I am lucky enough to have always known what I wanted to be when I grew up and fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to make my professional goals a reality. My career choices likely solidified in my mind after a disastrous episode involving a 10 year old me, my patient old Golden Retriever, a pair of nail clippers, a lot of bleeding, crying and a Sunday night ER visit. I vowed to redeem myself...so far so good!

I did my undergraduate degree at the University of New Brunswick, and fast tracked to vet school at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, both in my home country of Canada. I received my DVM in 1997. Wanting to experience the world, I left Canada after graduation and ended up in Massachusetts...“the world”! I started working at Capeway in the summer of 1997, and except for a short stint doing part time work at a low cost spay/neuter clinic, I have been here ever since.

I have been at Capeway Animal Hospital for more than 20 years because we are like a family. I look forward to coming to work each day where I am lucky enough to work with such a caring and dedicated staff, many of whom are my closest friends. Working with people you not only like and respect, but are knowledgeable and skilled makes going to work a pleasure. The job we do, the animals and people we help, makes it even more fulfilling.

Of course the biggest reason I am a vet is because of the human/animal bond. Over the years I have been privileged enough to meet some of the most wonderful pet owners and amazing pets, and witness that bond in action. I love interacting with clients and hearing of all the silly and funny things their pets do that make them a part of their family. It is truly an honor to be a small part of that relationship.

Life in veterinary medicine would not be complete without my entourage: Raina, a shy but lovable Golden Retriever; and Marvin, a Labradoodle with a receding hair line.

Contrary to popular belief, I don't have a cot out back at the office! When not at work you may find me at a spinning class or walking my dogs around town. I'm pretty active and enjoy everything from hiking Mount Monadnock to rollerblading the bike path. I am an avid reader, mostly fantasy, and a fan of trashy TV. I am a world traveler and it is my goal to see EVERYWHERE, literally! Ask me where my next trip is.