Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in  St. Louis, Missouri, and like many kids, I dreamed of one day becoming a veterinarian. However, my path to veterinary medicine was not linear, and I pursued other passions before feeling called to my current career. 

I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado in Boulder—the town I’ve called “home” for the past twenty years—double majoring in anthropology and geography.  It wasn’t until after I received my master’s degree in anthropology at CU that my interest in veterinary medicine was renewed and solidified. My special dog that I adopted in college became very sick when he was only 7 and, despite extensive testing, a diagnosis was ever determined. This experience reignited my passion for caring for animals, and I attended veterinary school at Colorado State University, where I received my veterinary degree.

After graduating from veterinary school, I practiced low-cost, high-volume medicine and emergency medicine for a year, where I helped families make the best decisions for their pets without judgment. Next, I transitioned to practicing internal medicine where I discovered that I thrive in the area of end-of-life care. I find it so fulfilling to support pets and their families through the process of saying goodbye, and I’m able to deliver this care with genuine compassion and understanding.

I have lost three dogs in my adult life, and these experiences made me truly appreciate at-home euthanasia and end-of-life care. Pets and people are much more at ease when this process is performed in the comfort of their own home, instead of a hospital setting, and I am honored to be able to provide this service for others.  

Outside of work, I enjoy swimming, running, and sailing. I also enjoy spending time with my dog, Morty, and traveling the world with my husband and two daughters.