Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up on a small farm in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. I was exposed to animal care from a young age and found it to be the most interesting part of my childhood.

I attended several different colleges to complete my undergraduate degree and graduated in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

I love all aspects of veterinary medicine, but I especially enjoy urgent and emergency medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and end-of-life care. I am also passionate about exotics, zoo species, and conservation.

I didn't understand the concept of death from a young age because my parents wanted to

protect me from this difficult aspect of life. They kept many family funerals private from me, euthanized pets and livestock when I wasn’t home, and would panic-grab the remote if I was watching Six Feet Under, a show that focused on death. It was only when I euthanized my mom’s dog, who was terrified of me for the most part, that I understood the means to an end that a veterinary professional must provide.

I feel honored to be the grounding force on one of the worst days of a pet owner’s life. I strive to help families give their pets the peaceful, dignified passing they deserve.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and dabbling in cooking. I am also invested in creating a home for myself in Sonora.