Dr. Jewels is a Kansas girl at heart, growing up just outside of Kansas City. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 and completed a large animal internship at the University of Tennessee in 2013. She's been with the Peotone family since 2013.

She has a special interest in feline and canine oral health. She also enjoys ophthalmology, oral surgery, equine dentistry, ultrasonography, and advocating preventive health for all species. She is fear-free certified. She loves the challenge of being a mixed animal practitioner and the variety of cases involved with working on multiple species.

She is a frequent volunteer for international veterinary relief organizations to promote animal welfare, training, and disaster relief to underserved countries throughout the world.

She loves traveling, hiking, and spending time with her husband Brandon, human child Jonathan and dog children Leo & Woody. 

Her passions include wallyball, volleyball, international travel, cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats, teaching students, and cooking.