Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I am from a rural area in West Tennessee, and I grew up around farm animals of all kinds. Having so many animals, I was always involved in their care. My first interaction with a veterinarian was when we had to euthanize a horse, and I had additional exposure later with our family pets. I was so impressed while watching and helping the veterinarian and learning what they did to help our animals. This sparked my interest in a veterinary career.

I obtained my BS in Animal Science at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.  I lived on campus and was heavily involved with the day to day care of animals at the farm.  I worked as a technician for 2 years in a small animal practice before going on to get my DVM at Oklahoma State University. Go Pokes!

I have 28 years of general practice experience and have cultivated several professional interests, including preventive care, surgery, wound care, and dermatology. I love the variety that general practice brings—no two days are the same, and something exciting is always just around the corner. I also enjoy getting to know families and helping support their unique human-animal bonds.

I joined Lap of Love because I have lost many pets over the years, and vividly remember each one's passing. I have memories of the happy times, too, but I’ll never forget the moment I lost each one. It’s not something you’ll ever forget, so I strive to make the experience and memory of saying goodbye as positive as possible for my clients and help them understand that their decision to euthanize is not only appropriate but also a final gift to their beloved pet.

I enjoy spending time with my family outside of work—whether it be at a travel volleyball game or on a beach somewhere. I have two beautiful, bright daughters, a loving wife, and a brood of pets: two pittie rescues named Bonnie and June, a Soft-coated Wheaten terrier named Wesley, a tabby cat named Slippers, and a sulcata tortoise named Rupert. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing and my classic pickup.