Dr. Joseph Edelman completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri before completing his master’s degree at the University of Kansas. He received his DVM from Kansas State University. Originally from Illinois, Dr. Edelman has always had an interest in science and animals, but did not decide to pursue a career in veterinary medicine until after taking a year off from schooling to travel the world. His interests within vet med include dermatology, internal medicine, and critical care. In his previous life before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Edelman was a professional singer who worked at amusement parks and theater venues. He is currently working towards a Diploma in Wine through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Dr. Edelman has lived in Maine since 2016 with his husband and three very busy children. He also has a three-legged hound named Darrowby, a leopard gecko, Bananas, and fish as pets [citation].