MEET THE NURSES

 I’m a Felton native who grew up in Santa Cruz.

After graduating high school, I got a job as a kennel assistant while studying to become TIG welding certified at Cabrillo College. It didn’t take long for me to realize my heart was truly with animals and I transferred to San Juan College. I became a Certified Veterinary Assistant in 2010.

I feel incredibly blessed to live in the mountains with my Husband, our two boys and our furry family: Raven, our polydactyl cat; Zero, our loyal, scruffy dog; and Beta, our ragdoll feline!

I am passionate about creating trust, centered in the love I have for this community and all their furry family members.

I've loved animals since the day I was born.  I grew up with dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, chickens, cows, and I was lucky enough to get my first horse at age 9.

I began working in my first veterinary job at age 16, and have worked in numerous Bay Area and Santa Cruz hospitals.  I have 5 years of emergency experience, 20+ years of general practice, as well as surgery specialty.

Animals have the ability to be so honest and in the moment, and it grounds me to be able to help and meet them where they are in that moment.  I feel honored to be able to care for all your fur babies.

When I'm not working, I'm hanging with my 2 kiddos or riding the local trails with my QH gelding named Duck.