Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and have spent much of my life in the Midwest. Unlike most veterinarians, I didn’t grow up surrounded by animals and it wasn’t until I was in middle school that my family adopted our first pet. My dog Memphis taught me just how much a girl could love an animal and was the reason I wanted to become a veterinarian. 

During college at the University of Illinois, I worked as a veterinary assistant while completing my undergraduate studies in animal science. I attended veterinary school at the same university, and graduated with my veterinary degree.

After graduation, I moved to Boston with my husband and began working in a small animal general practice hospital. Preserving the human-animal bond is one of the most rewarding parts of being a veterinarian. Part of honoring that special bond is ensuring that pets don’t suffer and giving them the gift of a peaceful, dignified passing. 

I helped two of my own pets pass peacefully during my first year in practice, and I appreciated the support I received from my colleagues during that difficult time. I am honored to be able to provide that same level of care and support for pets and families through my role at Lap of Love. 

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, hiking, running, going on road trips with my husband, listening to music, frequenting coffee shops, and snuggling my cats, Junimo and Linus.