Amy was born in Fredericton New Brunswick. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from the University of New Brunswick through both the Fredericton campus and Dalhousie University in Halifax. She graduated from veterinary school in 2002 from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Amy came to Calgary in June 2002 with her husband Chris. They have two children Alexander and Madeline. There are also 3 cats (all elderly) and 3 dogs in their busy lives. Amy worked at another clinic then joined the Varsity Veterinary team in January 2007. Amy has a strong interest in animal dentistry and spends her extra time attending dentistry courses to advance her knowledge in this area. In addition her busy life includes walks in the dog park, spending time with her kids and reading.