Dr. Kim Maynard
Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Maynard grew up on a small farm in Florida and knew from the age of 10 that she was going to be a veterinarian. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Florida in 1987 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1991.
She was then selected for a Small Animal Medical and Surgical Internship at Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut in West Hartford. She fell in love with the northeast and decided not to return to Florida. After her internship she settled into small animal practice in Fairfield County. In 2004 she married and relocated to beautiful Norfolk, CT.
Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic opened June of that year. But after 7 years the practice reached maximum capacity and she decided to take the leap to a traditional stationary practice. Dr. Kim lives in Norfolk with her husband Andrew, their son, Kyle and daughter, Alex. Her house is also home to 3 cats and 2 Australian Cattle Dogs. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking and hiking.
Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Maynard grew up on a small farm in Florida and knew from the age of 10 that she was going to be a veterinarian. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Florida in 1987 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1991.
She was then selected for a Small Animal Medical and Surgical Internship at Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut in West Hartford. She fell in love with the northeast and decided not to return to Florida. After her internship she settled into small animal practice in Fairfield County. In 2004 she married and relocated to beautiful Norfolk, CT.
Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic opened June of that year. But after 7 years the practice reached maximum capacity and she decided to take the leap to a traditional stationary practice. Dr. Kim lives in Norfolk with her husband Andrew, their son, Kyle and daughter, Alex. Her house is also home to 3 cats and 2 Australian Cattle Dogs. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking and hiking.
Julia Zetye
Certified Veterinary Technician
Julia has been working as a veterinary technician since 2002 and has been Dr. Maynard's technician since 2006. In addition to being certified as a veterinary technician, Julia is also a certified Horseback Riding Instructor and an Ironman triathlete.
Julia lives in Colebrook with her husband, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 horses, and 3 goats. In addition to spending time with her animals, Julia enjoys hiking, training for and competing in triathlons, and eating chocolate and ice cream.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Julia has been working as a veterinary technician since 2002 and has been Dr. Maynard's technician since 2006. In addition to being certified as a veterinary technician, Julia is also a certified Horseback Riding Instructor and an Ironman triathlete.
Julia lives in Colebrook with her husband, 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 horses, and 3 goats. In addition to spending time with her animals, Julia enjoys hiking, training for and competing in triathlons, and eating chocolate and ice cream.
Kristine Simmons
Veterinary Technician
Kristine knew from a very young age that her passion was to work with animals. For the past 15 years she has been fortunate enough to do just that. In the summer of 2011 she joined the hard working team of the Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic as a veterinary technician. While she loves the happy and energetic puppies and kittens of the world, she finds that her heart belongs to the older cats and older dogs with grey on their faces and eyes full of soul.
Kristine resides in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut with her husband Michael, their little boys Owen and Levi, and the family dog, Kacey. Hiking, gardening and being with her family and friends are just a few of her favorite things.
Veterinary Technician
Kristine knew from a very young age that her passion was to work with animals. For the past 15 years she has been fortunate enough to do just that. In the summer of 2011 she joined the hard working team of the Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic as a veterinary technician. While she loves the happy and energetic puppies and kittens of the world, she finds that her heart belongs to the older cats and older dogs with grey on their faces and eyes full of soul.
Kristine resides in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut with her husband Michael, their little boys Owen and Levi, and the family dog, Kacey. Hiking, gardening and being with her family and friends are just a few of her favorite things.
Rose Nelson
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Rose has always loved animals more than anything in her life. It was fate that she was offered a position at Litchfield Hills Mobile Vet Clinic while at an office appointment with her dog. Rose joined the practice in the spring of 2013 and earned her Veterinary Assistant Certification in the fall of 2014. She plans on pursuing her certification for Veterinary Technician in the future.
Rose teaches riding lessons and does pet sitting in our area. She has experience managing a horse farm and plans on starting her own boarding and riding facility in Sandisfield, MA. In spring of 2015 she earned her certification as a riding instructor in the state of Massachusetts.
Rose has 2 Pomeranians, 2 Thoroughbred horses, 2 mini horses, 6 cats, and 5 friendly chickens. She enjoys riding, skiing and basically anything outdoors with her animals.
