What she wanted to be when she grew up
“From doctoring our family cat’s wounds from a wild animal attack to making oatmeal daily to feed my childhood hamster with missing teeth, I’ve always loved animals and knew I wanted to be a veterinarian.”
How she ended up here
While pursuing her bachelor’s degree in biology, Angela started calling veterinary hospitals in the phone book until she found one that would hire her for the summer, so she could decide whether she really wanted to be a veterinarian. She worked there for two summers before starting veterinary school and earned her DVM from Ohio State University in 2003. After working as an associate for two years, Angela joined Bradford School as the veterinary technician program director, building the program from the ground up. In 2018, Angela was the second freelance writer to join Rumpus Writing and Editing. When Bradford School closed in 2020, she became Rumpus’s full-time chief operations officer. She purchased Rumpus from Sarah in December 2025 and is now the owner and chief executive officer.
Why she loves veterinary medicine
“I love the medical aspect of veterinary medicine. I love understanding the body’s anatomy and physiology and how pharmacology has been developed to manipulate it to treat disease. There’s also nothing like saving a pet’s life!”
Why she loves writing
“I wrote my first “book” at age 5 and have been writing ever since. I always felt like I wouldn’t truly be successful until I was a published author. Fortunately, I’ve had many opportunities to be published in print and online.”
Who her furry family members are
- Yogi (the Chihuahua-mix rescue who converted Angela from a big-dog lover into a small-dog champion for life)
- Loretta (the Chihuahua Angela and her husband, Matt, drove to New York to adopt, and who quickly became infatuated with Matt!)
What might surprise you about her
“I love cheesy horror movies, especially if they are about sharks or other animals, like giant snakes, gators, or piranhas.”
