Our Doctors

Dr. Danielle received her BS in Animal Science and Management from University of CA, Davis. During her time there, she also competed on the track and cross country teams, which was a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Upon graduation, Dr. Danielle was accepted into veterinary school at UC Davis, where she studied both large and small animal medicine. After receiving her DVM degree, she completed a year-long internship at a specialty and emergency practice in the Bay Area. She then accepted a position at Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital, where she would practice for the next seven years.

Following her time in CA, Dr. Danielle relocated to Denver, where she spent some time at an in-home end-of-life veterinary service. This experience brought to light the invaluable nature of house call visits for dogs and cats. Allowing them to stay in their comfortable and familiar environment significantly reduces stress and leads to a more accurate wellness assessment compared to the clinic environment. This prompted a desire to start Whole Pet Wellness in 2015, where Dr. Danielle could take a more integrative approach to traditional western medicine, focusing on what is best for each individual patient.

Professionally, Dr. Danielle has a special interest in nutrition and whole food diets, as well as natural supplements to help keep dogs and cats healthy. She personally takes a more holistic approach to her own health and is passionate about doing the same for her patients. Providing in-home care and helping to avoid unnecessary stress on patients and their people is such an important piece of health care for pets.

At home, Dr. Danielle fosters rescue greyhounds, and has two of her own, named Steve and Susan. Susan is an introvert and needs her quiet time, while Steve is very much an extrovert and enjoys socializing with everyone. Then there’s Troy, a senior terrier mix who runs the home and has been Dr. Danielle’s adventure buddy for more than a decade. All three dogs are expert snugglers.

When she’s not busy running the practice, treating patients and tending to her own pups, Dr. Danielle can usually be found participating in her other lifelong passion: running – particularly ultramarathons. One of her most memorable events was running the Grand Canyon, from the south rim to the north rim and back, which covered about 50 miles in 16 hours. She also recently rode by bicycle across the entire state of Iowa in a fabulous organized ride called RAGBRAI.