I realized my passion was to care for animals in 2000, long after receiving my BA in Microbiology from Indiana University in 1993. In 2001, while in California, I earned my Veterinary Technician license. I joined the VCA family in 2013, and Ben White in March 2016. When not working to care for your furry family members, you will find me running, kayaking, and obstacle racing with my husband (Ari), or spoiling Leila (fun-sized Boxer) and Hammie (best snuggling fat cat ever). I call Austin home because I can’t get enough of the yummy food, sour beer, delicious coffee, hot weather, friendly people, world-class live music, and awesome lake life.