Dr. Kate Cheeseman's Team

Based out of: Biddeford, Maine

Veterinarian

Kate Cheeseman, BVM&S

Dr. Cheeseman grew up in Vermont, and graduated from Bates College with a degree in biochemistry. She worked in medical research and scientific writing fields for several years before returning to her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She lived in Scotland for a decade, and during this time graduated from veterinary school at the University of Edinburgh in 2015 and then headed to the Highlands where she worked in mixed practice. She then also worked in small animal clinics and in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, before moving back to New England in late 2019, to settle in Maine.

She enjoys getting to know pets and their people, and has particular interests in preventative medicine and hospice care. It is satisfying to work toward keeping pets of all ages healthy, helping older animals to live their best lives, as well as considering with compassion when it is time to let go.

In her free time, she also works at a public library, and enjoys reading, knitting, horseback riding, skiing, traveling and spending time with her husband, friends and family. And as the name coincidentally implies, she does like cheese and some years can be found volunteering at the Maine Cheese Festival.

Client Liaison

Mel Bonney

Melissa is a graduate of Windham High school and started working in the Veterinary field in 1999. She has enjoyed many roles throughout the years. Veterinary Assistant, surgical assistant, customer support, and a kennel/boarding assistant. She is excited to work at VAYD as a client liaison.

Mel has known from a very early age that she wanted to work with animals. She has had many pets throughout her life. She also has a soft spot for disabled pets and has had many in her life. She also loves pocket pets, reptiles, and keeps fresh and saltwater fish tanks.

She lives with her husband, daughter, and their two cats, Daniel Tiger and Meeko. When she is not working she loves camping with her family, doing arts and crafts with her daughter, hiking and canoeing.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Deanna Marriott, LVT

Deanna graduated from Great Bay Community College in 2020 with an Associates Degree in Animal Science. She grew up knowing she wanted to work with animals and has made that dream a reality. She is excited to embark on the new journey of mobile veterinary medicine after working at a brick and mortar hospital. Being welcomed into clients homes and becoming a part of their lives is a great responsibility to her.

She lives in the cozy town of Waterboro Maine with her fiancé Jared and their two dogs, Moxie and Winston. Deanna enjoys reading, being outside, and trying different restaurants with her family.