About the Veterinarian

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My husband and I met in graduate school at UNCG when we were both completing Master's Programs in Sociology. After graduation in 2000, we decided to teach English in South Korea for a year. At the end of our contract, with the money we had saved while living in South Korea, we traveled all over Southeast Asia and Central America for a year. At the time, almost everything we owned was in our two backpacks. It was mostly filled with clothes, anti-malarial medications, water and books. In order to afford our travels, we slept in youth hostels or stayed in the homes of local people and traveled almost entirely by train, bus or on foot. 

In our travels to over 30 different countries (mostly developing) we saw many amazing sights, but also some very heartbreaking things including neglect and harm to animals. It was during these travels that I realized that I wanted to become a veterinarian.   

When we returned home, I worked full-time and went to school full-time for 3 years in order to get the experiences I needed to apply for vet school. I was accepted at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (ranked third in the nation for veterinary medicine). After four years in this rigorous program, I finally became a veterinarian in 2010.

After graduation, I worked in a corporate veterinary hospital for 7 years. During this time, I felt that I needed more time with each client, and I noticed a need for affordable care in clients' homes. Many of my elderly clients expressed concern about getting their pets in, driving at night, etc. There were also the geriatric pets that my clients hated to have to bring in for care as it was difficult and painful to get them in and out of the car. Some pets got car sick. Others were dog aggressive and clients stressed about having to be around other pets in the waiting room or parking lot. I know very few cats that are excited about going to see the veterinarian and many pet parents have trouble getting them in the carriers to even get them to their appointments. In response to the many requests I've received over the years to start doing house calls, I decided to take the plunge and in 2018 I started a full service mobile veterinary practice.  

Being a full service mobile vet was a rewarding 5 years, and I am grateful for the wonderful clients that we had the privilege of working with. But all things come to an end. In December 2022, we decided to transition into an in home euthanasia & end of life care practice so that we could focus on helping geriatric and other hospice care patients. There is a huge need in Wake County for same day access to in home euthanasia so we are hoping to help fill the need.

I live in North Raleigh with my husband, and my 12 year old son. Our home is managed by 3 adopted cats: Ginger, Floofy Poof and Gracie. We also have 2 adopted dogs named Willow (a Beagle) and Cooper (a Hound mix), three backyard hens, four aquarium fish and a bearded dragon named Cactus. 

In my leisure time I enjoy pilates, gardening, reading, traveling, scrapbooking, and arts & crafts.