Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Nutley, New Jersey, a place with a small-town vibe despite its proximity to New York City. I have always had a deep love for animals, and it was my childhood dream to become a veterinarian. I loved attending my pets’ appointments and watching the veterinarian’s every move, and was particularly awe-inspired when he let me watch a surgery. 

I attended both the University of Colorado and Colorado State University for my undergraduate degree, then stayed at CSU to complete my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. I focused on small animal medicine in vet school and owned a practice in Colorado for two decades. I loved getting to really know my clients and loving their pets as if they were my own; my clients and their pets were like family to me.

I’ve owned pets for many years, and saying goodbye never gets easier. However, I’ve found that support from a compassionate team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians can help ease the pain of those moments, and I strive to provide the same empathy and support to other families at the end of their pets’ lives.

I feel honored to provide end-of-life care through Lap of Love and to be part of this deeply personal and emotional time in a family’s life. Pets give their whole life to us and show us unconditional love. It is important to me that they receive the same love in return and experience a peaceful and comfortable passing.

Outside of work, my husband and I are learning about country life and building a hobby farm on land we recently purchased. We love running our three dogs on our property, hiking on area trails, and entertaining friends and family. In my spare moments, I am also an amateur pastel artist.