Danielle Brinker was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up, she cared for a variety of animals from cats to horses to hermit crabs. The daughter of teachers, she was always eager to learn more about taking care of the animals she loved. After earning a Bachelor’s of Arts at Grinnell College in Iowa, she attended veterinary school at Cornell University, graduating in 2007. Following a 1 year internship, Dr. Brinker and her husband John moved to Michigan, where she began practicing veterinary medicine. Danielle joined MidMichigan Veterinary Hospital in 2012 and has enjoyed getting to know the clients and their furry families. When not caring for animals, Dr. Brinker enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her husband, two young children, and amazing cat Bella [citation].