I grew up in Georgia and moved around the East Coast for my education, completing my veterinary degree at Tufts University in Massachusetts. After spending time in Boston for my internship, I returned to Georgia for a residency in emergency and critical care.
I’ve wanted to be a veterinarian since childhood, but I became passionate about emergency and critical care during vet school when I discovered the complexity and variety of critical cases. My areas of special interest include sodium regulation, sepsis, and mentoring new doctors in the field.
Outside of the hospital, I enjoy reading, traveling, knitting, and spending time with my rescue dog (Luna) and cat (Milo).
Education:
- Centre College: B.S in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: DVM and Certificate in International Veterinary Medicine
- Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA: Small Animal Rotating Internship
- University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine: Residency in Emergency and Critical Care
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Publications and Research:
- Gough SM, Thevelein B, Brainard BM, Koenig A. The sodium correction factor for dogs undergoing treatment for a hyperglycemic crisis is a 1.6-mEq/L decrease in sodium per 100-mg/dL increase in glucose. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024;262(8):1069-1075.
