Meet the veterinarians
About Dr. Andi Kohler
I grew up in the Midwest—Illinois and Northern Michigan. I loved the lazy summer days playing with friends, riding bikes, and picking berries while walking to neighborhood swim lessons. I grew to love horses while learning to ride and jumped competitively until I was 21. There were always cats and dogs sleeping at the barn, and observing and learning about these animals’ behaviors and personalities awoke my soul. I developed a passion for understanding their voice and advocating for a better quality of life.
I completed my undergraduate in equine science at Colorado State University, a master's degree in veterinary immunology studying equine respiratory pathogens at Washington State University, and then returned to Colorado State University for veterinary school. I owned a mobile practice in Steamboat Springs and performed many peaceful euthanasias, enabling families and their beloved pets to be in the comfort of their homes. I enjoyed mobile practice because I loved making house calls and developing meaningful relationships with pet owners. I find pain management consults the most rewarding—acupuncture, chiropractic, and medical care often result in immense gratitude that makes my heart sing!
Our 11-year-old Great Pyrenees, Luna Lou, recently crossed the rainbow bridge after eight months of hospice care. Watching a member of your family slowly die is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through. However, I feel it is our great honor as humans to relieve pet suffering and aid in a peaceful, painless passing for our furry family members.
I have much empathy and respect for this process and the people who serve as stewards for their pets when it becomes time to humanely euthanize. Supporting and guiding people through the decision to euthanize their beloved furry family member is rewarding for me.
Outside of veterinary medicine, I love wildlife and landscape photography, growing orchids, cooking, playing in the ocean, staying physically fit, and spending time with my cats and my daughter, Clara Moon.
About Dr. Katie Flood
Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, I chose the veterinary field before I could say “veterinarian.” My family tells me I used to say I wanted to be a “pet”-erinarian when I was only 3 years old. I began working in veterinary hospitals at age 15, with jobs ranging from kennel attendant, to receptionist, to treatment room assistant. Prior to veterinary school, I became involved with recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina and have also assisted with other disaster response, including large-scale hoarding situations. I attended the Ohio State University for undergraduate and veterinary school.
Practicing in a cooperative way with patients, such as using Fear Free or low-stress handling, is my favorite part of veterinary medicine. I also enjoy soft tissue surgery, and complex emergency and medical cases.
My 16-year-old dog was recently diagnosed with an aggressive intestinal cancer. She felt much better after surgery to remove the tumor, and had an excellent few more months enjoying her favorite activities. When she began to decline and it was apparent that her cancer had returned, I prepared a feast of ribeye steak, cheese fries, and brownies. She happily ate an incredible amount, and fell into a food coma on my lap. Once she was asleep, I administered the medications that sent her over the rainbow bridge. It was incredibly peaceful, and I felt so blessed to have that be our final experience together.
After such a rewarding experience with my own dog, I decided to join Lap of Love to help other families say a peaceful goodbye to their beloved pets.
About Dr. Ashley Willett
I was born and raised in Saint Lucie County, Florida, and my love of animals has been ever-present. I got my start in veterinary medicine at the age of 16 as a kennel assistant in a small animal hospital.
I attended the University of Florida for undergraduate studies, majoring in animal science. After graduation, I worked as a veterinary technician for a few years before attending Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. I completed my clinical studies at The University of Florida and graduated in 2019. After graduation, I practiced general small animal medicine locally for four years before joining the Lap of Love family and embarking on a new journey. My professional interests include senior and geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and integrative medicine.
In the past two years, I have helped three of my own pets pass peacefully. Recently, my pet rabbit suffered from severe arthritis and suspected gastrointestinal cancer. When he began to decline, a dear friend and colleague at Lap of Love came to my home to provide end-of-life care and humane euthanasia. We prepared a salad for him to munch on in his favorite spot in our home. He happily ate and eventually fell asleep on a bed of romaine lettuce, and then we administered the medication that sent him over the rainbow bridge. This peaceful experience prompted me to join Lap of Love. I feel honored to help families and their pets; whether it’s providing the resources they need to improve their pet’s quality of life or supporting them when it is time to say goodbye.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, paddleboarding, spending time with friends and family, and any outdoor water activities. I have pets of all kinds and enjoy fostering ill and rejected animals until they are well enough to be rehomed.
