Meet Our Team
Dr. Bauer was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and then raised in central New Jersey. The Shenandoah Valley lured him back for his college years, where he earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Virginia Tech. After spending summers working for a local veterinarian, he was excited to gain entry to, and ultimately graduate from, the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. He chose Maryland as a perfect place to settle, in part due to its proximity to friends and family.
Dr. Bauer has been practicing at Bay Country since 2004 and lives in Annapolis. He shares a home with his wife, Sarah, and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lucy. Be sure to wave if you see them running in the neighborhood. Dr. Bauer’s special practice interests include challenging skin cases and soft tissue surgery. When he’s not at the office, he enjoys camping and hiking with Sarah, a round of golf with friends, and rooting for the Hokies.
Dr. McLean grew up in Harford County, Maryland, and is very pleased to be back in her home state after practicing for several years in Virginia. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Barnard College, Dr. McLean worked as a veterinary technician in Manhattan for several years before deciding to return to school for her DVM. Dr. McLean attended Ross University, and completed her clinical studies at Purdue University.
Outside of work, Dr. McLean enjoys sailing, kayaking, and running. Dr. McLean lives in Stevensville with her husband, Jordan (who is also a veterinarian), pit bull Penny, 3 yorkies, and 5 bunnies (if you ask to see photos, she will gladly show you thousands of them!).
Dr. Sabella joined the Bay Country team in 2017. She received bachelors degrees from the University of Virginia and Metropolitan State College of
Denver in English and Biology respectively, and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University.
Denver in English and Biology respectively, and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University.
Dr. Sabella also completed an internship in emergency medicine and critical care at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic and attained her
certification in canine rehabilitation and physical therapy from the University of Tennessee.
In her spare time, Dr. Sabella enjoys teaching Pure Barre, writing educational articles for PetCo, training her horse, Annie, and spending time with her dogs, Trix, Pringle, and Taco. Her special interests include: emergency medicine, critical care, geriatrics, physical therapy, community outreach, and animal welfare.
Dr. Carrie Poff joined our Bay Country family in December 2015. She grew up in Fincastle, Virginia, surrounded by horses, farms and a menagerie of pets.
Dr. Poff attended Virginia Tech and graduated with an undergrad degree in Biology, and worked several years as a veterinary technician before returning to school to become a veterinarian. She obtained her DVM in 2005 from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, and practiced in Virginia and New York before settling in Crofton, Maryland. She has experience in general practice, shelter medicine, surgery and emergency medicine.
When Dr. Poff isn’t caring for your fur babies she enjoys crocheting, church activities and spending time with her family, friends and their sweet and quirky boxer Maizy.
Dr. Smith grew up in Takoma Park, Maryland. She attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where she received an undergraduate degree in animal science. She then attended Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1999.
Dr. Smith has been with Bay Country Veterinary Hospital since graduation. She sees dogs and cats, as well as exotics (pocket pets, reptiles, birds, etc). When not working, she enjoys riding and competing in dressage with her three horses. She resides in Highland and is owned by four dogs, three cats, and an assortment of other small animals.
Dr. Maisel grew up in Bowie, MD. She went to Brown University for her undergraduate degree in psychology, and then moved to Iowa to work with a group of language-encultured bonobos. She attended Iowa State University for her DVM. Dr. Maisel will see any patients with fur - cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, hedgehogs! She has a special interest in surgery, and the smallest patient she has ever operated on was a 31 gram hamster.
Dr. Maisel joined Bay Country in 2023 when she moved back to Maryland to be closer to family. She lives in Annapolis with her husband, two dogs, four cats, and two rabbits.
Our Staff
Lindsay has been a part of the Bay Country family since 2005 and became Practice Manager January 2016. She graduated from Stevenson University in May 2012 with a bachelor's degree in biology. In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing sports, going to concerts, and solving sudoku puzzles. She lives in Odenton with her little Yorkie mix, Theodore, and German Shepherd, Dia.
Alyssa has been a part of the Bay Country team since June 2014. She enjoys being surrounded by animals every day at work. Alyssa lives in Pasadena with her significant other, Taylor, and dog Ash. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time outdoors, catching up on shows through Netflix, and catching up on sleep.
Christina has been a member of the Bay Country family since 2006, and also works at Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control. She graduated with bachelors degree from University of Maryland and recently obtained an associates degree in veterinary technology. She lives in Annapolis with her husband, two cats, two gerbils, a dog, and a revolving door of foster animals.
Stephanie rejoined our Bay Country family in October 2012, after having temporarily relocated to Pennsylvania. She’s been a Vet Tech since 2005 and enjoys it very much. She also enjoys family time with her husband Steve, daughter Kiley, dogs Princess, Luna, and Sakura, and cat Scooby Doo. Stephanie has a special love for our (sometimes misunderstood) bully breeds.
Janet was the Hospital Administrator at Bay Country for 12 years. She was recently promoted to Regional Director of Operations for Blue River Pet Care. Her previous experience includes 15+ years of management roles in human hospitals, where she was never licked in the face by patients. She has three grown children and two little dogs, Alvin and Simon.
Alix is a Crownsville native and an Army veteran. After serving her country she returned to the Crownsville area and joined the Bay Country team in 2021. When not working she can be found on her family’s hobby farm caring for her chickens and goats, riding her horse or reading a book with one of her cats.
Sophia joined the Bay Country team in August 2022. She is currently working towards a biology degree at AACC and aspires to be a veterinarian. Outside of work, Sophia enjoys pursuing various hobbies, including (but nowhere near limited to) visual arts, playing instruments, and reading gigantic fantasy novels. She enjoys relaxing at home with her two tree frogs Dumpling and Bean, her parakeet Tutsu, and her dog Luna.
Zoe joined the Bay Country team in August 2024. She is currently a student at the University of Maryland working towards a BSc in Animal Sciences with a focus on Equine Studies. Her career goal is to become a specialty veterinarian in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Zoe enjoys many hobbies which include drawing, sewing, performing arts, cosplaying, and going to small cafes. She also enjoys down time with her two senior dogs Bailey and Jacqui, and exploring new places with her service dog, Karma.
Karen joined the Bay Country team in May 2023. She is a recent graduate from Goucher College with a bachelor's degree in biology. Karen plans to study veterinary medicine at the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine starting fall 2025 with the hopes of pursuing a career working with exotics. In her spare time, Karen can be found at the barn with her three horses and her donkey.
Brock joined the Bay Country team in January 2021. In his spare time, Brock enjoys watching sports, fishkeeping, and hanging out with his French Bulldog rescue dog, Giuseppe.