Where were you born and raised?
I was born and raised near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, while I was in high school and I relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, in 2008.

Do you have any pets?
My husband and I have 4 dogs and 2 parakeets. Finn is a Coonhound, Hershey is a chocolate lab, Bristol is a rat terrier, and Carmel is a toy fox terrier. The parakeets are Spot and Kermit.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I love to spend time with my family, especially my 2 grandchildren. I also enjoy gardening and DIY projects.

How long have you been in the veterinary field?
I began my veterinary career as a receptionist in 2001.