In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Boulder & Surrounding Neighborhoods

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. 

I am a native of Boulder, Colorado, and although I explored life on both coasts, the mountains called me home. I returned to the Boulder area with my family in 2010.

I completed both my undergraduate degree and my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University. After some early years in general practice, my focus shifted to integrative and holistic veterinary medicine.

I have been the proud owner of my own integrative veterinary practice for dogs, cats, and horses for more than 15 years. I am trained in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), including extensive study in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. I also have a graduate diploma in Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine (WVHM) and am certified in animal chiropractic. I am also training in small animal and equine osteopathy.

I have been the guardian and steward for many of my own pets over the years navigating end-of-life care with many of them so far. Each experience, including some that were incredibly heartbreaking, has brought me a deeper sense of empathy and compassion for every pet, pet parent, and family member preparing to say goodbye.

Throughout my years as a veterinarian, I’ve guided many of my dear patients through end-of-life transitions. I’m honored and grateful to assist every pet and family through these sacred moments. I believe that ensuring a peaceful, gentle, and loving passing for our beloved pets is a true gift.

In my spare time, you’ll find me in the mountains west of Boulder, on our ranch with my menagerie of loved ones. Our current animal residents include five horses, two dogs, and three cats. I love spending time in nature with my horses, and am a lifelong student of all things equine, especially connection-based training methods. I also love spending time with my husband and two children, trail running with my dogs, doing yoga, and deepening my understanding of the healing arts.