Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, where I learned early on that pets aren’t just animals, they’re family. That belief shaped everything for me and planted the seed for what would one day become my life’s calling.

Although I always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, my path took a different route after high school when I joined the United States Air Force. I served in both California and North Carolina and that experience taught me resilience, empathy, and the value of connection; lessons I carry with me every day in my work with families and their pets.

After completing my service, I followed my dream and earned bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Chemistry from East Carolina University, then went on to receive my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University in 2023. I began my career in public health in New Jersey, driven by a desire to give back to the community. But over time, I realized how much I missed the personal relationships that come from caring for pets and the people who love them. In 2024, I returned to small animal general practice and immediately felt at home again.

As both a veterinarian and a pet parent, my heart is devoted to helping every animal live comfortably and feel loved through every stage of life. I have a special passion for senior pet care and guiding families through end-of-life decisions with compassion and understanding. My work with Lap of Love is especially close to my heart. After losing my own soul dog in an emergency setting during veterinary school, I promised myself that I would help other families experience a gentler goodbye. Being able to create peaceful, love-filled moments on a pet’s final day is one of the greatest honors of my career.

When I’m not working, you can usually find me spending time with my family and pets, reading, lifting weights, or getting lost in a good documentary.