Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

I’ve wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as I can remember. I grew up in Southeastern Massachusetts and attended an agricultural high school where I learned to care for small and large animals. I developed a passion for helping animals of all shapes and sizes and a deep fascination with science, which solidified my desire to become a veterinarian. 

I attended Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, for my undergraduate studies and Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton, Massachusetts, for veterinary school.

After receiving my veterinary degree, I worked at a privately-owned mixed animal practice in Massachusetts, where I first began providing at-home euthanasia services and determined that this was my niche. I find great honor in helping a pet transition in their home surrounded by loved ones—humans and animals alike. I know how hard it is to lose a pet and strive to make the process as pain-free and comfortable as possible for everyone involved. 

I recently lost my first dog as an adult after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer and spent several months receiving palliative care. It was a difficult time for my family, but I found solace in knowing she was comfortable during those last few months. My husband and I eventually decided to let her go peacefully, and while we are glad she is no longer suffering, we miss her every day. Having gone through this experience personally, I find that I can more closely relate to my clients, and I strive to bring peace and comfort to others through my role at Lap of Love. 

When I am not working, I enjoy gardening, reading, spending time with my husband and our two cats, Herbert and Manuel, going to the beach—you can often find us on our boat—and venturing to new restaurants in the area.