PetVet365 Hamilton

I became a veterinarian because of my love for animals and my passion for helping pets live healthier, happier lives. I truly enjoy partnering with pet parents to strengthen the bond they share with their pets and creating care experiences that always put both pets and people first. For me, great veterinary medicine is about compassion, connection, and working together to give our beloved companions the very best quality of life.

At home, life is wonderfully full with my husband, daughter, and our furry family. CJ (Clark Jr.), my Golden Retriever and son of Clark — one of the reasons PetVet365 was founded — can often be found joining me at work. We also have Luna Loa, our blind Pomeranian; Peanut, our Chihuahua; and four cats: Kion, Sally, Sushi, and Jack.

I graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023, and I feel incredibly fortunate to spend my days helping pets and the people who love them. My professional interests include feline medicine, internal medicine, dentistry, and client education. I believe the best care starts with listening, building trust, and helping pet families feel informed and confident every step of the way.

I’m a proud self-proclaimed cat lady and share my home with my tuxedo cat, Oscar. When I’m not caring for patients, you’ll usually find me curled up with a good book, hunting for unique treasures at thrift and antique shops, or checking out a new local restaurant.

Becoming a veterinarian was a natural combination of two things I’ve always loved: medicine and animals. I grew up in a medical family, my grandfather and dad were doctors, and my mom was a nurse. At the same time, I was always surrounded by animals and dreamed of becoming a show jumper. When I was a kid, my Springer Spaniel, Whiskey, had a splenic mass removed. That experience was the first time I really knew I wanted to become a veterinarian.

My love of animals started early. I took my first horseback ride when I was two and grew up taking riding lessons. We always had animals around, including fish, ducks, hamsters, dogs and cats.

I have a special interest in internal medicine because I enjoy the puzzle-solving that comes with it. I’m also passionate about preventive care because education can make such a difference in helping pets live longer, healthier lives. I love getting to know my clients and their pets and helping families understand how they can give their pets the best possible care.

For me, some of the most rewarding moments are the simple ones- helping a client understand why heartworm prevention matters, for example. Other times, it’s being there for a family from the beginning of their pet’s life through the end of that journey. Being trusted to be part of those moments is incredibly meaningful to me.

I have quite a few pets of my own. My five-year-old poodle-doodle, Girlfriend, is smart, food-motivated and full of personality. She got her name from a rescue puppy my sister was fostering. I loved the name so much that I asked my sisters if I could steal it for my own puppy!

Girlfriend learned to give a high five at about nine weeks old and absolutely loves PetSmart. She somehow seems to know who works there, even if she’s never met them before!

I also have a hamster named Cloud, who I unintentionally acquired and quickly fell in love with, and two 13-year-old tuxedo cats, Boots and Socks. They’re littermates, but they couldn’t be more different. Socks is the mischievous one—she once chewed through all of my speaker wires and has a particular love of toilet paper and tissues. She’s also my cuddler and usually follows me around the house.

Boots is my little warrior. She had a lung tumor removed last October and went through chemotherapy, and thankfully she’s doing great now. She’s a little more skittish than Socks, but she has the loudest purr and loves chasing toys. One funny quirk: after one of them visits the veterinarian, Boots will spend the next three or four days hissing and growling at her sister as if she’s returned home a complete stranger!

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family. I have breakfast with my parents every Wednesday, and once a year our entire family—my siblings, their families and my parents—rents a house in Hilton Head Island. I also love movies, puzzles and books. I collect books in all forms, from beautiful special editions to ebooks and audiobooks, and I’ve recently gotten into scrapbooking and book journaling. I also collect model horses.

Travel is another passion of mine. I’ve been fortunate to visit many places, with Scotland being my favorite destination and South Africa being my favorite trip so far. I’m also a big soccer fan and a proud FC Cincinnati supporter.

Ultimately, what I love most about veterinary medicine is the relationships. I enjoy getting to know pets and their families, building trust and being there for them through every chapter of their journey together.