Lacey has 2 fur babies at home: Link, a 7 year old rescue chiweenie and Jax, a 3 year old Persian guinea pig.
In her spare time, Cindy enjoys horseback riding, bike riding, and going to off road races several times throughout the year. Northwood Animal Hospital is thankful to have Cindy as a part of our team, and appreciates her dedication to clients and their pets for the past 24 years!
She worked in corporate medicine for a few years before joining the Northwood Animal Hospital team. Her favorite cases to work up are dermatology cases and mass removal surgeries. She was a previous member of 4-H and has raised goats, chickens, birds, dogs and fish. She also used to volunteer at the Santa Ana Zoo. Although she cannot work on her favorite animals (dinosaurs), she is learning more about exotics each day.
Dr. J has two rescue dogs (from St. Kitts) that enjoy going on walks and the sunny So Cal weather. Her hobbies include volleyball, karaoke, going to the beach and eating.
Her passion for caring for animals was nurtured from a young age, thanks to her father, who is also a veterinarian. As a child, she often accompanied him to his practice, where she gained firsthand experience and knowledge in animal healthcare. This early exposure instilled in me a deep love and respect for animals, shaping her career path in veterinary medicine.
In 2024, she decided to make a new chapter in Orange County, California, where she continues to provide compassionate care to animals. Beyond her professional life, she is a proud pet parent to two beloved cats named Sushi and Wasabi. Spending quality time with them brings her immense joy and fulfillment outside of her veterinary practice.