Meet Our Veterinary Team

I have been working in veterinary medicine in the Charlotte area since November 1992, and at Providence Animal Hospital since January 2014. I am the Hospital Manager at both our Waxhaw and Charlotte locations. 

I graduated with a degree in Biology with a minor in Business from Western Carolina University. I have experience working in both general veterinary practice and specialty medicine.

My interest are travel and sports. I’m originally from Pittsburgh (Go Steelers, Pirates and Penguins!). I also enjoy golf and try to play as much as I can.

I joined the team at Providence Animal Hospital in June 2019. I am a native of northeast Pennsylvania however, have called Charlotte my home for the past 15 years.

I am married and have two daughters, Briana & Audra. I have two dogs; a beagle mix, Shelby and a boxer mix, Kona. In my free time I enjoy cooking, traveling and spending time with my family, friends and fur babies.

I love meeting our clients and learning about their fur family. I also enjoy working with such a fun and caring staff of professionals.

I joined the team at Providence Animal Hospital in July 2018. I am a USC alumni and honey bee enthusiast.

I have 2 cats, Frank and Beans, and 2 dogs, Mavis and Buttercup.

In my spare time I enjoy beekeeping, traveling and live music.

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I began my medical career in 2013 on the human side in the fields of trauma and emergency medicine. In 2018, I had the opportunity to join the amazing team at Providence Animal Hospital and transitioned over to veterinary medicine, and I have not looked back since.

While growing up with many different pets, I got my love of animals from my mother. I am an alumnus of East Carolina University with a soft spot for Schnauzers. I have one fur baby who is the light of my life, Dori Bella.

I love having the opportunity to build long lasting relationships with our clients and their pets. This is has been one of the most rewarding jobs that I have ever had.

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I have worked at Providence Animal Hospital for over 10 years. I have years of experience with all types of animals, from dogs and cats, to horses, goats, chickens, geese, rabbits and many others.

Currently I have a number of pets of my own, some of them from a Feral colony I have maintained for 12 years. To add some humor, I'd like to share the names of my furry ones. My oldest is Monkeeface, and my youngest is Joeytribbani. In between, I have, Curbie, Pippi, Baby Cheese, Mew, Blackie, Grey Kitty, Missy, Benjamin, and Baby. In training are Catfish and Pearlie from the Feral colony.

Our pets are precious gifts, and I have been blessed many times. I do have many other interests as well, but they pale in comparison, to the pets, I am lucky enough to care for.

Every single pet that comes in the door, makes my job completely rewarding. It is my honor to be able to care for them. I give them my all, and they give me more.

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I was born and raised in Queens, New York. My interest in the world of veterinary medicine was indisputable from a very young age. My parents who both Migrated from Peru and Colombia discovered my passion for the well-being of animals as early as the age of 7 when I was caught feeding and caring for the stray animals that swarmed the streets of these third world countries.

I completed my studies at Mercy College, Majoring in Pre-Veterinary Medicine with a Minor in Film Studies. I’ve done work internships at the Queens Zoo, Small Animal Practices, Strictly Feline and Exotic practices, and volunteering at international spay/neuter clinics. My special interest includes Neurology, Orthopedics, Small Mammals/Exotics, Internal Medicine, and Emergency.

Outside of Pet Vet Care Centers, I enjoy exploring the city of Charlotte, Sports, Films, Photography, Music, Reading/Writing, and Entrepreneurship. I one day want to open up my own animal sanctuary.

I am a graduate of Purdue University and enjoy yoga, gardening, decorating and walking our two labs, Sophie and Scout. My husband and I have two sons, one is a junior at Purdue and one is a junior in high school.

After working at Providence Animal Hospital from 1995 to 1999, I enjoyed an 18 year maturity leave, returning to work in January 2017.

My favorite part of my job is puppy breath, dog kisses, giving belly rubs and saving a life. And I love working with such a dedicated and positive group of people who come in every day with the mindset to give their all to the animals who love us.