Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles in Southern California. I come from a family of human medical professionals who inspired me to pursue a career in medicine; however, I knew I wanted to treat and care for animals by becoming a veterinarian. 

I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of California, Davis before attending veterinary school at St. George's University in Grenada, West Indies, where I received my veterinary degree. 

I’ve spent my veterinary career thus far working in small animal medicine and thoroughly enjoy building relationships with the pet patients I treat as well as their families. I often care for a pet from the time they are young through their senior years. Over the years, I get to watch these pets grow and mature, and I do my best to ensure they remain comfortable and happy throughout their golden years. 

Of course, part of caring for senior pets requires conversations about end-of-life decisions. I understand how difficult this can be to consider, especially as my own dog gets older. He is 17 years old now, and  I know that there will be a time when I have to make a difficult decision to ensure he doesn’t suffer. I am honored that my work allows me to support families through the end-of-life process and provide pets with a peaceful and dignified passing. 

Outside of work, I love to travel and experience different cultures and food. I also practice Tae Kwon Do, and I've recently started taking ceramics classes—I especially like to throw clay on the wheel!