Staff

Dr. Susan (Gilliland) Simkins has been practicing at Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital since shortly after her graduation from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995.  She enjoys living here in Western Maine with her husband, 2 children, 5 cats, and 1 spoiled dog.

Jennifer lives in Fryeburg with her four English Springer Spaniels and one wonderful character of a cat , Oscar. She is very proud to have been a part of the Fryeburg Veterinary Team since 2004. Jennifer enjoys surgery, dentistry, dental radiography and has a special interest in canine reproduction.  In her spare time Jennifer can be…

Jess joined the Fryeburg family in the summer of 2018. Born and raised in Maine, Jess currently lives in Fryeburg with her husband, their two sons, 4 cats, and dog. When not busy at work can be found at home gardening, out in the woods camping or hiking.  In the winter she’ll be on the…

Arlene has been with our Reception Staff since 2004.  After taking a brief hiatus for a few years,  Arlene is back as a full time member of our staff.  She lives in Fryeburg with her 3 cats and 1 horse. Arlene is an avid horseman and can be found working with her horse or taking…

Emberly has been with the Fryeburg Veterinary Reception staff since 2008.  She lives in Center Conway with a Pounce of cats ..at last count it was 6!  Emberly has a varied background that includes many years working to educate children about the great outdoors through her work at the Tin Mountain Conservation Center.   She is very…

Natalie has been with the Fryeburg team since mid 2018. She began her animal care career working in shelters within the Maine/New Hampshire communities. She has a passion for rescuing, rehabilitating and saving lives through animal adoption. And for that reason, Natalie has no pets of her own but fosters homeless dogs and cats on…

Mary started with Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital in 2004.  She began as a part time kennel tech. and then trained her way up to a full time technician position.   After taking a brief time off to acclimate to life with young school children she returned to our technician staff in 2016.    She lives in Brownfield with her husband…

Lori has been with the Fryeburg Veterinary Staff since 2008.  Her special interests include dentistry and working in our laboratory.  Lori has a fondness for Great Danes and loves to see the giant breed when ever they are visiting the hospital.  Currently, there is a Great Dane and a St. Bernard mix taking over her…

Dr. Caitlin Murphy has been part of the FVH family since June 2016 following graduation at Iowa Sate University. Caitlin grew up in Bar Harbor Maine and graduated from the University of Maine Orono in 2012.  After her time in the Midwest she knew the Northeast was where she wanted to hang her stethoscope.  Dr.  Murphy…