Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in a northwestern suburb of Chicago called Wauconda, a small town with a big personality. After deciding on veterinary medicine as my path, I attended the University of Miami to study microbiology. I then attended veterinary school at the University of Illinois to complete my educational journey.

I chose to become a vet to directly impact pets and their families, and to have a broader impact on animal health in communities. For the last several years, I’ve worked in veterinary public health to help protect animals and people from diseases that may spread between them. Despite feeling fulfilled by the significance of this work, I missed the pet and pet owner interactions central to clinical practice.

My desire to work more closely with pets and their families, alongside a personal experience with pet loss, pushed me toward my current career in veterinary hospice and end-of-life care. When I lost my dog, Zuko, the compassionate care we received made a difficult experience a little easier and showed me how meaningful end-of-life care can be for everyone involved.

Through Lap of Love, I provide the same compassionate, supportive, and personalized care I received with Zuko to other pets and families. I am honored and grateful to positively influence a pet’s final moments and to help ease the pain of loss for families.

My hobbies outside of work include reading, cooking, and exercising.