Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Palo Alto, California. From an early age, I was drawn to every kind of animal, but my parents refused to let us have pets. As I got older, I found ways to satisfy my fascination with animals by working with them.

I attended the University of California, Davis for my undergraduate degree. After college, I relocated to Southern California to attend veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences.

After veterinary school, I completed a highly competitive small animal internship in Boston, Massachusetts. That led to a career in emergency and specialty medicine, which I maintained for many years. I loved the high-stakes problem-solving required in emergency care, and I’m proud to have helped many patients and families through some of the most difficult times of their lives. 

Experiencing end-of-life hospice care with a family member opened my eyes to what a privilege it is to be able to provide this kind of support for pets. End-of-life veterinary care offers more than just relief from suffering—it gives us a way to honor our pet's memory with dignity. I often anticipate the day I will have to say goodbye to my beloved heart cat, Owen, who I adopted in college- he’s been with me through multiple graduations, my engagement, and thousands of miles of travel spanning 17 states! 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my fiance and our two cats, Owen and Pistachio. I also enjoy traveling, listening to music, reading and watching a good docuseries or (gasp!) reality television.