I’m a Colorado native—I’ve spent only one year outside of Colorado when my husband and I moved to Massachusetts for my veterinary internship. I was in college working toward medical school when my childhood horse died suddenly. Our family veterinarian listened to us and demonstrated compassion that I admired, and I changed my path to veterinary school shortly after that loss.

I attended the University of Denver for my undergraduate classes and Colorado State University for veterinary school.

I’ve been a small animal veterinarian for more than 20 years. The concept of family-centered care, which is a philosophy of caring for both the patient and their family, was introduced to me by The Children's Hospital Colorado through personal experiences with our children. I have integrated that philosophy into how I practice veterinary medicine, and it has grounded me.

Although I completed an internship in emergency medicine and critical care, much of my 16 years in general practice focused on researching a life-threatening anesthetic complication in greyhounds. I also developed a skill for assisting animals with difficulty receiving veterinary care in the hospital setting due to fearful behavior.

In 2020, my long-time pet families, Greyhound community, and colleagues supported my transition to a veterinary behavior and psychiatry specialty. I currently practice in Boulder and deeply treasure this aspect of veterinary medicine. In 2023, Lap of Love helped our family say goodbye to a special dog. I am grateful to have the opportunity to join the Lap of Love community with the shared philosophy of supporting people and their beloved animals.

I am lucky to live near immediate and extended family and to have dear friends to share life with. Sunday night dinner is a gift my mother gives us every week, passed down from generations before her. My husband and I enjoy tending to a suburban farm of dogs, chickens, horses, a turtle, and a cat. Watching our two near-adult children spread their wings brings me great joy, as does mountain time off the grid.

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