Meet Our Team!
Meet the veterinarians and team of Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! We look forward to getting to know you and hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Veterinarians
Ai Takeuchi, VMD
Co-Medical Director
Dr. Takeuchi went to Mount Holyoke College and attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a 1-year small animal surgery and medicine internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, NJ. She practiced emergency medicine in 24-hour referral hospitals in Norristown, Baltimore, and Memphis prior to moving to Maine. She worked as a relief veterinarian and full time veterinarian prior to joining our team full time as Co-Medical Director. She is also on the Medical Advisory Board for Rarebreed Veterinary Hospitals. She enjoys hiking, reading, enjoying good food, and riding her horse in her free time, which is rare since she also lives with 3 children who keep her quite busy!
Shawna McArdle, DVM
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon.
Heidi Abrecht, DVM
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon.
Joseph Edelman
Veterinarian
With 18 years of dedicated practice under my belt, I’ve earned my stripes as a seasoned veterinarian at Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic. Graduating from Kansas State University, I embarked on a journey fueled by a passion for animal welfare and a commitment to providing top-tier medical care.
In the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, I thrive on the challenges it presents. Every day, I’m tasked with delivering the highest standard of care through both medical expertise and surgical precision. What sets me apart is not just my clinical skills but my ability to empathize with pet parents during the most stressful moments. Guiding them through tough decisions with clear communication and compassion is where I excel.
Beyond the clinic walls, I wear many hats. As a devoted parent to three energetic children, my life is a whirlwind of activity. Yet amidst the chaos, I find solace in pursuing my passion for wine, currently working towards my diploma from the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust (WSET). When I’m not tending to vines or studying varietals, you can find me unwinding in my garden, lost in the pages of a good book, pounding the pavement on a run, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
As a veterinarian, parent, and wine enthusiast, I approach every aspect of my life with dedication, empathy, and a thirst for knowledge.
Elisabeth Whritenour
Veterinarian
Dr. Whritenour went to both undergrad and veterinary school at University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduation, she completed an ER mentorship in California before moving to Maine. She enjoys gardening and hiking in her free time.
Tayrn Haller
Veterinarian
Bio Coming Soon!
Abby Arena, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Arena earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of
Maine in 2010. She graduated veterinary school from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 2014. For just over a decade she has worked in a variety of veterinary clinics in Maine, and throughout that time has done relief work at EMEVC.
After over a decade of being an occasional face at EMEVC, she is now excited to be dedicating her full time professional focus to EMEVC, helping families and their pets get through unexpected issues.
When she is not at work, she lives for her gardening interests-especially fruit trees and shrubs, edible mushrooms, and vegetable gardening. She also foraging and exploring in the woods, traveling, and cooking and eating great food!
Hospital Manager and Clinical Supervisors
Kasie, PM
Bio coming soon.
Katie, Supervisor
Bio coming soon.
Kelli, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon.
Jerica, LVT, Clinical Supervisor
Jerica, a compassionate and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with over 15 years of experience in general practice, earned her Associate degree in Veterinary Technology in 2009. In 2020, she began working as a relief technician at EMEVC and recently decided to join us full-time.
Jerica’s passion lies in anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing, and she is always eager to expand her knowledge base. Her dedication to improving patient and client experiences is evident in her commitment to ensuring every visit is comfortable and filled with compassionate care.
Outside of the clinic, Jerica enjoys spending quality time with her fiancé Garret and their two lively daughters, who keep them on their toes with cheerleading and their energetic crew of pets. These include their dog Scarlett, cats Theo, Meeko, and Rico, chickens, and bunnies.
When she’s not at the clinic, you can usually find Jerica cheering for her daughters at events, boating, relaxing on the beach, reading a book, or taking long walks along the lake with friends and their canine companions.
Sam, LVT, Clinical Supervisor
Bio coming soon.
Paige, Office Manager
Office Manager
Bio coming soon.
Professor Gus
Gus is a Maine native and lives with his mom and dad, 3 kids,2 cats, and a horse. He enjoys chasing after balls but not retrieving them, stomping on his family when they are sleeping to make sure they are alive, and sleeping on his back with his feet sticking straight up in the air. . His unofficial middle name is Stomp Stomp.
Professor Nigel
Bio coming soon.
Dr. Whiskercloud
Veterinarian
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