Hans Kaldahl spent most of his life growing up in Bismarck, North Dakota. The rural nature of North Dakota attracted him into pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, specifically mixed animal medicine. After graduating from Iowa State University - College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998, he worked in a small animal practice in Brewer, Maine for one year before joining the Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic in 1999. The job in Grand Rapids was supposed to be a "stop" on their back to North Dakota, but they fell in love with the community and decided to make it their home. Hans and his wife Kristin have two children, Anika and Jens. The family's pets include a Deutsch Drahthaar named "Parker," and a Yorkie named "Kalliope." In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his kids, helping coach their activities, spending time outdoors, and most sporting events including shooting sports and upland bird hunting. Dr. Kaldahl has served on the board of directors for the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association [citation].