Our Veterinary Team
Our Veterinary Team
Meet the Veterinarians & Veterinary Team of Cumberland Animal Clinic! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to know our veterinary team!
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Our Veterinarian Team
Lourdes Benito, DVM
Medical Director
Lourdes' Bio
DVM
Dr. Benito joined Cumberland Animal Clinic as a fulltime associate in 2006. Dr. Benito was born and raised in Woodside (Queens), New York. Though she was very afraid of dogs as a little girl, she was intrigued by them. By the time she was 11 years old, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. She started volunteering in a small animal hospital when she was in high school and was thrilled to get a paid position at age 16 as a switchboard operator at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan. Dr. Benito attended Rutgers University, Cook College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, graduating with a B.S. in Animal Science. After graduation, she worked for 2 years as a Laboratory Animal Technician at The Rockefeller University in New York City. Dr. Benito received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1991 from The Ohio State University and worked in a small animal practice in Columbus, Ohio for 15 years. In June 2006, she and her “Native Mainer” husband, Dennis, moved to Cumberland with their three children, Christina, Alexander, and Benjamin. Dr. Benito enjoys various facets of veterinary medicine, especially guiding pet owners in the care of their pets from puppy and kittenhood through adolescence and into their golden senior years. She loves working at Cumberland Animal Clinic and feels lucky to work with an excellent group of doctors and staff. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, yoga, traveling, and spending time enjoying the outdoors with her family. She presently lives in Cumberland with her family and their pets, Kate (Pointer), Tweety (Blue Parakeet), and Dobby the house cat.
Audrey Sandberg, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Audrey's Bio
DVM
Dr. Sandberg grew up in Connecticut and has always been an animal lover from a young age. She could be found riding and taking care of horses nearly every day and became an avid 3-day eventer. After spending 4 years at Colby College studying biology and chemistry, Audrey fell in love with Maine and knew she wanted to return to the area after vet school. Dr. Sandberg obtained her veterinary degree from University of California, Davis. She practiced both small and large animal medicine for 4 years in central Maine which took her across the countryside taking care of all creatures great and small. She is now excited to focus her care on dogs and cats at Cumberland Animal Clinic and is looking forward to building relationships with clients and their pets both for wellness visits and urgent care. Audrey lives in Readfield with her husband Max and their two border collies Halley and Kineo. In her spare time, Audrey loves house projects as well as skiing, hiking, horseback riding, sailing, and pretty much anything that takes her outdoors!
Rachel Terry, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Rachel's Bio
DVM
Dr. Terry grew up in a household of animals in southern Vermont. She wanted to be a veterinarian from a very young age and always fostered a deep connection to all animals. Rachel graduated from Colby College with a degree in biology and received her DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts and Nevis, West Indies. Always a staunch New Englander, she knew she needed to make her way back to the northeast after school and accepted a position in a mixed animal practice in New Hampshire. Although she loved working with animals of all sizes, she realized her passion lay with the care of dogs and cats. Rachel then decided to transition to a small animal exclusive practice and accepted a position at a clinic in Maine in 2018. In 2021, Dr. Terry completed her Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture certification from Chi University in Reddick, Florida and is excited to offer this as part of an integrative medical approach to those interested. Rachel lives in Westbrook with her two brown tabby cats Millie and Barry and her two dogs Ollie and River. She is a lifelong outdoors person and can often be found hiking, backpacking or cycling in her spare time.
Our Veterinary Staff
Molly McDuffie, LVT
Practice Manager
Molly's Bio
LVT, Practice Manager
Bio coming soon!
Anja, LVT
Anja's Bio
LVT
Anja graduated with an associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Becker College in May 2019. Anja joined the Cumberland Animal Clinic team in October 2019 as a veterinary assistant and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in April 2022. She is committed to the veterinary care of animals and assisting pet owners to care for their beloved pets. Anja enjoys exploring all aspects of veterinary medicine, she has a drive to learn so that she can care for her patients as best as possible. Anja has a true passion for animal care and listening to what the animal is trying to communicate to her. Although she loves all animals, Anja is a true “cat lady” at heart. Anja lives with her three cats, Taz, Luna and Calcifer (Cal) and two bonus dogs, Maggie and Loki! When she isn’t juggling her three mischievous kitties, she enjoys being on the ocean, staying active and exploring all the hidden treasures of Maine.
