Middletown Veterinary Clinic | Middletown, MD - Meet Our Team

Middletown Veterinary Clinic

207 South Church Street, Ste. A
Middletown, MD 21769

(301)371-6212

www.middletownvetclinic.com

  

Meet Our Team


 

   

Mike Owen, DVM

Mike Owen, DVM

 

Dr. Mike Owen is a native Marylander and is thrilled to have called Frederick County his home for many years.  His love for animals, passion for helping people, and strong work ethic made veterinary medicine a natural fit.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland and graduated magna cum laude from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he was inducted into the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. After graduation, Dr. Owen completed an Internal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has a special interest in surgery and has worked as a Chief of Staff and a Department Head of Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Owen has 3 rescued pets: Frankie, an orange tabby, Dr. Kevin, a brown tabby and a special French Bulldog, Brutus. Outside of work, Dr. Owen enjoys spending time with his family, finding new hiking spots, and catching a baseball game, when possible.

 

Thomas Bauk, DVM

Thomas Bauk, DVM

 

Dr. Bauk is a lifelong resident of Maryland. Dr. Bauk graduated with honors from the University of Maryland with a degree in Animal Science. He then completed his veterinary degree with high honors in 1986 from the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He was a member of the Phi Zeta National Honor Society and received outstanding achievement for Equine Medicine and Surgery. While completing his graduate degree he was employed in the United States Public Health Service working at the National Institute of Health Animal Center. Upon graduation Dr. Bauk worked for Dr. Robert D. Fulton at Middletown Veterinary Clinic until taking over in 1990 and passing the practice onto Dr. Owen in 2020.​

The Middletown Valley has been a great place to serve and a great place for Tom, wife Linda and daughters Nicole and Kristen to grow as a family. He is pictured here with Captain Morgan, a rescue. 

Dr. Bauk is a member of the AVMA and MVMA and has served as the Vice President of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association.

 

Portia Hunt, DVM

Portia Hunt, DVM

 

Dr. Portia Hunt is an Alabama native and graduated with Honors from the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Dr. Hunt has had experience with pets since a teenager volunteering in animal shelters and working in pet stores and now thoroughly enjoys practicing veterinary medicine. She is seeing dogs and cats only at this time, but will expand her talents to pocket pets in the near future.

When not in exam rooms or the surgical suite, Dr. Hunt partakes in her personal activities including roller skating, visiting museums, trying new restaurants, reading, and spending time with her cat, Felix.

 

Shelby, Office Manager & Lead Client Service Representative

Shelby, Office Manager & Lead Client Service Representative

 

Shelby has been the smile of Middletown Vet Clinic for over 4 years! She has 7+ years experience in veterinary medicine, and wouldn't change her career for the world! She loves being able to bond with all of the clients as well as their pets! Shelby has a horse named Cooper, 2 dogs, Rose and Myrtle, as well as 2 cats, Chip and Charlie! 

 

Kelly, Veterinary Technician & Client Service Representative

Kelly, Vet Tech/Client Service Representative

 

Kelly helps us in many areas of the clinic. She shines as a vet tech, but also loves to be able to help clients over the phone and at the front desk! Kelly is a cat person, and she has many cats of her own! 

 

Erica, Veterinary Technician & Client Service Representative

Erica, Vet Tech/Client Service Representative

 

Erica is one of a kind! Erica came to us in 2020 with previous kennel tech experience. Within the last 5 years with us, she had blossomed into an amazing technician! Erica has a zoo of dogs, cats, reptiles, and more! 

 

Alexis, Vet Tech/Client Service Representative

Alexis, Vet Tech/Client Service Representative

 

Alexis started with MVC in 2024, she started with no vet experience and has blossomed into a wonderful Technician and Client Service Representative! Alexis loves her black lab, Willie! Alexis loves helping all the animals that come into our office!

 

Jazmine, Client Service Representative

Jazmine, Client Service Representative

 

Jaz has been with MVC for a little over a year now as a CSR! Her favorite part about her position is having part in helping all the animals! Jaz has 2 dogs, Simba and Chico, who are her babies! Jaz is also currently in school to become a veterinarian!

 

Aislan, Client Service Representative

Aislan, Client Service Representative

 

Aislan came to us with experience in the veterinary field. She enjoys being able to assist owners with any of their pets needs, and enjoys all the kitten snuggles! Aislan owns 8 cats, 3 dogs, and 2 rats! 

Izzy, Veterinary Technician

Izzy, Vet Tech

 

Izzy joined MVC in May 2024 after working the kennel at another veterinary hospital. As a technician, she loves working with all cats, spicy and sweet, and learning more advanced medical techniques. She has two lovely kitties of her own, Oliver and Sami, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Creative Writing at Hood College.

 

Cassandra, Vet Tech

Cassandra, Vet Tech

 

Cassandra started with MVC early 2024! She came with previous technician experience and is putting it to great use! She also loves spending time with her two cats, Squirrel and Coraline. Cassandra is excited to continue her journey with MVC! 

 

Elise

Elise, Vet Tech/Client Service Representative

Elise is the newest member to the MVC family! She has previous experience with exotics and reptiles!

In her free time, Elise loves to spend time with friends, work on furthering her education, and exploring with her dog, Sawyer!

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Olivia, Vet Tech

Bio coming soon!