Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I am from Buffalo, New York, which is only a short drive from Niagara Falls, and home of the best chicken wings in the country. I was born profoundly hearing impaired, and have worn hearing aids since the age of 3. As an only child, I looked towards animals for friendship, and learned the importance of the human-animal bond at an early age. I have always known I wanted to dedicate my life to helping animals. I became a licensed veterinary technician and worked in a small animal referral and emergency practice before going to veterinary school at the University of Missouri and from there transitioned to a busy general practice in Las Vegas.

One year after starting my career as a veterinarian, I suddenly lost my sweet schnauzer, Smore. I came home one evening to find her lying on the floor, weak and breathing heavily. I quickly found out that she was hemorrhaging internally from a splenic tumor. I tried everything I could to save her, but she ultimately passed away in surgery. Looking back, I wish I would have spent my efforts treasuring those last minutes with her and making her transition as smooth and painless as possible. This personal experience allowed me to appreciate euthanasia in a whole different way. 

As hard as it is, I find it comforting to help families and pets during their most difficult time. Being able to let go of a pet that you love so much when they are not living a good quality life is a selfless decision. The amount of trust and appreciation I receive from families while providing end-of-life care gives me purpose, and allows me to continue this service for others. 

I have a young son, and I love watching him learn and discover new things. We enjoy spending time outdoors with our two schnauzers, Scruffers and Shadow, and our Siamese cat, Sia. I also love traveling to new places—especially beaches—hanging out at the pool, and spending time with family. I am a huge foodie and am always looking for new restaurants to check out! I figure skated when I was young, and have also recently re-discovered my passion for the sport. 

Pronouns: She/Her