Credentials and Awards

Education & Licensure

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2002
Active Virginia veterinary licensure:
- https://dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup/Detail/0301200770
Veterinary establishment license issued by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, June 2025
Member, American Veterinary Medical Association
Member, Veterinary Information Network (VIN)

My commitment to comprehensive care is supported by my membership in the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), which provides me access to cutting-edge research and consultation with board-certified specialists worldwide. This ensures that even in a telehealth setting, I can access the most current veterinary knowledge and expert guidance when needed.

Professional Recognition

Member of Phi Zeta Honor Society, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2002
Pharmacia and Upjohn Clinical Excellence in Large Animal Medicine Award, 2002
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Young Achiever of the Year, 2006
American Animal Hospital Association Veterinary Leadership Award, 2007 (First ever recipient)
LightSpring Virtual Veterinary Care is Virginia’s first independent telehealth-only veterinary practice