Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I was a kid growing up in a small Chicago suburb. I began working in veterinary clinics when I was 13, and I was completely intrigued after observing my first surgery, and later witnessing my first “miracle” case. My time working in veterinary clinics reinforced my desire to work with animals in the future. 

Following my dream, I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and earned my veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. 

I am Fear-Fear certified and practice small animal medicine. I am most interested in physical rehabilitation, emergency, and critical care. I enjoy helping animals live their fullest life to their best physical ability for as long as possible—some of my favorite patients are the "old, crunchy" senior pups because I know I can make a difference in their daily quality of life. I also enjoy being there to help pets and their owners through emergencies. I like being that support for families during one of the hardest times of their lives. 

My family pet was put to sleep at home, and it brought such solace and peace to our family to say goodbye to our sweet dog in the place where she had spent most of her days. It is an honor to be able to provide that same sense of comfort and peace for other families and their pets. 

Outside of work, I am an avid gardener, tending to my 40+ plants—I have so many I‘ve stopped counting! I enjoy hiking, yoga, pilates, and spending time with my two greyhounds—Ollie, the chill, awkward, and endearing retired racer, and Oakley, the incredibly playful, boisterous puppy who always keeps me on my toes!