KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk has welcomed new staff veterinarian Dr. Kate Gollon.

She joins a growing team that includes full- and part-time veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, support staff and volunteers in the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic. The Clinic is a full-service practice and pharmacy that cares for feline and canine patients, both resident pets and pets of community members.

A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Gollon comes to AWS with a background in shelter medicine, especially surgery and pathway planning for pets going up for adoption. With her addition, the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic now has the capacity to see patients six days a week.

Gollon joins fellow Staff Veterinarian Dr. Don Sharp, a graduate of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and the Academy of Veterinary Imaging in Texas. Sharp spent several years in private practice before joining AWS last summer and in addition to conducting wellness visits and surgery appointments, he specializes in veterinary dentistry and ultrasonography.

Leading the AWS team is Chief Veterinarian Dr. Nick Urbanek, who received his bachelor’s degree in animal sciences from Pennsylvania State University and completed veterinary school at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Urbanek came to AWS from a stint as Director of Shelter Medicine for the Seattle Animal Shelter in Washington and brought with him years of experience doing high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and conducting extensive laboratory diagnostics.

Under Dr. Urbanek’s leadership, the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic, which opened in January 2018, has grown into a much-needed community resource. Last year, AWS veterinarians and staff conducted nearly 10,000 health exams, administered thousands of vaccinations, preventative treatments and microchips and performed 3,600 surgeries and other life-saving procedures for pets.

“The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic was established to help provide affordable, accessible veterinary care for our community,” said Abigail Smith, AWS Executive Director. “I’m pleased to welcome Dr. Gollon to our strong team of veterinary professionals as we continue to grow to meet the needs of pet loving people in our area.”

The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic is accepting new clients. To learn more about available services and pricing options, visit https://animalwelfaresociety.org/veterinary-care or call 292-2424.