Dr. Joe Nitcher earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he first discovered his passion for emergency medicine. Following graduation, he completed a small animal rotating internship at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists in Milwaukee, WI. Before joining AERC, Dr. Nitcher gained valuable experience working as an emergency veterinarian in both private practice and academic settings.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Nitcher enjoys relaxing with movies, attending live concerts, and playing video games.