About Dr. Allison Howard
I grew up as an avid equestrian in the small town of Versailles, Kentucky. It was a family joke that I started riding horses before I could walk. I’ve always loved animals and knew I was going to be a veterinarian before I could pronounce the word. Instead of daycare, my father, who was also a veterinarian, would often take me to work. You could say I was raised around more animals than people!
I attended the University of Kentucky, majoring in biology, before attending Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. After vet school, I completed two hospital internships before moving to South Florida and falling in love with the ocean. I spent more than six years in the area as a general practitioner before joining Lap of Love.
As a veterinarian, my professional interests include acupuncture, soft tissue surgery, and hospice care. As a Lap of Love veterinarian, I am honored to be invited into a family’s life and home, to witness the beauty of the human-animal bond, and to share in their last moments with their pet. I find meaning in being able to relieve a pet’s suffering and support their dignified and gentle passing.
In my free time, I enjoy paddle boarding, baking, riding my horse, gardening, and snuggling up on the couch with my four dogs, two chickens, and cat. Sadly, the horse doesn’t fit on the couch.
About Dr. Andi Kohler
I grew up in the Midwest—Illinois and Northern Michigan. I loved the lazy summer days playing with friends, riding bikes, and picking berries while walking to neighborhood swim lessons. I grew to love horses while learning to ride and jumped competitively until I was 21. There were always cats and dogs sleeping at the barn, and observing and learning about these animals’ behaviors and personalities awoke my soul. I developed a passion for understanding their voice and advocating for a better quality of life.
I completed my undergraduate in equine science at Colorado State University, a master's degree in veterinary immunology studying equine respiratory pathogens at Washington State University, and then returned to Colorado State University for veterinary school. I owned a mobile practice in Steamboat Springs and performed many peaceful euthanasias, enabling families and their beloved pets to be in the comfort of their homes. I enjoyed mobile practice because I loved making house calls and developing meaningful relationships with pet owners. I find pain management consults the most rewarding—acupuncture, chiropractic, and medical care often result in immense gratitude that makes my heart sing!
Our 11-year-old Great Pyrenees, Luna Lou, recently crossed the rainbow bridge after eight months of hospice care. Watching a member of your family slowly die is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through. However, I feel it is our great honor as humans to relieve pet suffering and aid in a peaceful, painless passing for our furry family members.
I have much empathy and respect for this process and the people who serve as stewards for their pets when it becomes time to humanely euthanize. Supporting and guiding people through the decision to euthanize their beloved furry family member is rewarding for me.
Outside of veterinary medicine, I love wildlife and landscape photography, growing orchids, cooking, playing in the ocean, staying physically fit, and spending time with my cats and my daughter, Clara Moon.
About Dr. Katie Flood
Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, I chose the veterinary field before I could say “veterinarian.” My family tells me I used to say I wanted to be a “pet”-erinarian when I was only 3 years old. I began working in veterinary hospitals at age 15, with jobs ranging from kennel attendant, to receptionist, to treatment room assistant. Prior to veterinary school, I became involved with recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina and have also assisted with other disaster response, including large-scale hoarding situations. I attended the Ohio State University for undergraduate and veterinary school.
Practicing in a cooperative way with patients, such as using Fear Free or low-stress handling, is my favorite part of veterinary medicine. I also enjoy soft tissue surgery, and complex emergency and medical cases.
My 16-year-old dog was recently diagnosed with an aggressive intestinal cancer. She felt much better after surgery to remove the tumor, and had an excellent few more months enjoying her favorite activities. When she began to decline and it was apparent that her cancer had returned, I prepared a feast of ribeye steak, cheese fries, and brownies. She happily ate an incredible amount, and fell into a food coma on my lap. Once she was asleep, I administered the medications that sent her over the rainbow bridge. It was incredibly peaceful, and I felt so blessed to have that be our final experience together.
After such a rewarding experience with my own dog, I decided to join Lap of Love to help other families say a peaceful goodbye to their beloved pets.
