Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Lambertville, New Jersey, a small town on the Delaware River across from New Hope, Pennsylvania. As an only child, I grew up thinking of my pets as siblings. Becoming a veterinarian became my career goal after volunteering with Americorps during my gap year between high school and college. I spent most of that year stationed in New Orleans, helping to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. Although I found all the work fulfilling, caring for the animals who were displaced by the storm was by far the most meaningful to me. That was when I became certain that a life helping animals was my calling.

I completed a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University in 2012 and graduated magna cum laude from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. After graduating, I worked at a small animal practice in New Jersey, caring mostly for dogs and cats. I cherished the relationships I formed with my patients and their families and took pride in strengthening them through compassion and communication. I always strive to make my patients and their families as comfortable as possible, and I have found that this is often best achieved by treating pets where they are most comfortable: in their homes.

Having had more than 10 pets in my life, I have extensive experience caring for aging and sick pets. I have had pets euthanized at home and in veterinary clinics, and I fully understand the benefits of saying goodbye in the comfort of your own home, for both the pet and their family.

When I'm not working, I love spending time on our farm with my wife and our four-legged children: our cats Chipper, Larry, and Chuma; our Chiweenie Lady; our horses Willow, Ouija, and Gracie; our sheep Beatrice and Ana; and our alpacas Pete and Bootie. I am also an avid golfer, love to ski, and enjoy spending the warmer months with friends on the Delaware River.