Heather graduated cum laude with her DVM in 2003 from Colorado State University. Following graduation, she completed a prestigious small animal medicine and surgery internship at Florida Veterinary Specialist. Prior to veterinary school, Heather worked for Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching hospital as a veterinary anesthetist and critical care nurse. Heather’s professional interest includes hospice/end of life care, anesthesia, emergency medicine, dermatology, and ophthalmology.