Christine, LVT
Christine's Bio
LVT
Christine joined Cumberland Animal Clinic in 1995 as a full-time receptionist and trained as a veterinary assistant shortly after. She holds a BA in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Southern Maine. Christine achieved her veterinary technician license in 2001 and worked at CAC from 2001-2009. Christine went on to pursue a nursing degree and graduated in 2013 from CMMC College of Nursing and Health Professions. In 2014, became a Registered Nurse. When she is not caring for humans as an RN, she works part-time at CAC as an LVT. Christine resides in North Yarmouth with her family and pets.
Janna, LVT
Head Technician
Janna's Bio
LVT Lead Technician
Janna received her veterinary technician license in 1993 and soon began working at Cumberland Animal Clinic. She is a graduate of South Portland High School and attended the University of Maine, where she graduated with a degree in Animal Science. She resides in North Yarmouth with her daughter, Haley, and her three dogs. She is a fur mom to Axle, a Rottweiler, Sal, a Bullmastiff, and Tino, a French Bulldog.
Avalon
Avalon's Bio
Avalon, a Vermont native, has always loved animals and grew up with dogs and cats. She began her professional journey in 2014 as a dog trainer in central Vermont, later working as a residential counselor for teen girls impacted by trauma. In October 2020, after years as a client, she became a veterinary assistant at a local hospital in Bennington, VT. She moved to Maine in May 2021 and continued in the field, working in southern Maine before joining Cumberland Animal Clinic in June 2022. Avalon is passionate about animal behavior and enjoys helping pet owners with training tips. She lives with her Border Collie, Basil, and two cats, Bernard and Claire. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, adventuring, and watching movies.
Haley
Haley's Bio
Haley joined the CAC team in late 2020. A 2021 graduate of Greely High School, she was an active member of the lacrosse and volleyball teams. She began her college career at the University of Tampa before transferring to the University of New England, where she is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. Haley is on track to complete her undergraduate studies in 2025 and plans to continue her education with a Master’s degree in Athletic Training, expected in 2026. She resides with her mother, Janna, and their three dogs: Tino, a French Bulldog; Axle, a Rottweiler; and Sal, a Bullmastiff. Outside of her academic and professional responsibilities, Haley enjoys running, shopping, and indulging in her favorite treat—ice cream.
Amanda
Amanda's Bio
Amanda joined CAC in January 2024. She comes to us with a decade’s worth of technical experience in general practice, exotics, and specialty medicine. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Maine at Farmington with a minor in Chemistry. Within veterinary medicine, she has a particular interest in all aspects of surgery. You will often find her assisting our Doctors and LVTs with your pets’ surgical needs. She is an enthusiastic Chinook breed ambassador and would love to share her passion for these dogs with any willing ear. For fun, Amanda enjoys hiking, reading, and eating at new restaurants with friends. She also loves to travel, especially to island countries.
Hayley
Hayley's Bio
Client Service Representative
Hayley came to Cumberland Animal Clinic in August of 2024. She grew up in Richmond, Maine, with her 8 siblings and graduated from Richmond High School. She knew she loved animals from a young age. She currently lives in Brunswick with her boyfriend, 2 cats Luna, Angel, and a Chinchilla named Gizmo. When she’s not at work, you can find her enjoying the outdoors, traveling, reading, spending time with family, and working at her family’s coffee/mini donut food truck!
Kerryann
Kerryann's Bio
Kerryann grew up in Massachusetts then made the decision to move to Maine in 2020. From 2016 to 2025 she had been working in childcare, caring for children of all ages from various backgrounds. During the summer of 2025, Kerryann made the choice to enter the veterinary medicine field after losing her soul pet, Reese. She joined the CAC team in March of 2026. Kerryann spends most of her time caring for her three cats, Spooky, Spicy, and Taco. She also enjoys spending time out in nature, reading, and writing.
Will
Will's Bio
Client Service Representative
Will grew up here in Cumberland, Maine right up the street on Greely Road Extension. After graduating from Greely High School, he spent some time at Husson University for Psychology before moving back south and attending the University of Southern Maine. In 2022, he decided to step away from school and start working. After trying maintenance, cooking, landscaping, assisting lawyers with technology, and counseling, he landed on working with dogs. Even though he grew up with a fear of dogs, he decided to work at a dog daycare and boarding facility. After working at two different locations for 3 years, he decided to try something new and landed back in his hometown at the Cumberland Animal Clinic. When Will isn’t working, he’s often spending time with his wife, Abby, his two cats, Cool and Chef, or enjoying time surrounded by friends and family.