Originally from Hamel Minnesota, I grew up with a love of animals and had a variety of pets including small exotics, dogs, cats, and horses. I attended the University of Minnesota for my undergraduate program and Ross University on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts for veterinary school. My focus as a veterinarian is to give the best care to the patient and build a compassionate relationship with the owners to help them through some of the more difficult moments when their pets are ill. During my free time I enjoy staying active and being outdoors, running, skiing, and hiking. I have a large freshwater aquarium of Blood Parrot and Severum cichlid fish and a Rat Terrier named Pebbles.