My father was a diplomat, so we moved around a lot. We represented Israel, though I was born in Ottawa, Canada. I spent my childhood living in Canada, England, Israel and the Washington DC/Maryland area. At 5 years old I declared that I wanted to be a vet as I have always loved animals and the special bond we share with them.

Upon graduation from high school, I served in the Israeli Army. I then completed my undergraduate from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and received my Veterinary degree from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine. During my undergraduate studies, I spent time working at the Jerusalem Zoo (as a camp counselor and volunteer in high school, and then as a relief keeper during university). I practiced in two small animal clinics in Jerusalem then moved to the states to complete my residency in special species (exotics) at the University of Pennsylvania. I later returned to the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine and ran their exotics department.

I enjoy working with exotic pets and educating both students and clients and have a passion for helping all pets by implementing ways to keep them comfortable. I have worked in mixed small animal practices, university settings, and exotic pet practices.

My hardest loss was my first dog who was not a family pet. He was a rescued boxer, found emaciated on the street with no background information. He was my vet school dog, and a blood donor. When I moved to the US for my residency, I left him with a friend until I could find an apartment and bring him over. Unfortunately, while I was gone, he developed a brain tumor. I could not be there for him in the end, and it broke my heart. End of life care is a special and sensitive time. I like witnessing the human animal bond, hearing stories about a pet’s life, and seeing the spark in their family's eyes when talking about them, which truly shows how special every pet is. Providing this service makes a difficult situation a more peaceful experience for everyone.

Outside of my work in veterinary medicine, I enjoy reading, travelling, cooking (and eating).

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