As a veterinarian, I feel it is an honor to partner with my clients not just in improving the quality of life of their pets, but also in caring for their family as a whole. Recognizing, celebrating and protecting the human animal bond is one of the best and most meaningful parts of my job.”

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, 2004
  • Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 2001

Professional History
  • Associate Veterinarian, Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital, 2018
  • Relief Veterinarian
  • Regional Consulting Veterinarian, Elanco Animal Health, 2015-2017
  • Associate Veterinarian, Murrayhill Veterinary Hospital, 2010-2015
  • Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Board Member, 2012-Present
  • Associate Veterinarian, Los Gatos Dog and Cat Hospital, Los Gatos, CA, 2004-2009
  • Completion of Level 1 Fear Free Certification

Memberships
  • Human Animal Bond Association
  • International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Portland Veterinary Medical Association
  • Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • American Animal Hospital Association

On Helping Pets at the End of their Life
Facing the end of a pet's life can be a challenging and sometimes confusing time. It can also be a time of shifting from focus on cure to focus on comfort and making the absolute best of the time left together. With special interest in improving end of life care, I work to partner with families in honoring the human animal bond and in making this special time as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

  • International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Training, 2017-2018

On Working With Future Veterinarians
I feel it is my responsibility and privilege to work with the next generation of veterinarians through clinical student externship programs and academic exercises at the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary students are bright, eager to learn and dedicated to continued growth and excellence in our profession.

  • Adjunct Faculty, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2012-Present

Professional Interests
Professional interests include end of life care and palliative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, preventative medicine, dentistry, practice management, student mentorship, providing continuing education to students and other veterinarians.

The Loves of My Life
I share my life with my husband, Josh, and our two active boys, Logan (age 4) and Ben (1). We also include our senior dog, Zoey, (a puggle), our young black Labrador, Gallant, our sweet cat, Riley, and our talkative and spunky cat, Lexie, as part of our family. When not working or running after my family, I enjoy running half marathons, baking, exploring the beautiful outdoors in the Pacific Northwest and travel.