I graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota in 2002 and practiced in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Michigan before moving to California. My professional interests include integrating both Western and Eastern veterinary medicine, and I have been studying Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) for over 10 years even traveling to China to further my studies. I currently share my home with 5 rescue animals (3 dogs - Holden, Hayden and Theo and 2 cats - Ellis and Mae), so there is never a dull moment. Over the last 15 years in veterinary medicine, I have found that my favorite thing about this profession is helping owners be the best pet parents they can be. That means that my job is to help educate you on what is going on with your pet, so you can make the best decisions for them to lead a happy and healthy life.