Douglas A. Kern, DVM, MS

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. Kern is the owner of First Choice Animal Care and Surgery Center which has been serving the greater Windham area for 10 years. Dr. Kern has been practicing veterinary medicine for 36 years.

Dr. Kern graduated from the University of Minnesota with his doctorate and obtained his post-doctoral master’s degree from Virginia Tech where he also did his surgical residency. Dr. Kern has been performing referral surgical procedures since 1987 and became a specialist in surgery in 1996. Dr. Kern has a broad range of qualifications having received training at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital in Springfield, MA, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine.

Seven years ago, Dr. Kern diversified his practice and added primary care services to his referral surgery practice. Dr. Kern primarily treats dogs and cats but has also treated pocket pets, snakes, poultry, llamas and alpacas, and wildlife. Dr. Kern and his family have lived in Maine for over 20 years. Landscaping, hardscaping, and gardening fill in any free time that Dr. Kern may have.

Courtney Brown, Office Coordinator

Courtney has been with First Choice Animal Care and Surgery Center since 2019. She started here right out of high school scanning and filing records. Over time she became our receptionist. After doing reception work for about a year and a half she became trained to be one of Dr. Kern’s assistants. Now she is our Office Coordinator and enjoys leading our team of girls on a day-to-day business. Courtney’s favorite part of assisting is getting to be in surgeries with Dr. Kern. In her free time, you can find Courtney on the boat, with her friends and family, or studying. Courtney is attending Southern New Hampshire University as a full-time online student on track to receiving her bachelor’s degree in business management.

Kayla Gorman

Kayla has been with us since March 2021. She is currently attending the University of Southern Maine to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She has been assisting Dr. Kern since January 2022 but is comfortable in all areas of the office. Kayla enjoys interacting with clients and engaging with the animals while they are here with us. When she is not at the office, Kayla loves to take the Harley out with her boyfriend or spend time with her family and friends. Kayla currently resides in Windham with her two beloved dogs Lucky and Bruno.

Mackenzie Marks

Mackenzie has been with us since February 2022, she attends University of Maine Orono as an animal and veterinary science major with a pre-veterinarian concentration. Her favorite thing to do at work is reproductive focused cases, such as watching cesarean section surgeries or ultrasounds. After work she enjoys attending car shows, reading, camping, and time with friends. Her interests include showing cattle, horses, and sheep. Mackenzie currently resides in Norway.

Lucy Leen

Lucy is an aspiring vet student that has been with us since 2022. She is currently working on her undergraduate degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Lucy plans to go to veterinary school starting in the fall of 2024 and is very excited to see where she ends up. Lucy is on the basketball team at Rollins, so in her free time she is often playing her sport. Other than basketball, Lucy enjoys spending time with her dog Rudy or doing any outdoor activities. At FCAC Lucy enjoys working hands-on with the animals and watching any/all surgeries she can.

Breeauna Bonin

Breeauna has been with us since September of 2022. She will be a freshman at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine starting in the Fall of 2023. She will be studying medical biology with a concentration in veterinary medicine. When in the office, Breeauna looks forward to observing and learning about new cases and procedures. Outside of the office, Breeauna enjoys finding new adventures and spending time with friends and loved ones. Her interests include playing tennis, reading, and going to the gym.