Supports New Doctors In: OR, WA

Fun Fact/Favorite Hobby: I love projects of all kinds. If I’m not watching my two sons play lacrosse, you’ll find me working on my amateur painting projects, attempting minor home improvement, or focusing on my new-found love of cooking.

Vet School: Oregon State University

Funniest Client Experience: I saw a 15-year-old Scottie that was known to be aggressive toward anyone approaching his face for any reason. His owner warned me not to get too close the instant I walked into the room, but I wouldn’t have wanted to anyway because the odor emanating from his dog’s face was toxic. Long story short, he ended up needing full mouth extractions, but on his recheck visit 2 weeks post-surgery, he came bounding into the hospital, jumped up into my lap, and licked my face! His owner actually asked if we could undo the procedure because he was acting like an unruly 5-year-old again!

Advice for new grads: Just because it’s scary at first, doesn’t mean you won’t love it!

“Building confidence is at the heart of good mentorship. You can help someone grow as a professional in a myriad of ways, the key is to find out what they need most.”