Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University Master of Science in Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)

Professional Certifications

Principles and Advanced Techniques in Small Animal Fracture Management, AOVET

Minimally Invasive Surgery – Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy, CSU Medtronic

Minimally Invasive Surgery – Small Animal Arthroscopy, Arthrex

Advanced Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, Intrauma

Limb Alignment Osteotomies to Manage Patellar Luxation, ACVS

External Skeletal Fixation – Linear and Hybrid, IMEX

Canine Limb Alignment and Deformity Correction, AOVET

Awards

Phi Zeta Poster Award for Clinical /Applied Research – 1st Place 2018

Advanced Clinical Training

Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson

Internship in Small Animal Surgery, Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center

Residency in Small Animal Surgery, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Interests

• Soft Tissue Surgery – Gastrointestinal/Abdominal, Thoracic, Urogenital, Reconstructive 

• Minimally Invasive Surgery – Minimally invasive fracture repair with fluoroscopy, Laparoscopy and laparoscopic-assisted surgery, Thoracoscopy

 • Orthopedic Surgery - Joint Disease, Developmental Disease, Fracture Repair

Personal Interests

• Brazilian jiu jitsu 

• Travel 

• Hiking

• Gastronomy 

• Chihuahuas and kittens