Michael graduated from Bel-Rea Institute in 2004 with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. He  continued his education by receiving a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University. After graduating from Purdue, Michael worked for a year-and-a-half at an emergency and critical care facility in Michigan. Michael moved to Colorado in March 2008 and has worked in both emergency and general practice facilities. He now works full-time at Veterinary Pet Insurance as well as helping out on Saturdays at Alpenglow.