Fueled by a childhood love for horses, Stephanie always knew she was meant to help animals. Growing up, she was the kid bringing home a stray cat or convincing her parents to add a dog to the family.

Her veterinary medicine career began in early 2017 when she started as a receptionist at a local small animal clinic. From there, her passion for learning and growth quickly took root. Stephanie earned a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from a local community college and later decided to academically pursue her love for animals and medicine. She has since earned a Veterinary Assisting Certificate and is currently working toward an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology, with plans to become a credentialed technician. She deeply enjoys caring for the patients of Hillside, and she is passionate in helping cultivate happy and healthy pet homes and strengthing the animal-human bond.

At home, Stephanie lives with her husband, their dog Willow, a cat, reptiles, and a beloved betta fish. Outside of work, you can find her hiking with Willow, staying active, or diving into a good book.