom of three, with multiple pets.
Isabelle
# of years with KVH: 6
Isabelle came to us looking for a job with a sense of fulfillment. Her goal is to make sure each client and pet feels deeply cared for during their visit. “I want to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and understands I’m going to help in any way I can.” Always invested in how we can do it just a little bit better!
Aphasia
# of years with KVH: 4
Aphasia is one of our newest team members. She helped us get through the curbside rush of the pandemic by getting pets in and out of the building safely and smoothly. She’s been learning the skills of her new role quickly and now loves doing nail trims and ear cleanings. She treats every patient with care and compassion as if they were her own. She loves working where each small task can be tied directly to helping an animal lead a better, longer, more comfortable life. She’s looking forward to the next steps in her training.
Eli, Practice Manager
# of years with KVH: 15
Better suited to spreadsheets and systems than scalpels, Eli serves our mission by handling the management of the practice. She builds strong teams, gives them what they need to succeed, and takes care of them so they can do the hard jobs that matter. “I lucked out joining KVH–I’ve never worked with a better group of humans. I love being a part of lifelong relationships with people in our community. And it doesn’t hurt to have such adorable patients!”Outside of work, she enjoys adopting senior pets, taking road trips, and family.
Nicole
# of years with KVH: 3
Nicole answered the calling of veterinary medicine in 2009 and has never looked back. She has worked as a CSR, grew her technician skills and expanded into surgical service. While at KVH, she has grown further into being a Floor Coordinator, helping to solve problems for the team, triage cases and plan care. Her favorite thing about her job is caring for patients in the surgical service or who are actively ill. Being able to take a pet in need and help solve their problem, knowing she provided the best possible care, is deeply rewarding. She has dogs, a cat and numerous fish she adores. She also loves cars and NASCAR racing. She’s a movie buff and an excellent cook, something that makes her popular with the team!
Janice
# of months with KVH: 3
Janice is a newer team member with KVH, joining for the spring of 2025. But she has been in veterinary medicine since 2007. She stepped in as a per Diem teammate to help us cover our busiest times and team vacations, and we are grateful for the help and expertise. She’s a life-long animal lover, who has cared for dogs, cats and horses her whole life. She finds hands on caring for them healing. She loves the days when going the extra mile for a client makes a real difference in the patient’s life. Her love of animals and work in vet med rubbed off on her daughter, who is now a practice manager. She enjoys biking and walking with her dogs, kayaking and live music.