Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I spent my young childhood in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, but moved to Melbourne in middle school and returned to Brevard County after college and veterinary school to be close to family. I have wanted to be a vet for as long as I can remember. I was always finding lost pets so I could help reunite them with their families, and in college, I assisted the pre-vet society trap and release a majority of the feral cat population in Tampa.

I received my bachelor's degree in biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa and my veterinary degree from Ross University, finishing my clinical year at the University of Florida in Gainesville. I received my acupuncture training and certification at the Chi Institute, and am working toward spinal manipulation certification. 

I have had the fortunate opportunity to hold a variety of small animal practice jobs. I love holistic care and pain management and hope to expand to rehabilitation therapy one day (acupuncture, chiropractic care). My passion lies in helping alleviate pain for pets—helping a pet feel better with treatments beyond a prescription pain pill is rewarding. I love being a veterinarian because I love making a difference for pets and families, no matter how small. 

I have had many pets in my lifetime. Losing a pet never gets easy, but it can be a very different experience from one pet to another. The most heartbreaking and difficult was suddenly losing my favorite cat, Squirrel, to heart disease. I could not be with her when she passed, and losing out on that opportunity has helped me guide other pet parents in making difficult end-of-life decisions. I like to view end-of-life care as my final gift to families and pets. If I can help a family or a pet through that difficult time, then I've made a small difference in the world for them.

When I’m not working, I love paddleboarding with my dog Remi and my significant other, and biking around town. We also love live music, karaoke, fishing, and playing board games with friends and family.