About
I am a small animal veterinarian who believes great medicine starts with great communication. As Medical Director at VCA Avondale, I love working with clients, mentoring teammates, and creating a hospital environment where compassion, teamwork, and learning come first. My experience ranges from general practice and surgery to business operations, staff training, and hospital management. I’ve always enjoyed the intersection of medical care and people care—helping pet owners feel confident in their decisions and supporting veterinary teams in doing their best work. I’m motivated by growth, collaboration, and building strong relationships, and I’m grateful to work in a profession that allows me to make a difference every day—for pets, their families, and our veterinary community.
Experience
Veterinary Student
Iowa State University · Ames, Iowa
Idexx Student Representative - Isu Cvm
IDEXX LABORATORIES LIMITED · Ames, Iowa
Business Certificate Program Coordinator - Isu Cvm Chapter
The Veterinary Business Management Association · Ames, Iowa
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital · Des Moines, Iowa Area
Participated in the Student Job Program performing technician duties as well as mentorship with two of the veterinarians. Performed patient care such as blood draws, radiographs, surgery monitoring, drug and vaccine administration, suturing, performing physical exams under the supervision of on staff veterinarians, and daily upkeep of the work area.
Veterinary Assistant
Shoal Creek Animal Hospital · Kansas City, Missouri Area
Used animal safety precautions while handling animals and assisting the veterinarian. Ran appointments to gather patient history in order to relay information to the doctor. Patient care such as blood draws, radiographs, hospitalization, surgery monitoring, drug and vaccine administration.
Head Server
South Shore Bar and Grill · Ellston, Iowa
Provided customer focused service while taking orders, maintaining the environment, and organizing supplies.
Internship
Hilltop Veterinary Clinic · Mount Ayr, Iowa
Assisted with large and small animals during clinical and home visits. Observed emergency procedures, operations, vaccinations, treatments, and radiographs.
Lab Assistant
Graceland University · Lamoni, Iowa
Set up lab equipment and effectively taught students to operate it correctly. Prepared media, bacteria, and reagents for student labs. Ran tests to demonstrate for students, as well as answer their questions during lab periods.
Marketing and Event Coordinator - Student
Sodexo · Lamoni, Iowa
Earned promotion after exceptions work and was given additional leadership responsibilities in events management. Successfully managed a crew of 5 or more to set up and market fifteen large events per year. Collaborated with outside vendors and other departments to successfully meet needs of clients.
Education
Iowa State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Small/Companion Animal Surgery and Medicine
Graceland University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General
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