I'm an Air Force brat, which means that my family moved around a lot. As an adult, I now appreciate those experiences because they taught me how to adapt to new people and environments. I currently live in Bethany, Connecticut, where my husband grew up, and we have been here for 22 years—quite the contrast to my childhood moves.

As a child, I was always rescuing animals of all kinds, and I knew I wanted to work with animals—I was going to either be a zoo keeper or work with dolphins. That dream changed to working with cats and dogs when I went to veterinary school, but one day working at a big zoo would be a childhood dream come true!

I completed my undergraduate studies and attended veterinary school at Texas A&M—Gig'Em!

I’ve enjoyed working in small practices where I can get to know my clients and their pets personally. Building that bond is important for practicing good medicine and helping my patients lead their best lives. Of course, it's also nice to have some days where you get to play with puppies and kittens!

Unfortunately, we have lost many pets over the years, and I have learned that having them home in their comfortable environment makes saying goodbye a little easier. We never want to say goodbye, but it means a lot to know that a pet has passed peacefully.

End-of-life decisions can be difficult, and I feel fortunate to be able to help families know when it’s the right time so they can feel good about the choices they’ve made. Through my work with Lap of Love I can help families say goodbye to their pet the way they want to—peacefully in their own home.

Outside of work you can find me at the gym powerlifting or going for a walk. I also like photography, especially macro and nature pictures, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

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