I was born and raised in a small town in Nebraska. I started as a para-professional with Banfield back in 2004 where I was a Kennel Technician as well as Client Service Coordinator, then learned the Veterinary Assistant while I was going through school. I completed my Undergraduate degree at UNI and then Graduate school at Kansas State University. I started practicing as an Associate DVM in Arizona in 2007 and worked there until I moved to Texas in 2020 and transferred to my current Home Hospital. I am a proud parent of a snarky (less than a year old) kitten that my crazy 2-year-old cattle dog and I found on our nightly walk. In my free time, I love long walks, reading, swimming, and hiking! [citation]