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Members are the heart of the CVMA c Owner and founder of Oasis Veterinary Hospital c Practice: General small animal practice with an emphasis on exotic companion mammals, reptiles, and amphibians c UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

The best advice I’ve ever received is to keep a box of cards, pictures, and letters from clients to remind yourself of all the good you do. This way, when life and cases get you down, you can remember the joyful moments.

An area of veterinary medicine that I would like to explore is outreach and education in developing countries to help with companion and wildlife care, as well as sustainability practices within the scope of veterinary medicine to help lessen our impact on the environment.

My words of wisdom for new veterinary professionals are that we are part of a beautiful profession full of caring and talented individuals. Be proud to be part of that group. Take care of yourself physically and mentally. And most of all, enjoy the journey.

The most unusual patient I have cared for was either a ring-tailed lemur or a juvenile American alligator.

Something I do that my clients love is sitting on the floor with my patients. I like to meet them on their level.

If I could go anywhere, I would visit the Galapagos to see giant wild tortoises and Indonesia to see the Komodo dragon. Indonesia is also said to be one of the great destinations for scuba diving, which I enjoy.

I am a CVMA member because I want to support my state organization and be kept up-to-date on veterinary school happenings and legislative issues in our state.