Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I’m a rare Arizona native who grew up in the east valley. As a kid, I loved science and medicine and knew I wanted my career to be in a service to help others. I, like many kids, went through all the different ways I could help - I wanted to be a police officer, a firefighter, then a paramedic, then a pediatrician. It wasn’t until I was almost a teenager that I realized what I really wanted was to be a veterinarian. Animals are one of the best things in life, one of the most pure hearts and they need someone to have a voice for them. I knew with absolute certainty that I wanted to be that voice, and that was when I decided to pursue a career as a veterinarian. 

I attended Arizona State University for my undergraduate degree and then moved to the island of St. Kitts to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After vet school, I moved back to Arizona to do an internship in Emergency and Critical Care, and continued to practice in this niche of medicine for 7 years. It was through this practice that I realized how much I valued being there for families when it was time to say good-bye to their furry family members.

I’ve always been thankful for the gift of euthanasia. While never an easy decision, it is one we make out of love for our pets, to ease or prevent suffering and let them pass in peace. Being able to provide this service in the comfort of their own home is something I truly value and I’m grateful and honored to be able to help.

My husband and I have three cats and two dogs. Our most recent addition is our chihuahua, Daryl, who has a terminal illness. We are so happy to rescue this little guy and give him a forever home until it is time to say good-bye. In my spare time, besides hanging out with my hubby and fur babies, I love being outdoors and experiencing new food and cultures.