Michael completed his veterinary technician schooling in Wichita, KS. While in school he worked for an equine surgery and medicine facility as well as a wildlife rehab in the Wichita area. Michael then completed a year-long internship at Kansas State University Veterinary College. During his time at K-State, he found a love for exotics and emergency medicine. After his intensive internship, Michael became an ICU nurse at K-State before relocating to Washington to work at CBEAM! Michael, his wife Erica, and their dog Atlas love to be outdoors as much as possible