Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

Despite growing up in the small coastal town of Seminole, Florida, I have always been a farm girl at heart. While I lived near the beach, I preferred the local horse farms and riding trails to the sand and surf. I loved spending time with a local equine veterinarian, and I raised a heifer calf for Future Farmers of America (FFA) during high school. My love for animals extended far beyond horses—my childhood home was filled with cats, dogs, birds, and even a rabbit at one point. I don’t think I ever considered a career other than veterinary medicine. It always seemed like the natural way to use my interest in the health and wellbeing of all kinds of animals to make a difference. 

I received my undergraduate degree in animal science at the University of Florida, where I was a member of the equestrian team and competed in regional and national shows through the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA). In addition to my veterinary degree from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, I also earned a master’s degree in public health. This has given me an interesting perspective on the similarities and differences of how we approach end-of-life care for humans and pets in the United States. 

During my career, I have worked as an equine ambulatory veterinarian and a small animal general practitioner. I have a great deal of experience in-end-of life care and euthanasia, and I am comitted to making the entire process as comfortable and dignified as possible for the beloved pet and their owner. My role with Lap of Love allows me to give pets and owners my undivided attention and provide a peaceful environment during those last moments. 

In my free time, I enjoy surrounding myself with horses. While I haven’t ridden in a long time, I watch my daughter ride hunt seat (like her mom did in college) and compete in equestrian vaulting—think gymnastics on horseback. I dutifully shuttle her to and from the barn, help out with horse care, and volunteer as a lunger for her vaulting team at practices and competitions. 

Pronouns: She/Her