Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

My hometown is everywhere and nowhere. When I was growing up, my family and I moved every two years, and that wandering spirit has stayed with me as an adult. However, if pressed, I’d claim Austin, Texas as my ‘adopted’ home base.

My veterinary journey began at age 16 as a kennel technician. I went on to work as a veterinary technician for about 10 years. Watching veterinarians care for pets and pet parents prompted me to pursue veterinary school.

I completed my undergraduate degree in 2006 at Eastern University in St. David’s, Pennsylvania. In 2016, I graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school, I completed a behavior medicine residency. After four years working exclusively in veterinary behavior, I returned to Austin to start my own behavior service in a general practice setting. There, my interests expanded to include other areas, including pain management and feline medicine, and how they influence behavior. 

Every pet I’ve lost has shaped my understanding of veterinary and end-of-life care. From our family cat, who was my companion from age 2 to 18, to my last dog, Molly, their impact—even in their passing—has made me who I am as a veterinarian. I consider end-of-life care to be a gift we can give to the beloved companions who have given us so much.

My behavior specialization makes me especially suited for end-of-life care and support. In a space filled with unwarranted judgment, I serve as a safe space for these families.

When I’m not caring for pets and their families, you’ll find me on the tennis court or spending time on my other hobbies. Right now, those include crocheting, cross-stitching, working puzzles, spending money on my cats, and maintaining aquariums full of nano fish and colorful shrimp!