About Our Veterinary Team

Owner of Brunswick Veterinary Clinic.

Dr. Erica Parthum graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999.
She completed a rigorous small animal medicine and surgery internship at Red Bank Veterinary
Hospital in New Jersey. She continued to work at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital as a general
practitioner for 2.5 years before moving back to New England and has practiced in Brunswick, Maine,
since 2002. She lives with her husband, three children and various pets and enjoys reading, hiking, and kayaking.

Dr. Parthum loves being a part of the community and sharing her love of veterinary medicine. She
often gives veterinary presentations to schools and youth group organizations.

Dr. Kevin Cowan has lived in Brunswick with his wife and three daughters for 20 years. He is a double Jumbo, graduating from Tufts University with a BS in Biology in 1987 and  Tufts Cummings Veterinary School in 1991.

He started his career as a mixed animal practitioner in a large dairy-based practice, eventually focusing his attention on small animal medicine. Dr. Cowan worked in referral-based small animal hospitals, finally transitioning to 15 years as an emergency veterinarian at several local emergency clinics.

In his spare time, he dabbles with raising farm animals in borrowed spaces.

Dr. Sarah Blackwood was born and raised in Maine. She earned her Baccalaureate degree in  Biology from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. She then went on to acquire her DVM  degree at the University of Florida. After completing a small animal internship at Angell Animal  Medical Center in Boston, her ophthalmology residency was fulfilled back at the University of  Florida. She has been a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist since 2012. She practiced veterinary  ophthalmology in Florida initially, then returned home to Maine to practice in 2017. Animal Eye  Clinic of Maine was established by Dr. Blackwood in 2023. When not working Dr. Blackwood  enjoys photography, cooking, gardening and especially spending time with her family (two and  four legged ones).

“I pride myself in accuracy and organization. I make sure we have everything we need to keep our patients happy and healthy! In my free time I love to be with my family and animals, fishing, boating, target practice, or a day at the beach.”

University of Maine Orono -Animal Science -Class of 1999

“I love being in surgery and being a part of all the different procedures we perform here. I really enjoy helping other/newer techs learn new skills and all the different experiences I’ve had over the years! Outside of work I enjoy time with my family and being outside. Recently my family and I started a small farm with cows and pigs!”

“I pride myself in taking great care of our patients, creating lasting relationships with our clients, and making work fun! I love the team we have and how well we work together, which in turn provides the exceptional care that our clients and patients receive. There truly is no “I” in team… It requires everyone on our team to make the magic happen! I enjoy spending time with my family, dog training, loving on all my animals, and photography.”

UNH – class of 2020

“I love Phlebotomy and placing IV catheters! I take extra time to make the anxious and nervous animals feel more comfortable during their appointments. In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym or hanging out with my friends & family.”

Will be attending Penn Foster’s Veterinarian Technician program.

“My favorite part of the job is following a pet through their stay at the clinic, whether it be an annual exam or a dental/surgery. I enjoy reading, singing, and photographing my friends (when I’m not chasing around my one year old daughter).”

University of Maine

“I pride myself in being the best advocate and caregiver I can be for all my patients. I love learning new things to improve the quality of care I can provide. I love spending time with my pets, friends, and family. I also enjoy spending time outside, and baking!”

“I take pride in being a team player and helping out anywhere I can in the clinic. I also do a lot of the artwork you’ll see around the clinic (specifically the paintings on the windows)! In my spare time I like to play video games, go fishing, spend time with my kids, draw or make art, listen to and make music, find trails to explore and hang out with all my pets.”

Bio coming soon!

Bio coming soon!

York County Community College

“I love to make the best, most relaxing experience for our patients! In my free time I enjoy camping and fishing.”

Bio Coming Soon!

Bio Coming Soon!