Hailey was born and raised in Dillon, Montana, and grew up surrounded by furry friends. She knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals. She attended PIMA Medical Institute in Dillon and completed the veterinary technician program in November of 2022, then moved to Missoula and began working at Animal Clinic. She completed her certification and became a licensed veterinary technician in 2023. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cuddling her cat Thistle, and exploring with her dog Baloo [citation].