Dr. David P. Monnier, DVM

Dr. Monnier did his undergraduate studies at the University of Maine, Orono. After teaching high school biology (and moonlighting in the summer as a rafting guide), he continued his education at the University of Georgia and graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2009. 

Some of Dr. Monnier’s special interests include surgery, diagnostic medicine, cytology, and ultrasonography. 

Dr. Monnier took ownership of the Brewer Veterinary Clinic in 2013.  

He enjoys all outdoor activities, including white-water kayaking, camping, boating and fishing. He lives in Dedham with his wife, Casey, and four children, Luke, Reese, Jake and Maeve, and his Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Leo.

Dr. Chelsea Niehoff, DVM

Dr. Niehoff graduated from University College Dublin in spring of 2021, but she is no stranger to BVC. When Dr. Niehoff wasn’t an undergrad at High Point University in North Carolina or studying abroad, she spent her summers working at BVC as a veterinary assistant.

She started her journey to be a veterinarian after shadowing here in 2008 and many summers after, although Dr. Niehoff wanted to be a veterinarian long before that. She’s excited to have her journey come full circle returning to BVC, this time as a doctor. She has always admired BVC’s culture and ethical practices, on top of the added bonus of returning to her work family. Dr. Niehoff’s interests in veterinary medicine are many, but she has a particular interest in surgery.

Dr. Niehoff loves to travel, having toured many European countries during her schooling in Ireland. When she’s not traveling, she enjoys many activities that Maine offers like camping and kayaking, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Niehoff lives with her husband and some four-legged critters, too - two dogs (Theo and Ellie), three cats (Bella, Roger, and Wobble), as well as two rabbits (Helen and Milo).

Dr. Joseph Edelman, DVM

Dr. Joseph Edelman completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri before completing his master’s degree at the University of Kansas. He received his PhD from Kansas State University. 

Originally from Illinois, Dr. Edelman has always had an interest in science and animals, but did not decide to pursue a career in veterinary medicine until after taking a year off from schooling to travel the world. His interests within vet med include dermatology, internal medicine, and critical care.

In his previous life before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Edelman was a professional singer who worked at amusement parks and theater venues. He is currently working towards a Diploma in Wine through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. 

Dr. Edelman has lived in Maine since 2016 with his husband and three very busy children. He also has a three-legged hound named Darrowby, a leopard gecko, Bananas, and fish as well.

Dr. Jaycob Bowker, DVM

Dr. Bowker began practicing at Brewer Vet in the summer of 2023, but has been a familiar face at the clinic long before that. Born and raised right here in Brewer, he shadowed at BVC in high school, then worked as a veterinary assistant while studying as an undergrad at the University of Maine. Dr. Bowker completed his studies at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Dr. Bowker’s love of problem solving, science, and animals made his decision to pursue veterinary medicine in high school an easy one. Internal medicine and surgery are two areas in the profession that he is particularly fond of.

In his spare time, Dr. Bowker enjoys the many activities that his home state has to offer such as camping, fishing, hiking, and kayaking/canoeing. He also enjoys the occasional video game or two. Dr. Bowker also loves spending time with his family’s four dogs - three Labradors and one border collie.

Dr. Michael Wolland, DVM

Dr. Michael Wolland has been with BVC since spring of 2023, but has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 55 years. He completed his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, and graduated from the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. He has an interest in preventative medicine as well as endocrinology.

Dr. Wolland knew he wanted to be a veterinarian from the age of 10. His love of animals as a child was not limited to just dogs and cats, but loved monkeys and rabbits as well. Dr. Wolland grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, but has lived in New York, “The County” in northern Maine, and Maryland

Dr. Wolland has a fabulous sense of humor and a sharp wit. When asked if he has any fun facts about his life he’d like others to know, he replied “I was alive before Pearl Harbor and went to the movie theater as a kid and paid 25 cents total for the movie, a popcorn, and a drink!” 

When Dr. Wolland is not working part time at Brewer Vet Clinic, he enjoys playing bridge and ballroom dancing. He first visited Brewer Vet as a client with his French bulldog and ended up staying half the day to shadow our staff. He loved it here so much that he decided to join our staff. Dr. Wolland now resides in Bangor.

Dr. Caryn Brainard, DVM

Dr. Brainard completed her undergraduate studies at UMass Amherst and earned her doctorate from Colorado State University. She's always had an interest in being a veterinarian, working as a vet assistant and technician before earning her degree.

Prior to joining Brewer Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Brainard practiced veterinary medicine in Massachusetts. She has a special interest in preventative medicine and dentistry.

Dr. Brainard decided to move to Maine to have more room for her family which consists of her daughter, Morgyn, and all her animals - three horses, three cats, one Lab mix, and a turtle. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her horses, camping, hiking, and gardening.

Dr. Wilhelmina L. Pryor, DVM

Dr. Pryor began at BVC in late 2020 and joins us with an immense amount of experience and veterinary knowledge. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and has made practicing veterinary medicine a passion of hers for many years.

Dr. Pryor has multiple interests in veterinary medicine, but says treating geriatric cats is her favorite area of expertise in veterinary medicine.

When at home, Dr. Pryor likes to spend her time reading and enjoying the company of her animal menagerie that includes dogs, cats, and canaries.