Meet Our Team

	Hello to my new BAVH Family! I am Dr. Sarah Mainardi-Wilds and I am excited to meet each of Bay Area Veterinary Hospital’s amazing clients over the upcoming weeks and months. In the mean time, I thought it only right to share some information about myself. I received my VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Immediately following graduation, I moved to North Carolina where I gained a lot of experience working with both small and large animals. Although I enjoyed being a temporary southern, my heart drew me back north in 2015 when I moved to Chestertown, MD. It was here that I met my husband and guaranteed my future as an Eastern Shore resident. For the past few years, I have been splitting my time as a veterinarian between a small animal clinic “across the bridge”, and my own large animal ambulatory practice on the Shore. I am excited to bring my mixed animal expertise back towards my home, as I expand the offerings of Bay Area Veterinary Hospital (stay tuned for announcements along the way!). When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Marc, and two children, Benjamin (4) and Adalyn (18 months), crafting, and visiting “Mimi and PopPop” at the Jersey Shore. As you know, Bay Area Veterinary Hospital has been providing exceptional veterinary care and service for over 27 years. Dr. Dahle’s combination of expertise, compassion and experience is truly one-of-a-kind. I know I have some big shoes to fill and high expectations to meet from all of you. Most importantly, I want you all to know I will be devoted to insuring that Bay Area Veterinary Hospital will continue to serve you and your beloved pets with the same concern and quality of care you have come to expect. I know you will join me in wishing Dr. Dahle a happy and well deserved retirement from practice ownership. I look forward to meeting you and your companions on your next visit. Sincerely, Dr. Sarah Mainardi-Wilds

	Dr. Rebecca Ewing was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (Cordova, Talbot County). She attended Easton High School and Salisbury State University. In 2000, she graduated summa cum laude from SSU with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, in 2004. She received several honors during her education there including the American Animal Hospital Association Award for excellence in small animal medicine and surgery and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Award for excellence in large animal surgery. Her professional interests include small animal internal medicine and surgery, with an emphasis in geriatric patients, preventative care, dental care, and pain management. Dr. Ewing is a member of several honor societies and organizations, including Phi Zeta (National Honor Society of Veterinary Medicine), Gamma Sigma Delta (National Honor Society of Agriculture), Phi Kappa Phi, Tri Beta, Phi Eta Sigma, Maryland Farm Bureau, Talbot County Farm Bureau, and the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association. When Dr. Ewing is not at work, caring for her furry menagerie, or chasing her toddler, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and many outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, and horse-back riding. Prior to joining our team at Bay Area Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Ewing has worked at routine and emergency care facilities in Salisbury, MD, Vero Beach, FL, Richmond, VA, and Powhatan, VA.

	Dr. Hendler graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. Before that, she earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Bryn Mawr College. Even though she went to school in Pennsylvania, Dr. Hendler grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. She has a special interest in feline medicine. Dr. Hendler shares her home with 3 cats and Abby, a terrier-mix.

	Michelle - Hospital Manager/Veterinary Technician Started at BAVH: 2005 Favorite Color: Purples & Blues Favorite Animal: All of them! Pets: Calixta, Faith, Cuddles (Autumn), Jalapeno, and Streaky Kiki Gonzales Hobbies: Gardening, exploring used book stores, music, movies, reading, swimming Favorite Joke: Your mama (I don’t do jokes)
Veterinary Technicians
	Leah Started at BAVH: March 2020 Favorite Color: Light Blue Favorite Animal: Golden Retriever Pets: Morgan - Golden Hobbies: Watching movies, building legos Favorite Joke: Did you hear about the baguette at the zoo? It was bread in captivity..

	Tanaye Started at BAVH: August 2020 Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Animal: German Shepherds Pets: Ares 2 YO Black Lab, Hermes & Demeter 4 MO Black Cats Hobbies: Meditating, Working Out, Writing, Reading, and Hanging Out With Loved Ones Favorite Joke: Does Santa Pay for parking? Nope! Cause it's on the house.

	Melissa Started at BAVH: October 2021 Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Animal: Unicorns or the one I’m holding, I love them all! Pets: 2 Cats - Amelia, Fancy Hobbies: Crochet, Fostering kittens Favorite Joke: Why did the chicken cross the road twice? Because he was a double crosser.

	Kenzie Started at BAVH: March 2021 Favorite Color: Yellow Favorite Animal: Capybara Pets: Benson - Shih Tzu/Maltese mix; Remi - Corgi/German Shepherd Hobbies: Playing the guitar, Spending time in the mountains Favorite Joke: It smells like up dog in here.

	Sabrina Started at BAVH: November 2022 Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Animal: Cats Pets: 2 cats: Rambo, a 10 year old male AND Lucky, a 10 year old female Hobbies: Hanging with family, cooking, watching TV, shopping Favorite Joke: Any dad joke, for ex: What do you call a dog that can do magic? A Labracadabrador!
Veterinary Assistants
	Abby Started at BAVH: August 2022 Favorite Color: Green Favorite Animal: Otters Pets: 2 cats: Otis (9YO Golden Retriever), Ruddy (6 YO Golden Retriever), Brinkley (4 YO Golden Retriever), Dolly (11 MO Golden Retriever) Hobbies: Reading, AKC Hunting Trials Favorite Joke: Why are there no vampires in Africa? The rains are blessed…cue Africa by Toto

	Miranda Started at BAVH: January 2023 Favorite Color: Black & Teal Favorite Animal: Beagles Pets: Copper (Beagle) Hobbies: Spending time with family, Watching movies, Painting Favorite Joke: Why did the officer issue a ticket to the dog who gave birth on the side of the road? Because she was littering.

	Greer Started at BAVH: March 2023 Favorite Color: Forest Green Favorite Animal: Frogs Pets: 6 YO Orange Tabby named Kirby Hobbies: Gaming, Reading, Piano

	Kaileigh Started at BAVH: September 2023 Favorite Color: Navy Blue & Army Green Favorite Animal: Pitties!! Pets: Luna - pit mix Hobbies: Watch my shows, read, cooking Favorite Joke: What do you get from a pampered cow? Spoiled Milk!

	Brianna Started at BAVH: 2023 Favorite Color: Green Favorite Animal: Dogs Pets: 4 Dogs - Bella (13 YO pug mix), Sky (3 YO Aussie), Tucker (2 YO Aussie), Boomer (2 YO Aussie) Hobbies: Baking, Reading, Doing Puzzles Favorite Joke: Someone said you sound like an owl…WHO?

	Eliana Started at BAVH: Nov. 2023 Favorite Color: Pink & Yellow Favorite Animal: Cats, Dogs, Bunnies Pets: Jason (5YO Cat), Phoenix (1YO Cat), Moomie (2 YO Cat) Hobbies: Painting, Shopping, Cooking or baking, Longboarding Favorite Joke: What do you call a duck that steals? A Robber Duck