I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I was five years old. I graduated from veterinary school in 1998, and I still can't imagine being anything else! There's nothing in veterinary medicine that I don't appreciate on some level. My special interests include preventative medicine to extend health span—such as weight management, building confidence in nervous pets, proactive dental care, and annual lab work to catch abnormalities early—dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. I strongly believe in educating pet owners so they can make informed decisions about their pets' care.

My family currently has four dogs, which feels like a small number! Outside of veterinary medicine, I enjoy golf, hiking, mountain biking, and knitting. We just bought a minivan to transport all our dogs, golf clubs, and bikes on our trips.