Hi everyone! My role at VCA Marshalltown Animal Hospital is as Practice Manager. I also have my credentials as Registered Veterinary Technician and I am also CVBP certified, which is a certificate in Veterinary Burnout. I actually started with EAH back with the Ennens first bought the practice. I was an RVT for many years before taking on the role as Inventory Coordinator and eventually, Hospital Manager.

I have always known I wanted to work in the animal industry. I was the child that was constantly asking my parents for a new pet or two. I went through a lot of hermit crabs and fish growing up. The thing I love about my job is knowing that every day I go to work our team helps make a difference in not only a pet's life, but their owner as well. The joy that animals bring people is remarkable and I am honored I get to be a part of that daily.

I share my home with my two, cats Addy Jo and Gato (both came home from EAH), along with Sunshine, a very spunky and active Coonhound/Dobie mix. We also have our part time resident, Ray Ray the Frenchie, who comes with a whole personality all his own. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, as well as biking, reading and traveling. I've started a garden recently and have also stumbled into collecting house plants.