My parents have no idea where my love for animals came from. I started telling the world I wanted to be an “Animal Doctor” when I was three. A small fish tank was my parent’s idea of perfect household pets. Yet it seems I was born loving every creature. I relentlessly begged for something more interactive than fish from about the time I declared my intention to be a veterinarian. Eventually my parents gave in, and we rescued Socks, our tabby cat.

My father is a human physician, and all four of my grandparents were in the human medical field. As a child I loved going to the hospital with my father. Science fascinated me; I spent countless hours going through his old medical school texts in his office, where we also had a human skeleton.

My love of science and animals continued to grow, and my decision to pursue veterinary medicine never faltered. I sought out as many opportunities as I could in high school. I attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA and double majored in biology and English Literature. I spent summers and breaks working as a technician at a small animal hospital, and all of my experiences fueled my passion for the profession.

I attended veterinary school at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, and had an amazing 4.5 years not only realizing my goal but also living in another country and making lifelong friends. I returned back home to the states after graduation and have been practicing small animal medicine in Connecticut since.

While in veterinary school I was a member of a chapter of the VBMA (Veterinary Business Management Association) and was fascinated with that aspect of my profession. When I graduated I had a vague idea that one day I would own my own practice. The first few years of my career had a steep learning curve, and the solo owners I knew all seemed consumed and, frankly, overwhelmed by ownership so I reluctantly left the idea of owning behind. I have spent time at three practices as a full time associate, and worked in almost two dozen practices as a relief veterinarian. I learned so much from my colleagues in the field.

Life can be funny. I found a team of people who have enhanced not only my practice of veterinary medicine, but my whole life. Together we are moving toward that dream I had in veterinary school as a well-balanced and mutually supportive group. I am so excited to build a practice in Connecticut, my home, that will serve our clients, our staff and ourselves.

I love preventative medicine. I see veterinary medicine as a team sport, where our goal is to help make and keep our companions as healthy and happy as possible, so we can enjoy their company for as long as we can. Enriching our companions' lives ultimately enriches ours too.

When I’m not working, my life is full! I have four children, one very naughty dog, three cats, and two fresh water fish tanks. I still love reading, and I am developing my gardening skills.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology and English Literature from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA
BSc, BVMS from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia

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