Island Veterinary Service

09/29/2026

Island Veterinary Service will be visiting the islands
➡️ Friday, October 2nd
➡️ Friday, October 9th

These are the last two dock visits for the 2026 summer! (we beg you, Sun, don’t leave us!!🥲)

Starting in November, Island Vet Service will be visiting the Peaks Island Community Center TWICE monthly until April. Dates to be announced!

We also remain as flexible and available as possible to visit any island via water taxi during the winter.

Email with questions to schedule: [email protected]

09/23/2026

Dr. Kate and Elspeth, one of our LVTs, recently traveled to beautiful Savannah, Georgia for the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS)! IVECCS is an annual conference focusing on advising skills, knowledge, and clinical techniques for veterinary professionals who manage acute and life threatening cases.

Dr. Kate and Elspeth enjoyed dozens of lectures, research presentations, and workshops while collaborating with veterinary professionals from all around the world. They also enjoyed the exhibit hall where they could connect with vendors and test the latest and most advanced medical equipment and tools!

Of course, they also took some time to see some of the unique and unforgettable parts of Savannah! There was no shortage of gorgeous sunsets.📍🌅

09/15/2026

RABIES is alive in Maine! 😱

Maine's rabies dashboard is sitting at 43 confirmed positive animals for 2026 as of this month. That's up from 28 in early August. Raccoons are leading it at 20, then skunks at 9 and bats at 8. Androscoggin County is one of the three hardest hit in the state.

Maine requires Rabies vaccine for all cats and dogs, including indoor cats! Think bats! 🦇

Maine CDC:

On this pageAbout RabiesRabies DataWhat Is a Rabies Exposure?What Should I Do After a Rabies ExposureTrapping and Releasing BatsAnimal TestingRabies Post-Exposure ProphylaxisRabies PreventionImportant Phone NumbersAbout RabiesWhat is rabies?

09/04/2026

Sunshine, ocean breeze, and the one person on Casco Bay who can legally prescribe extra treats 😋 🦴 🐾

Summer isn’t over yet, Maine! We’re here to ensure you and your island pets can enjoy every minute ☀️

08/31/2026

Island Vet Service will be visiting the islands this Friday, September 4th. We have morning appointments available!

Email to schedule: [email protected] 🐾

08/19/2026

🐾 Hi all! It me, River Girl!

I juss wants to wemind all my furry fwens dat my mommy (Dr. Domenico) and my aunties (Elspeth, Liberty, and Michelle) are still zoomin’ awound Casco Bay evwy Fwiday!

We’ve had da BEST summah visiting all da puurrrfect island kitties and doggies. I’ve seen lots of fwends dat I wemembah (I gave dem some very important sniffs) and I’ve met some bwand new fwends too! 🐩 🐈‍⬛

My mommy says she’s gonna visit Cushings, Peaks, Gweat Diamond, Diamond Cove, Long, Chebeague, Cwiff island, and MORE! She wants all my furry friends to be in tip-top, tail-waggin’ shape.

I’m juss here fo da boat wides. I WUVS BOAT WIDES!🛥️

My aunties keep telling me yoos have to email dem to make an appointment. Whatevah dat means. I hope it means mo fwens, mo head scratchies, and mo SNACKS! 🦴👀

Hope to see my island hoomans and fwens soon!
WUV YOOS!!
- River 🐾

📧 : [email protected]

08/07/2026

Today is another beautiful summer day in Maine but a scorcher for sure! Here’s again our tips to keep your pets safe in this heat wave:

Take it seriously!☀️⤵️

- Skip strenuous outdoor activity in the middle of the day. Limit outdoor time even further to just potty breaks for brachycephalic (short nose) breeds, senior pets, overweight pets, or pets with health conditions

- Be mindful of paws on hot pavement!

- Provide more than enough fresh water and shade for all animals outside

- NEVER leave pets alone in vehicles: even with it running, even with windows down, even for just a minute. Just keep them home if you would have to leave them in the vehicle. Trust us!

🚩Recognize over heating: Excessive heavy panting, heavy drooling, bright red or pale gums, lethargy, unsteadiness, vomiting, collapse

Contact us or any veterinary clinic with questions or concerns for your pet. Be safe! Happy summer! ☀️

IVS 📧: [email protected]
IVS phone: 207-619-0025

08/03/2026

We have some samples of this frozen fresh food - the joint and skin (pork based) formula - if you’d like to try a package, please leave a comment or DM us and we will bring to you on Friday!

07/27/2026

Not your average waiting room,
Not your average exam table,
Not your average pharmacy,
Not your average office ….
But that’s just another day as your island vet 😎
Compassionate care, happy island pets, and views that are impossible to complain about! ☀️

Summer is far from over! We are still visiting the islands of Casco Bay and beyond at least weekly. Email us to schedule your pet for their wellness visit or for any concerning sick symptoms.
📧: [email protected]

07/19/2026

House calls are more than just a convenience
— it’s specialized care designed around your pets comfort. For many families in our island communities, getting a pet to a veterinary clinic isn’t as simple as hopping in the car. It can mean navigating boats, docks, stairs, and hours of transporting anxious, senior, or mobility-challenged pets.

That’s why we come to you! 📍🛥️ 🛟

Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting 13 year old Brewer and his little sister Lucy! 🐾 Brewer, Lucy, and a couple kitties live a wonderful life on a small island near Southport and Boothbay Harbor.

Because we have our own boat, we’re able to reach island homes that are otherwise difficult to access, bringing compassionate veterinary care directly to the doorstep. Pets can stay where they feel safest, in the comfort of their own island home, while receiving the medical attention they need.

We’re proud to make veterinary care more accessible for our island neighbors (and we LOVE exploring new nooks and crannies of Maine!). Brewer did very well for his physical and work up while Lucy and the kitties kept watchful eyes🤍