Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Miamisburg, Ohio, a Dayton suburb. From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a veterinarian because I felt called to help people and I loved animals. I am so lucky to be able to combine these two passions through veterinary medicine.

I attended the University of Illinois for my veterinary degree and then relocated to the Twin Cities area after graduation. As a veterinarian, I love working with owners to find the best treatments for their special pets. Every owner comes from different experiences and has different priorities for their pet, so ensuring they feel heard and supported is essential to me. This is important at every stage of a pet’s life but especially toward the end, as the decision to say goodbye can be one of the most difficult choices an owner can face. 

My personal experience with veterinary end-of-life care has shaped how I care for my patients and clients. When I was in high school, we adopted an older dog and loved her dearly over the next seven or eight years. When we decided it was time, our veterinarian met us outside the clinic on a gorgeous fluffy blanket where we were allowed to say goodbye in the warm sunshine. Giving her peace in such a gentle and loving way certainly eased the grief of saying goodbye. I hope that as a Lap of Love veterinarian, I can offer the same comfort and peace to every family during their own difficult time.

In my downtime, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our friends. We like getting together to play board games a few times a month. I also love to read and craft, including cross stitch and crochet. My cats prefer to spend their spare time napping and interrupting our game nights and craft time.