I grew up in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where I still reside with my family today. I have always loved animals, and I knew from the time I was 8 years old that I wanted to be a veterinarian.

To achieve this goal, I worked hard and focused on my education, graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in animal biotechnology and conservation with a concentration in small animal science—as well as a minor in English—from Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. I then traveled abroad and attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, in St. Kitts Island in the Caribbean before completing my clinical year at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.

It’s been a journey to discover my place in the veterinary field, and I wasn’t always sure if this was the right path for me. I began working in general practice but continued to search for my place in this vast field. One of my most impactful moments occurred after veterinary school. I sat in for a euthanasia appointment and listened to my mentor compassionately explain the process to the family in the room, calling their decision “one of the kindest acts we can offer our pets.” That really resonated with me, as I thought back to watching my grandmother battle Alzheimer’s diseases and feeling helpless watching her suffer.

I feel blessed to have been given an incredible gift to bring peace and comfort to families and their beloved furry family members during these difficult moments. While the process of humane euthanasia is never easy, I view it as an act of kindness toward our pets, and I am honored to be a part of Lap of Love and provide this service to others.

Outside of the veterinary field, I enjoy spending time with my family and our cat, Vanessa. I also enjoy reading, cooking, doing counted cross stitch, attending church, and volunteering at church functions.

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