About Me

Raised on a dairy farm in Kansas my love for animals bloomed. Growing up, 4-H was a large part of my life. I participated in dairy, dog and foods as my primary projects, with showing dairy cattle being my absolute favorite. After graduating high school, I attended Kansas State University where I received my Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Criminology with a minor in Animal Sciences. Yes, my life was headed in a different direction at one point.

After a 4 year stint on another career path, I realized veterinary medicine was my calling. However, I still knew I did not want to be a veterinarian, which is why I strayed from this path to begin with. Eventually, I found veterinary technology. I attended Maple Woods (Metropolitan Community College) Veterinary Technology program and graduated as valedictorian in May 2015.

Once graduated, my husband and I relocated to western Washington state. In Washington state I worked as a mixed animal Licensed Veterinary Technician in mostly mobile settings. I also have held roles of lead technician and practice manager. In the last two years in Washington I started my own business providing relief services to allow for schedule flexibility for my kids.

In January 2022 we started a new journey and moved to Indiana. Currently, I hold a position as a treatment technician in the large animal hospital at Purdue University.

Navigation as a new, or aspiring, credentialed veterinary technician can be difficult. My goal moving forward is to help support newcomers to this field.