Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in Fillmore, California, which is a small agricultural town in the southern part of the state. My parents owned a citrus ranch and I enjoyed being outside in nature. We had many cats and dogs during my childhood, and I have wanted to be a vet from a young age. I read All Creatures Great and Small as a young girl and that did it for me—I knew that I wanted to be a veterinarian so I could heal wounded animals. 

I earned my bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, and I loved my time there! I then attended veterinary school at University of California Davis. During veterinary school, I volunteered with UC Davis’s pet loss support hotline, helping grieving pet owners process their sadness and loss.

I enjoy small animal medicine, especially internal medicine, which involves diagnosing and managing complex disease processes. I worked in general practice for almost 25 years in Ventura County, and I enjoy working with clients and helping them make the best decisions for their pets.

I have euthanized a number of my own pets over the years, and I have been fortunate to be able to arrange for their passing at home. I believe it is important to provide a peaceful passing for pets, where they can be surrounded by their family’s love in a familiar environment. I find it equally important to minister to pet owners, helping them know they made the right decision to give their ailing pet peace and relieve them from pain. 

In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, participating in church activities, going to the beach with my dogs, traveling, and curling up with my cats and a good book!