Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

Growing up in Vienna, Virginia, I relentlessly begged my parents for a dog. Initially, my dad declined saying, “We don’t need a dog! We have you. We will call you Spot!” Unfortunately, the nickname stuck, but his assurance to never own a dog did not. In 1999, my mom finally outwitted my dad and our Golden Retriever, Abby, joined the family. She was truly the perfect childhood dog. My love for Abby and all animals sparked my initial interest in veterinary medicine. It was not, however, until I began volunteering for various therapeutic riding programs that my true aspiration to become a veterinarian ignited. It was then that I realized that by helping animals, I could help people too.  

Since graduating from the University of Georgia followed by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, I am thrilled to be back in the Northern Virginia area. As a Lap of Love veterinarian, I am honored and humbled to serve the members of my community – both two and four-legged alike. I find fulfilment in being a source of comfort and support for families during one of the most difficult times in their lives. Having experienced the loss of my own pets and witnessing the grief of my own family as well as many others, it is obvious that pets truly do become members of our families. As such, I believe they are undeniably deserving of the love, care, compassion, and dignity that is required at the end of life. I hope to offer a peaceful at-home experience for those family members undergoing this difficult transition.