I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and Tahoe, where I developed an early appreciation for nature and exploration. After obtaining my undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara, I spent several years exploring the world and working in different veterinary settings, gaining invaluable work and life experience. I was fortunate to volunteer with a wildlife veterinarian in South Africa, which briefly had me considering wildlife medicine, but I ultimately realized that I would miss having closer relationships with my patients.

Upon earning my veterinary degree from University of California, Davis in 2006, I moved to Portland where I completed an emergency and critical care internship at Dove Lewis Emergency Hospital. For more than a decade, I worked as an emergency and critical care veterinarian in the Portland metro area. I was able to hone my clinical skills while also strengthening my leadership and communication skills in a high-paced and unpredictable setting. Helping families navigate stressful situations in a thoughtful and compassionate manner was humbling and very rewarding. During this time, I also served as Intern Director, training and mentoring veterinary interns as they embarked on their careers.

After years of long hours and late nights, I made the transition from ER to general practice. I love being able to provide pets with comprehensive care, including wellness and disease prevention, urgent care, chronic disease management, and hospice care. At Fern Hill, I aim to treat your pet as I would my own. Cultivating lasting relationships with my clients is integral as I aim to provide a tailored plan for each individual pet. Successful veterinary care truly takes a village, and I am so happy to collaborate with such a talented and dedicated team of staff and pet families.

I am trained in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. I am Fear Free Certified and am an active member of numerous local and national veterinary organization.

When not at work, I enjoy traveling, reading, honing my photography skills, and adventuring around the beautiful Pacific Northwest with Paco, the amazing scruffy mutt.