This veterinary medicine expert witness brings more than 10 years of experience in animal welfare, standard of care, and treatment of animals in shelter environments, with additional focus on veterinary forensic investigations. Their work includes animal abuse and cruelty matters, incorporating forensic evaluations of injuries, neglect conditions, and animal management practices across domesticated, small, and large animals. With experience providing deposition, consultation, and courtroom testimony, this expert evaluates allegations involving improper care, cruelty, and failure to meet accepted veterinary standards.

Their background reflects sustained work in animal welfare and clinical veterinary practice, including forensic veterinary work in cruelty and neglect cases, high-volume spay and neuter surgery, and assessment of animal welfare conditions in shelter systems. Additional training in basic and advanced disaster life support for veterinarians supports their work in matters involving emergency animal care and disaster response scenarios. The expert holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a graduate certificate in veterinary forensics, and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. Professional affiliations include the American Veterinary Medical Association, International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association, Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Their experience also includes presentations on animal cruelty investigations and participation in multi-agency committees addressing animal welfare and hoarding investigations.