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Rose has always loved animals more than anything in her life. It was fate that she was offered a position at Litchfield Hills Mobile Vet Clinic while at an office appointment with her dog. Rose joined the practice in the spring of 2013 and earned her Veterinary Assistant Certification in the fall of 2014. She plans on pursuing her certification for Veterinary Technician in the future.
Rose teaches riding lessons and does pet sitting in our area. She has experience managing a horse farm and plans on starting her own boarding and riding facility in Sandisfield, MA. In spring of 2015 she earned her certification as a riding instructor in the state of Massachusetts.
Rose has 2 Pomeranians, 2 Thoroughbred horses, 2 mini horses, 6 cats, and 5 friendly chickens. She enjoys riding, skiing and basically anything outdoors with her animals.
Lindsay Standhart
Office Manager/Technician
Lindsay grew up in Upstate New York on a small Dairy Farm. This is where her love for animals began. Every summer her and her brother would prepare, travel, and then compete at dairy cattle shows around the state and some around the United States.
Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business from S.U.N.Y Cobleskill in 2015. She started working for Litchfield Hills Mobile Vet Clinic in 2017 as the receptionist. You might recognize her dog before her! She always has her sidekick Joey by her side! She is a Mini Australian Labradoodle that likes to greet the clients and patients whenever she can!
Office Manager/Technician
Lindsay grew up in Upstate New York on a small Dairy Farm. This is where her love for animals began. Every summer her and her brother would prepare, travel, and then compete at dairy cattle shows around the state and some around the United States.
Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business from S.U.N.Y Cobleskill in 2015. She started working for Litchfield Hills Mobile Vet Clinic in 2017 as the receptionist. You might recognize her dog before her! She always has her sidekick Joey by her side! She is a Mini Australian Labradoodle that likes to greet the clients and patients whenever she can!
Adrianna Torrant
Kennel Assistant
Adrianna is a junior at Northwestern High School. She has worked at Litchfield Hills Mobile Vet Clinic since this past summer. She loves working with animals and is seeking a future career in veterinarian science. She has 2 dogs and in her spare time, she volunteers at The Little Guild of Saint Francis. Some hobbies she has include: playing the flute in band, reading, and dancing.
Kennel Assistant
Adrianna is a junior at Northwestern High School. She has worked at Litchfield Hills Mobile Vet Clinic since this past summer. She loves working with animals and is seeking a future career in veterinarian science. She has 2 dogs and in her spare time, she volunteers at The Little Guild of Saint Francis. Some hobbies she has include: playing the flute in band, reading, and dancing.
Olivia Vitali
Veterinary Technician
Olivia joined the Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic in 2018. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut or UCONN as most people know it. But her education did not stop there, later on she went on to earn her associate's degree from Northwestern Connecticut Community College in 2018. When Olivia is not working, she likes to spend her time around horses.
Veterinary Technician
Olivia joined the Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic in 2018. She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut or UCONN as most people know it. But her education did not stop there, later on she went on to earn her associate's degree from Northwestern Connecticut Community College in 2018. When Olivia is not working, she likes to spend her time around horses.
Melissa Freitas
Receptionist
Melissa began working with Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic in December of 2018. She brings with her many years of experience working with animals. She enjoys both the challenges and rewards of working in the veterinary field. Her experience includes working in kennels, veterinary medicine, and helping manage her families horse boarding facility.
Ever since a young age, being around the horses Melissa knew she wanted to work with animals. She has a dog of her own named Brinley and two cats named Otto & Leo. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, riding horses, camping and cooking. She also loves music and spending time with her family and friends.
Receptionist
Melissa began working with Litchfield Hills Mobile Veterinary Clinic in December of 2018. She brings with her many years of experience working with animals. She enjoys both the challenges and rewards of working in the veterinary field. Her experience includes working in kennels, veterinary medicine, and helping manage her families horse boarding facility.
Ever since a young age, being around the horses Melissa knew she wanted to work with animals. She has a dog of her own named Brinley and two cats named Otto & Leo. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, riding horses, camping and cooking. She also loves music and spending time with her family and friends.