About

I was born and raised in North Carolina (USA), but ever since I was a child I knew that I wanted to live in Australia and moved 'down under' in 2001. I received my Bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University, spent a few years employed at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, five years as a senior veterinary nurse in small animal clinics, and completed my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Melbourne. I am a member of the Australian Veterinary Association & International Association of Animal Hospice & Palliative Care. When I am not helping pets and their families, I enjoy surfing and horse riding.

This photo of me was taken for an article in the Gold Coast Bulletin in Feb 2018 ~ you can read this article here. At the time I was one of the first mobile veterinary services in Australia dedicated solely to this area of veterinary care. Since then, I have done several radio interviews and appeared in the Animal Welfare League magazine (read here). I have chosen this specialist field as I am committed to a peaceful & respectful end-of-life for all animals.

If you are anything like me, you have an incredible bond with your pets. You watch them age with fondness and love, and hearing the news that your pet is unwell is heartbreaking. I am here to help hold you up during the hardest part of being a pet parent. I will guide and support you every step of the way, and provide a very gentle and peaceful farewell for your best friend.

My business name 'The Rainbow Vet' is inspired by three reasons. First, my service is based out of the beautiful Rainbow Bay in Coolangatta, QLD. Second, a rainbow has so much radiant energy, and this is the type of energy that is important to connect with as we allow our loved ones to ‘cross-over.’ And lastly, a very famous poem, called Rainbow Bridge. It speaks of an other-worldly place where pets go upon death, eventually to be reunited with their owners. The poem goes...