Meet the veterinarians
About Dr. Dan Walker
I grew up in a small town in southeast Kansas as well as in Overland Park, which is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As a Kansas City native, I have to say it has the best barbecue on the planet. The city has more than 200 fountains, earning it the nickname “City of Fountains.”
My father was a family physician, so medicine runs in the family, but I was always crazy about critters, especially dogs, horses, and other farm animals. I owned and showed quarter horses, and this experience is what drove my pursuit of veterinary medicine.
I finished my undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at Kansas State University. During more than four decades in the field, I have held various positions, including in general practice, regulatory veterinary medicine, and equine reproductive services.
I feel privileged and blessed to help families and their pets as they say goodbye. It’s important to allow our pets to proceed on their journey while keeping them in our hearts. I like that I can help provide dignity in a pet’s final moments.
My life outside of work tends to revolve around dogs and horses. My wife, Cathy, and I share a love of horses, and she is a retired American Quarter Horse Association/American Paint Horse Association (APHA) professional horseman who has trained and shown many APHA World Champions and continues to show amateur hunters. I also enjoy collecting Pueblo and Diné Native American art and silversmith jewelry.
About Dr. Rhiannon Gonzalez
I grew up northeast of Tulsa in a little town called Collinsville where I spent my summers outside having many adventures with my dog, and best friend, Josie. We had plenty of pets while I was growing up, but she was special. She passed when I was 10 years old and I remember thinking that there was more that we could have done to help her stay healthy and then to help her pass comfortably when it became clear that it was time. I also spent lots of time during my childhood reading books, many of which featured animals. By the time I made it to high school, I was determined to do whatever it took to become a veterinarian.
I received a bachelor’s degree in both zoology and microbiology from Oklahoma State University before being accepted into the veterinary program there. After graduating, I spent some time in general practice and, while I enjoyed many parts of practicing, I decided that I would like to do something more personal and unique. Helping clients through the end-of-life care is challenging but I love hearing stories about beloved pets and how the relationships with them changed and shaped their owners’ lives. Our furry family members deserve a peaceful and dignified passing in the comfort of their home surrounded by loved ones and it is a gift that I am honored to provide through Lap of Love.
In addition to my husband, I also share my home in South Tulsa with two corgi/heeler mixes, Oliver and Bailey, and two cats, Vesper and Rigby. We love to visit cities with good food, good beer, and interesting culture – Portland, OR is a current favorite. We also enjoy going to concerts as much as possible.
About Dr. Dan Walker
I grew up in a small town in southeast Kansas as well as in Overland Park, which is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As a Kansas City native, I have to say it has the best barbecue on the planet. The city has more than 200 fountains, earning it the nickname “City of Fountains.”
My father was a family physician, so medicine runs in the family, but I was always crazy about critters, especially dogs, horses, and other farm animals. I owned and showed quarter horses, and this experience is what drove my pursuit of veterinary medicine.
I finished my undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at Kansas State University. During more than four decades in the field, I have held various positions, including in general practice, regulatory veterinary medicine, and equine reproductive services.
I feel privileged and blessed to help families and their pets as they say goodbye. It’s important to allow our pets to proceed on their journey while keeping them in our hearts. I like that I can help provide dignity in a pet’s final moments.
My life outside of work tends to revolve around dogs and horses. My wife, Cathy, and I share a love of horses, and she is a retired American Quarter Horse Association/American Paint Horse Association (APHA) professional horseman who has trained and shown many APHA World Champions and continues to show amateur hunters. I also enjoy collecting Pueblo and Diné Native American art and silversmith jewelry.
About Dr. Rhiannon Gonzalez
I grew up northeast of Tulsa in a little town called Collinsville where I spent my summers outside having many adventures with my dog, and best friend, Josie. We had plenty of pets while I was growing up, but she was special. She passed when I was 10 years old and I remember thinking that there was more that we could have done to help her stay healthy and then to help her pass comfortably when it became clear that it was time. I also spent lots of time during my childhood reading books, many of which featured animals. By the time I made it to high school, I was determined to do whatever it took to become a veterinarian.
I received a bachelor’s degree in both zoology and microbiology from Oklahoma State University before being accepted into the veterinary program there. After graduating, I spent some time in general practice and, while I enjoyed many parts of practicing, I decided that I would like to do something more personal and unique. Helping clients through the end-of-life care is challenging but I love hearing stories about beloved pets and how the relationships with them changed and shaped their owners’ lives. Our furry family members deserve a peaceful and dignified passing in the comfort of their home surrounded by loved ones and it is a gift that I am honored to provide through Lap of Love.
In addition to my husband, I also share my home in South Tulsa with two corgi/heeler mixes, Oliver and Bailey, and two cats, Vesper and Rigby. We love to visit cities with good food, good beer, and interesting culture – Portland, OR is a current favorite. We also enjoy going to concerts as much as possible.
About Dr. Dan Walker
I grew up in a small town in southeast Kansas as well as in Overland Park, which is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As a Kansas City native, I have to say it has the best barbecue on the planet. The city has more than 200 fountains, earning it the nickname “City of Fountains.”
My father was a family physician, so medicine runs in the family, but I was always crazy about critters, especially dogs, horses, and other farm animals. I owned and showed quarter horses, and this experience is what drove my pursuit of veterinary medicine.
I finished my undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at Kansas State University. During more than four decades in the field, I have held various positions, including in general practice, regulatory veterinary medicine, and equine reproductive services.
I feel privileged and blessed to help families and their pets as they say goodbye. It’s important to allow our pets to proceed on their journey while keeping them in our hearts. I like that I can help provide dignity in a pet’s final moments.
My life outside of work tends to revolve around dogs and horses. My wife, Cathy, and I share a love of horses, and she is a retired American Quarter Horse Association/American Paint Horse Association (APHA) professional horseman who has trained and shown many APHA World Champions and continues to show amateur hunters. I also enjoy collecting Pueblo and Diné Native American art and silversmith jewelry.