Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in northwest Austin, Texas where I attended Texas A&M University. I left A&M with my bachelor's degree in biomedical science, my veterinary degree, and my husband! 

After graduating, I spent two years working at a small animal practice in Augusta, Georgia before moving to chilly Rochester, New York where my husband, Chris, had taken a job. We only planned to stay in Rochester for a few years but we ended up sticking around, raising three kids, and owning and managing a busy small animal practice for 27 years! We are back in Texas now, and I’m so happy to be home and close to family! 

I’ve loved my career as a small animal veterinarian and find diagnosing, treating, and preventing animal illness very rewarding. It is thrilling to see a sick pet restored to health. I also find joy in witnessing the fascinating bond between humans and animals. Pets provide so much love and support as we journey through life. 

I am keenly aware of how hard it is to let go of a pet when it’s their time. Saying goodbye to my beloved golden retriever, who was such a special member of our family and my running buddy in her younger days, was so difficult. I knew in my medical mind that it was time, but my heart had a hard time letting go. Fortunately, I was able to help her pass peacefully at home as our family loved on her with soft strokes and gentle words of comfort. It was a blessing for my family and I to be together for this moment, as we wept and remembered her beautiful life. 

It's important to me to provide a similar experience of peaceful, compassionate care for other pets in their homes with the people who love them. We always remember the day we have to say goodbye to our pets, and I hope to bring a sense of peace of comfort to that memory. 

Outside of work, I am an avid runner (my husband doesn’t run with me but likes to ride along on his bike). We focus a lot of our spare time helping our parents age gracefully. We also enjoy traveling to see our kids and grandkids. Our house is a hairy one with two dogs and three cats, and I wouldn't have it any other way!