Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

Growing up in Miami, FL, I enjoyed the experiences of the multicultural environment and the accessibility to public transportation which allowed me to explore all that South Florida had to offer. As most veterinarians, the idea of becoming a vet presented itself to me at a young age; however, as I grew older my desire to explore varying places cultivated, so I decided to join the Marine Corps after graduating high school.  

Due to being in the Marine Corps, I didn’t have the undergraduate college experience that most people have. Instead, I gained my credits as a commuter to different schools, landing in Maryland for some time. During this time, I gained experience in the field of veterinary medicine by working as a kennel assistant at a boarding facility and eventually becoming a veterinary assistant; these roles reignited my childhood dream and ultimately sparked my interest of applying to vet school. Once obtaining the appropriate undergraduate credits, I journeyed down to the beautiful island of Saint Kitts to complete my education in veterinary medicine at the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. I then finished my clinical year at the Ohio State University. I enjoyed the Midwest so much, that I decided to stay after graduation! 

I remained in Ohio for an extra year, working in general practice, then decided to head back to Maryland. I still had friends there and was so excited to return! Back in Maryland, I continued in general practice at the same hospital where I first learned to become a veterinary assistant. This allowed me to see patients now as a doctor whom I had initially helped as an assistant. Helping my patients brought me much joy, especially seeing them grow from a puppy or kitten, to a happy adult dog or cat. As they grew older, my goal was to assure their quality of life sustained. The more patients I helped through the end stages of life, the more I gravitated from general practice toward end-of-life care. Whether providing families with the tools they need to improve their pet’s quality of life or supporting them when it was time to say goodbye... I’ve always viewed it as an honor to help!

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my own furry family, going to trails with my Labrador Retriever mix, Blair, who has been by my side throughout my veterinary career, and spending time at home with my 2 cats, Ruby and Nova, who are such sweethearts, yet keep me on my toes! I also enjoy playing boardgames, video games, and watching movies with my friends!