Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in San Jose, California, with my canine buddy, Ringo, by my side. I always knew I would become a veterinarian—I never wanted to be anything else. I grew up around pets, but I also inherited a love of animals from my father. My favorite memories are of watching Wild Kingdom with him every Sunday. I went to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where I earned a chemistry degree with an English minor. I then went to veterinary school in Grenada and did my clinical year in Scotland, which was as amazing as it sounds. I traveled all around the country and highlands and even visited several castles.

As a veterinarian, I enjoy the technical aspects of shelter work and soft tissue surgery, but I find true joy in helping animals who can’t tell you what’s wrong or how they’re feeling. Shelter work helped me become compassionate and respectful toward pet owners in difficult circumstances, and I bring that compassion and respect to my work with Lap of Love.

Losing a pet is never easy, and as a pet owner, I understand what clients are going through. I lost two of my cats, including my soul kitty, during COVID. Making life-altering decisions during that time was difficult, and it showed me what an emotional struggle the end-of-life process can be. However, I believe that euthanasia is a gift that eases pet suffering. If I can help fellow pet owners through that pain and ease the suffering of their family members, I feel honored to do so.

Outside of work, I like to travel. I take an annual trip to visit a National Park or go hiking. I also love collecting fashion dolls and binge-watching movies and television shows.