Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I was born in Boston and moved to the small, rural town of  Sudbury, Massachusetts at the age of 9. Both my parents were animal lovers, so as they say in the south, “I come by it honestly.” Growing up, we had guinea pigs, a snake, turtles, parakeets, cats, dogs, and, of course, horses. We eventually moved to a larger property where our horses could be “at home” instead of having to board them. In addition to my love for animals, I have always had an affinity for science and teaching, and I never considered a career other than becoming a veterinarian. 

I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of New Hampshire. After graduating, I spent four years in Dover, New Hampshire working at veterinary hospitals and a boarding kennel, before completing veterinary school at the University of Florida. I fell in love with North Carolina after visiting a friend in Carey and have lived in Charlotte since 2003. 

Most people think being a veterinarian is all about helping animals. While that is a large part, it is also about helping people. One of my mentors described being a veterinarian as “ helping people with pet problems,” and I couldn't agree more. Being a veterinarian has enabled me to help people and pets in so many different ways. I have worked as a general practitioner, an emergency veterinarian, a professional services veterinarian for a pharmaceutical company, and was the Practice Certification Manager at Fear Free. 

Through my role at Lap of Love, I have the opportunity to guide pet parents through one of the most important—and difficult—milestones in their relationship with their beloved pets. Saying goodbye in the comfort of one's home is inherently less stressful for families and their beloved pets. Deciding to let a pet go is never easy, even when you know it's time, and I consider it an honor to help families navigate this process.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner, Scott, our four cats and my senior pony. I also enjoy reading, hiking, and, every now and then, watching a movie.

Pronouns: She/Her