“Through my more than 18 years of practicing veterinary medicine, my philosophy has been to continuously research, investigate, and explore new techniques to keep pets healthy and to diminish pain. I believe by using newly developed procedures and surgical techniques relating to veterinary medicine; while also focusing on wellness, preventative care, pain management, and progressive medicine, that we ensure the longevity and happiness of our pet family members.”

Education

March 2007 Certificate, Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound, Cardiac Universal Seminars.

May 21 – 26, 2006 Diploma, North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound, Advanced Abdominal Course.

July 1991 Completed a 12-month Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group, Los Angeles, CA.

June 1990 Received a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL.

January 1990 Completed a 4-week Preceptorship at the Animal Medical Center, New York, NY.

April 1986 Received a Bachelors of Science in Microbiology and Biochemistry from Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.

“As veterinarians we have a serious responsibility to offer the very best medical and surgical care, in addition to guiding and helping our patients and their family’s progress from puppy behavioral counseling all the way through end of life care, or pawspice.”

Professional Associations

Licensed in:

• Oregon
• Florida
• California

Member of:

• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
• Society of Critical Care Medicine
• International Veterinary Ultrasound Society
• International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
• American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians
• American Animal Hospital Association
• Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
• Portland Veterinary Medical Association
• Florida Veterinary Medical Association
• Veterinary Information Network (VIN)

Volunteer Organizations

• Delta Society
• READ (Reading Education Assistance Dogs)
• Certified Veterinary Consultant
• Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue Veterinary Consultant
• Florida Dachshund Rescue
• Relay for Life for Cancer survivors Pairing Official
• United States Wrestling Officials Association

Professional interests include Ultrasonography, Oncology, Geriatrics, Pain Management, and Pawspice Care.

“I believe that as veterinarians we have an obligation to help educate pet owners and lessen their concerns and fears in regard to issues like training, proper care, nutrition, and the general health care of their pet family’s and the bonds they share.”

History

After graduation from Vet School, I was selected for a one year Internship at West Los Angeles Veterinary Hospital; the largest Veterinary Critical Care Hospital on the west coast. After my Internship I decided to pursue Emergency and Critical Care working in two of the largest Veterinary Critical Care and referral hospitals in California.

In 1999, after missing not living closer to my mother and sister, I decided it was time to move back to Florida, where I joined the staff at the Pensacola Animal Emergency Hospital. I headed the staff there for over two years, before deciding to leave emergency medicine for General Practice, where I joined the staff of Navarre Animal Hospital in June 2001. I’ve found Family Practice to be extremely rewarding over the past seven years.

I’m the primary on-call veterinarian for Florida Dachshund Rescue and Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue, and I donate my time caring for rescued animals as well as answering questions from pet owners through the organizations web sites. I’m also a volunteer with The Delta Society, and my Corgi Mojo is a certified therapy dog as well as being certified as a reading dog for children that have barriers to reading.

My Family

I’m married and live in Beaverton with my husband Don and our ‘children’ which include six dogs; five dachshunds and a Welch Pembroke Corgi, and two birds; a Blue and Gold Macaw and an African Senegal. We enjoy traveling in our RV with our dogs when time permits; as well as spending time with family and most especially our Grandchildren.