Island Veterinary Service

10/30/2026

Island Veterinary Service will be visiting Peaks Island Community Center for twice monthly winter clinics on Fridays! 🐾

Physical exams, vaccines, lab work, prescriptions, parasite treatment, end of life services, and more.

We also remain flexible for house calls as needed on other dates and on other islands of Casco Bay.

🗓️ Scheduled Fridays at Peaks Community Center:
- November 6: a few appointments still available!
- November 20
- December 4
- December 18
- January 15
- January 29
- February 12
- February 26
- March 12
- March 26

Email to book an appointment for your pet!
📧 [email protected]

10/24/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician Week! This is really how we all speak to our patients ❤️

10/21/2026

Happy Veterinary Technicians Week to these three superstars - Elspeth, Liberty and Michelle! These three ladies work tirelessly to make sure all of our clients and patients get extra special care all year-round while answering emails, drawing blood samples or giving out lots of snacks and love to our beloved island pets! We could not do what we do without them! Pooches gracias!!! ❤️

10/15/2026

Another gorgeous Casco Bay summer in the books — Lottie Frances is officially hibernating 🥲

As we wrap up our summer season, we want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of the wonderful island clients, patients, and businesses that cross our path. We had the privilege of meeting so many new faces while also catching up with our familiar island friends.

We had exciting new adventures, some unexpected challenges, and many, many moments that reminded us why we love what we do 🩺🐾🤍

Every trip out on the boat brings something a little different, and we’re so grateful to be welcomed into these special island communities and trusted with the care of your furry family members. Whether you’ve been with us for years or we met for the very first time this summer, thank you for being part of our journey.

For those of you who winter here in Maine, we are here to serve you at the Peaks Island Community Center, in your home, and beyond! For those that take off for a little while, we are already looking forward to seeing you next season!

Winter clinic dates at the Peaks Community Center to be announced very soon. Our Island Vet team will be there two Fridays a month until April 🗓️

— Dr. Kate, Elspeth, Liberty, Michelle, and River

🛟 🩺🐾 🐩 🤍 🐈‍⬛ 🌲

09/29/2026

Island Veterinary Service will be visiting the islands
➡️ Friday, October 2nd
➡️ Friday, October 9th

These are the last two dock visits for the 2026 summer! (we beg you, Sun, don’t leave us!!🥲)

Starting in November, Island Vet Service will be visiting the Peaks Island Community Center TWICE monthly until April. Dates to be announced!

We also remain as flexible and available as possible to visit any island via water taxi during the winter.

Email with questions to schedule: [email protected]

09/23/2026

Dr. Kate and Elspeth, one of our LVTs, recently traveled to beautiful Savannah, Georgia for the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS)! IVECCS is an annual conference focusing on advising skills, knowledge, and clinical techniques for veterinary professionals who manage acute and life threatening cases.

Dr. Kate and Elspeth enjoyed dozens of lectures, research presentations, and workshops while collaborating with veterinary professionals from all around the world. They also enjoyed the exhibit hall where they could connect with vendors and test the latest and most advanced medical equipment and tools!

Of course, they also took some time to see some of the unique and unforgettable parts of Savannah! There was no shortage of gorgeous sunsets.📍🌅

09/15/2026

RABIES is alive in Maine! 😱

Maine's rabies dashboard is sitting at 43 confirmed positive animals for 2026 as of this month. That's up from 28 in early August. Raccoons are leading it at 20, then skunks at 9 and bats at 8. Androscoggin County is one of the three hardest hit in the state.

Maine requires Rabies vaccine for all cats and dogs, including indoor cats! Think bats! 🦇

Maine CDC:

On this pageAbout RabiesRabies DataWhat Is a Rabies Exposure?What Should I Do After a Rabies ExposureTrapping and Releasing BatsAnimal TestingRabies Post-Exposure ProphylaxisRabies PreventionImportant Phone NumbersAbout RabiesWhat is rabies?

09/04/2026

Sunshine, ocean breeze, and the one person on Casco Bay who can legally prescribe extra treats 😋 🦴 🐾

Summer isn’t over yet, Maine! We’re here to ensure you and your island pets can enjoy every minute ☀️

08/31/2026

Island Vet Service will be visiting the islands this Friday, September 4th. We have morning appointments available!

Email to schedule: [email protected] 🐾

08/19/2026

🐾 Hi all! It me, River Girl!

I juss wants to wemind all my furry fwens dat my mommy (Dr. Domenico) and my aunties (Elspeth, Liberty, and Michelle) are still zoomin’ awound Casco Bay evwy Fwiday!

We’ve had da BEST summah visiting all da puurrrfect island kitties and doggies. I’ve seen lots of fwends dat I wemembah (I gave dem some very important sniffs) and I’ve met some bwand new fwends too! 🐩 🐈‍⬛

My mommy says she’s gonna visit Cushings, Peaks, Gweat Diamond, Diamond Cove, Long, Chebeague, Cwiff island, and MORE! She wants all my furry friends to be in tip-top, tail-waggin’ shape.

I’m juss here fo da boat wides. I WUVS BOAT WIDES!🛥️

My aunties keep telling me yoos have to email dem to make an appointment. Whatevah dat means. I hope it means mo fwens, mo head scratchies, and mo SNACKS! 🦴👀

Hope to see my island hoomans and fwens soon!
WUV YOOS!!
- River 🐾

📧 : [email protected]