Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in a suburb of San Jose, California. I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in medicine but I steered specifically toward veterinary medicine after volunteering at an animal shelter. I was able to work with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, pigs, goats, and opossums, and I learned how they were each unique. I enjoyed learning about the many ways veterinarians are able to help pets in all life stages through education, diagnostics, treatments, surgery, and end-of-life care, especially when pets are not able to advocate for themselves. 

I moved to Southern California to attend the University of California Irvine, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. I then earned my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. While I loved California’s beautiful weather and beaches, I found my true home when I moved to Colorado for an internship. I fell in love with the mountains and never left.

I have worked in general practice since graduating, and I love caring for pets during all life stages. I enjoy developing relationships with pets and their families over a pet’s lifetime, and I especially enjoy performing surgery and helping sick pets recover. 

Throughout my career, helping pets and their families during their last days has been the most rewarding aspect of veterinary medicine. The gratitude I receive from families when I provide hospice care and perform humane euthanasia is unmatched. Sharing in the final moments with a family's beloved pet truly illustrates the strength of the human-animal bond and the lasting imprint pets make on our lives.

When I am not working, I enjoy snowboarding, hiking, playing video games, traveling, and spending time with my pets—a Siberian husky, a Chihuahua, fish, and two birds.