Cameron MacDearmid, DVM
Dr. MacDearmid grew up on the north shore of Massachusetts surrounded by dogs, cats, and a miniature horse. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and played soccer at Swarthmore College (PA). After college, he did viral immunology research at The Jackson Laboratory (ME) before continuing his studies at University of Chicago (IL), where he received a master’s degree in microbiology. He later worked as a veterinary assistant at a mixed animal veterinary practice in mid-coast Maine, falling in love with the veterinary world. He subsequently received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University.
Dr. MacDearmid joined the Broadview team in 2014 and became an owner of Broadview in 2018.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
The veterinary profession appealed (and continues to appeal) to me because there is a great opportunity to positively affect the lives of people and their animals every day. I have a profound respect for the different ways animals enrich people’s lives and I believe that people are entrusted to take care of animals. I chose a veterinary career because I can make use of my scientific background, interests in medicine and surgery, comfort around animals, and desire to help people.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I like trying to figure out medical and surgical problems within real-world, practical constraints. I enjoy working with pets of different species and forming bonds with them and their owners over time. I also enjoy working with and learning from our talented, smart, skilled, passionate, and hardworking staff at Broadview.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I enjoy general practice and gravitate towards soft-tissue surgery (including laparoscopic surgery) and dentistry.
What is something that you are proud of, and why?
I am proud to be a member of the Broadview team. I am proud that we remain a privately-owned, independent hospital group that constantly strives to take care of our clients in their time of need. I am proud that we build teams to treat patients like they are our own.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
My goals are to constantly improve my skills and knowledge and help Broadview continually refine how we can offer the best quality veterinary care with compassion.
Who do you share your life with?
My wife and I have two sons and one daughter.
What pets do you currently have?
Rubie (a spirited senior Shorkie), Blitzen (a mischievous yellow lab), Luna (a one-eyed fearless cat), and Ella (a scaredy cat)
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I enjoy spending time with my family and working around the house. Boating, family hikes, cutting the grass, yardwork, therapeutic chain sawing, watching the kids play sports, going out to eat, fishing, traveling, and exploring northern New England are some of my favorite things.
Melissa Kinnison, DVM (Medical Director)
Dr. Kinnison was born in Colorado and then moved to Milton, New Hampshire at the age of thirteen. Soon thereafter, she became a volunteer at our Milton location. After high school she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree from Wilson College in Pennsylvania and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University.
Dr. Kinnison practiced at two other animal hospitals in New England before joining our Broadview team in 2007. In 2020 she became the Medical Director for our organization.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
While I was volunteering, I witnessed a caesarean section being performed. I was so inspired after watching this procedure that I decided to pursue veterinary medicine.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I truly love being able to participate in the human-animal bond. I also love fixing a problem and being able to enhance that animal’s life.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I appreciate all aspects of medicine and surgery, but I have a particular interest in dermatology and internal medicine. I also have strong interest in small mammals, or what we refer to as “pocket pets”.
What is something that you are really proud of, and why?
I am proud of the relationships I have built with my clients and staff over the years.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
I aspire to learn more about exotic medicine. I enjoy caring for these unique animals.
What do you share your life with?
My husband Dave (our Hospital Administrator) and our 2 children, Matt and Emily.
What pets do you currently have?
We have 2 Golden Retrievers, Clover and Danika, a cat named Jimmy, and a Bearded Dragon named Leon.
What are extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I love to travel with my family in our camper. I also enjoy hiking, outdoor activities, and reading.
Kristina Rogers, DVM
Originally from Maine, Dr. Rogers gained her passion for veterinary medicine after growing up with her childhood Labrador who had several illnesses over the years. Dr. Rogers graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. From there she moved south and attended the University of Tennessee and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Rogers joined our Broadview team in 2019.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
My childhood dog Abbie had several different illnesses over the years. Because of this, I really developed a strong interest in solving the puzzles of medicine and overcoming challenges of treatments.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
Anything feline!
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I have a special interest in pain management, surgery, feline, and geriatric medicine.
What is something that you are really proud of, and why?
I am proud of the skills and knowledge obtained within the last several years as a young doctor, that I use to provide high quality care with my patients. I am also proud of developing and maintaining relationships with clients that allow them to trust their pet with my care and reach out to me with concerns and for guidance.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
To establish long term relationships with my patients and clients and to provide patients with comfortable, stress-free visits. To educate clients so they have tools to improve and extend their furry family member’s life.
What do you share your life with?
My 3 cats and a horse.
What pets do you currently have?
I have a horse named Wrangler, and 3 cats named Fenway, Meeko, and Cayanne.
What are extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
In my spare time, I enjoy horseback riding, hiking, reading, and visiting local coffee shops.
