I grew up surrounded by animals and nature — horses, cats, dogs, raptors, and the occasional wild ungulate — in the mountain ranges of Switzerland, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. At university,  I received a major in biology and minor in Greek archaeology. I earned  both my medical and bachelor's degrees from Tufts University, then pursued an internship in equine medicine before diving into mixed animal general and emergency practice then eventually settling in companion animal clinical work...mostly : 

My career is a bit,unusual. I’ve been a clinician, an anatomy professor, a faunal remains specialist on an archaeological dig, a rodeo vet, a racetrack regulatory rep, a content editor, and a consultant for universities and private practices. I don’t fit neatly into one box. 

I'm passionate about pain management, One Health, adventure pets, old dogs and all cats. 

When not in clinics, you’ll find me outside — usually on a mountain bike, with good friends, and with no cell service. 

I'm eternally grateful for low stress practice, well designed PIMS, dictation tools, waterproof membranes, helmets, random acts of kindness, and thoughtful airport baggage handlers. 

Professional Licensing, Certification and Training
Active Licenses and Accreditation: Washington, Massachusetts, California | DEA | USDA Category II 
Certifications: Feline Friendly; Fear Free, Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management);  Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society), Wilderness First Responder; USDA  Sawyer, PADI Open Water
Training: HQHVSN; MI Veterinary Corp. First Responder; Incident Command System; Wilderness First Aid; 
Languages : English (Fluent), French (Native) Spanish (Conversational)
PIMS and Computers: OS: Mac, Windows, Cornerstone, Avimark, Infinity, ClienTrax,  DVM Manager, Woofware, Provet, Shepherd, Neo, eVet, and more...