Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Albany, New York. Although my love for animals started early, I didn’t follow a pre-veterinary track in college. My first job after graduation was in finance and in my free time, I volunteered at an animal shelter. That experience changed my life. I found so much joy in caring for animals in need that I decided to leave my job, complete a post-baccalaureate pre-health program, and apply to vet school. I eventually earned my doctorate of veterinary medicine from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

As a veterinarian, my focus has been on canine and feline primary care, surgery, and end-of-life care. I love helping animals live their best lives, whether that means performing a life-saving procedure or simply offering comfort and support in their final moments. There’s something deeply rewarding about building relationships with pets and their families and I’m honored to be part of those connections.

Losing my own personal pets has helped shape how I approach my work, especially end-of-life care. I’ve always appreciated that the word “euthanasia” means “good death” in Greek. It’s such a compassionate gift we can give our animals when their quality of life has diminished. I’m grateful for the chance to provide comfort and peace to pets and their families during these incredibly meaningful moments.