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Our Hospital Staff
Veterinary Support
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Jessica Libby
Jessica graduated from Wheaton College in 2006 with a degree in Psychobiology and she is currently pursuing her online degree in Veterinary Technology from Penn Foster. Jessica has a special interest in veterinary dentistry, a passion for caring for wildlife, and hopes to become certified in wildlife rehabilitation in the near future. Jessica has dedicated her life to animal welfare, with over 15 years of experience in veterinary medicine, and she is also a talented artist! She paints, sings, plays several musical instruments, and participates in local theater.
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Grace Byrne
Grace earned her BA in Geography and Environmental Studies in 2020 from Bishop’s University in Quebec. She is currently in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technology program to become a licensed vet tech. She volunteers with the MSSPA in Windham helping with the horses in the shelter and where she is also an epic fundraiser. Grace lives locally with 3 horses, her cat Rita, and a rabbit named Pip.
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Kelly Larochelle, LVT
Kelly was born and raised in Maine and has always had a love for nature and the sciences. She graduated from University of New England with a Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Biology in 2012, and graduated from Penn Foster College with her Associate’s in Veterinary Technology in 2020. Kelly will be sitting for the VTNE in the near future. She has worked in Veterinary hospitals since 2012, and has dedicated her working life to animals. She has a soft spot for senior citizen pets, and a special interest in pet nutrition. In her free time you can find her hiking with her black lab, Presence, baking AMAZING goodies, playing video games, or curled up with a good book and a cup of tea.
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Liz Clifford
Originally from New Jersey, Liz and her family moved to Cumberland when she was 9, and she quickly fell in love with horses and the countryside. After graduating from Greeley High, Liz attended Centenary University in New Jersey where she earned her BS in Equine Studies. Since returning to Maine she has graduated from the Veterinary Technician degree program at YCCC. Liz loves soccer, horses and all things pet related.
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Marley Bock
Marley recently moved to Maine from Naples, Florida, where she worked with large animals and wildlife (including wolves, bears, lemurs, and a skunk named Stormy!) She grew up in Westchester County, NY and volunteered on the Ambulance Corps in Ossining for 10 years. After helping save countless human lives, she eventually moved to Animal Medicine, and the rest is history. She now resides in South Portland with her five cats and is enjoying working with a small animal practice again.
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Office Support Staff
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Kristen Horrigan - Practice Manager
Kristen graduated from University of New England in 2007 with a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology. She joins VRCCE with experience in animal care having owned and managed a professional pet care service including canine obedience/behavior training. Kristen is an AKC certified obedience trainer and Pet First Aid and CPR certified. She loves her chihuahua Vinny and a Maine coon cat that are all full of personality. Kristen also enjoys traveling, scuba diving, paddle boarding, art and film, and is a Halloween enthusiast.
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Tamara Jones - Reception/New Client Liaison
Tamara has been living in Maine for 12 years and has been working in the veterinary community for almost as long. She received her degree in English and Creative Writing from University of Southern Maine. After a brief break she is extremely happy to be back, working with such an awesome crew at Vet and Rehab. She loves being a part of this community and helping pets and their people! She also enjoys hanging out with her family, reading, and trivia.
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Chris Wyble - Reception
Born and raised in Washington DC, Chris graduated from Marietta College in Ohio with a BA in Television Production & Advertising. Chris then spent time working in advertising and TV across America, including working for NBC in California. But she missed East Coast living and so moved to Maine 22 years ago which she now considers home. After a long and varied career, she is now indulging her lifelong passion for animals both at work and at home. Other interests include interior design, cooking, and paranormal possibilities.
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Allison Kelly - Reception
Allison graduated from Bryant University in Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She has worked as a marketing research analyst, a nonprofit fundraiser, and a corporate philanthropist. Her volunteerism efforts are focused on the environment, animal welfare, and service dog training. Allison moved to Cape Elizabeth from California with her yellow lab, Isse, in 2022. She enjoys being outdoors, traveling, swimming, jogging, and going to the beach with her dog.
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Lisa Fehl - Reception
Lisa graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She has worked selling air time on radio stations throughout the U.S., in the music industry in band management and as an executive for a music retail chain. Her volunteer efforts have been focused on food insecurity, civil rights, and the care and foster of shelter dogs. Lisa enjoys photography and spending time exploring Maine with her family and her dog Tripp.
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