Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

A Minnesota native, I grew up on a hobby farm north of Moorhead with dogs, cats, chickens, and horses. I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age (or a princess, which I eventually learned is a hard market to tap into). After giving up my dream of becoming royalty, I earned a degree in biology from St. Olaf College and later completed veterinary school at the University of Minnesota. 

My favorite parts of veterinary medicine include supporting geriatric pets and their families, fostering the human-animal bond, and providing peaceful end-of-life care. I have personally cared for beloved aging pets, and I know how difficult it can be to decide on the right time to say goodbye. Being supported by colleagues in those situations and relying on my fellow veterinarians' counsel showed me just how valuable it is to have a compassionate, understanding guide for both myself and my pets during the dying process. I hope to provide that same support and comfort for families as they navigate one of the hardest, but most important decisions of their lives. 

In my life outside of veterinary medicine, I enjoy reading for fun, exercising, eating delicious food, and spending time with friends. I share my home with my partner AJ, who is also a veterinarian, and our two dogs and two cats.