About Dr. Ashley Willett
I was born and raised in Saint Lucie County, Florida, and my love of animals has been ever-present. I got my start in veterinary medicine at the age of 16 as a kennel assistant in a small animal hospital.
I attended the University of Florida for undergraduate studies, majoring in animal science. After graduation, I worked as a veterinary technician for a few years before attending Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. I completed my clinical studies at The University of Florida and graduated in 2019. After graduation, I practiced general small animal medicine locally for four years before joining the Lap of Love family and embarking on a new journey. My professional interests include senior and geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and integrative medicine.
In the past two years, I have helped three of my own pets pass peacefully. Recently, my pet rabbit suffered from severe arthritis and suspected gastrointestinal cancer. When he began to decline, a dear friend and colleague at Lap of Love came to my home to provide end-of-life care and humane euthanasia. We prepared a salad for him to munch on in his favorite spot in our home. He happily ate and eventually fell asleep on a bed of romaine lettuce, and then we administered the medication that sent him over the rainbow bridge. This peaceful experience prompted me to join Lap of Love. I feel honored to help families and their pets; whether it’s providing the resources they need to improve their pet’s quality of life or supporting them when it is time to say goodbye.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, paddleboarding, spending time with friends and family, and any outdoor water activities. I have pets of all kinds and enjoy fostering ill and rejected animals until they are well enough to be rehomed.
About Dr. Allison Howard
I grew up as an avid equestrian in the small town of Versailles, Kentucky. It was a family joke that I started riding horses before I could walk. I’ve always loved animals and knew I was going to be a veterinarian before I could pronounce the word. Instead of daycare, my father, who was also a veterinarian, would often take me to work. You could say I was raised around more animals than people!
I attended the University of Kentucky, majoring in biology, before attending Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. After vet school, I completed two hospital internships before moving to South Florida and falling in love with the ocean. I spent more than six years in the area as a general practitioner before joining Lap of Love.
As a veterinarian, my professional interests include acupuncture, soft tissue surgery, and hospice care. As a Lap of Love veterinarian, I am honored to be invited into a family’s life and home, to witness the beauty of the human-animal bond, and to share in their last moments with their pet. I find meaning in being able to relieve a pet’s suffering and support their dignified and gentle passing.
In my free time, I enjoy paddle boarding, baking, riding my horse, gardening, and snuggling up on the couch with my four dogs, two chickens, and cat. Sadly, the horse doesn’t fit on the couch.
About Dr. Andi Kohler
I grew up in the Midwest—Illinois and Northern Michigan. I loved the lazy summer days playing with friends, riding bikes, and picking berries while walking to neighborhood swim lessons. I grew to love horses while learning to ride and jumped competitively until I was 21. There were always cats and dogs sleeping at the barn, and observing and learning about these animals’ behaviors and personalities awoke my soul. I developed a passion for understanding their voice and advocating for a better quality of life.
I completed my undergraduate in equine science at Colorado State University, a master's degree in veterinary immunology studying equine respiratory pathogens at Washington State University, and then returned to Colorado State University for veterinary school. I owned a mobile practice in Steamboat Springs and performed many peaceful euthanasias, enabling families and their beloved pets to be in the comfort of their homes. I enjoyed mobile practice because I loved making house calls and developing meaningful relationships with pet owners. I find pain management consults the most rewarding—acupuncture, chiropractic, and medical care often result in immense gratitude that makes my heart sing!
Our 11-year-old Great Pyrenees, Luna Lou, recently crossed the rainbow bridge after eight months of hospice care. Watching a member of your family slowly die is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through. However, I feel it is our great honor as humans to relieve pet suffering and aid in a peaceful, painless passing for our furry family members.
I have much empathy and respect for this process and the people who serve as stewards for their pets when it becomes time to humanely euthanize. Supporting and guiding people through the decision to euthanize their beloved furry family member is rewarding for me.
Outside of veterinary medicine, I love wildlife and landscape photography, growing orchids, cooking, playing in the ocean, staying physically fit, and spending time with my cats and my daughter, Clara Moon.