Dr. Michelle Nanfelt was born in South Nyack, N.Y. After receiving a bachelor's degree in biology, she worked as a veterinary/surgery technician in a small animal clinic in Alexandria, Va., before moving to Colorado.

At Colorado State University, Michelle received a master's degree in anatomy and then graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine. After completing a rotating internship in small-animal medicine, surgery and emergency medicine with Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in June 2006, Dr. Nanfelt received a yearlong specialized surgical internship at the hospital, – a highly coveted position at Alameda East. This surgical intern plays a major part of every surgery and oversees postop care for all patients.

Michelle's career interests include soft tissue surgery and oncology. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and their boxer/German wirehaired pointer mix, Mattingly; their lively Jack Russell terrier, Cooper; and their friends and family. She loves almost any outdoor activity and tries to take advantage of the great Colorado weather any time she can.