I grew up as an Army brat, moving around the country,
stopping off at state and national parks along the way. My mother fostered my interest in nature and
animals early on – from looking at pond water under the microscope to naming
the wildlife in our backyard. We grew up
with a menagerie of household pets and summers spent at horseback riding camps.
After settling in Virginia, I attended Virginia Tech, where
I double majored in biology and psychology, with special interests in football
and animal behavior. GO HOKIES! Next I headed south to Duke University, where
I earned a Master’s in Immunology before heading to veterinary school at
Cornell University. During my time at
Cornell I pursued special interests in public health, infectious disease and
critical care medicine. Following
graduation, I completed a rotating internship at Petcare Veterinary Hospital in
Santa Rosa before coming to Arguello Pet Hospital.
Beyond work, I love a chance to get outside and enjoy the
California sunshine with family and friends. I enjoy music, hiking, running,
playing soccer, salsa dancing, or finding a new book at the library. My two cats, Tyler and Sasha, have been my
constant companions throughout all my moves and adventures; I am fortunate to
have them to come home to each day.
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