Dr Michael Smith graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in May of 1992. In June of that same year, he was hired to fill the role of an associate veterinarian at the Ottawa Veterinary Hospital. Dr Smith continued in this capacity until January of 1999 when he became a full partner in the business.

Dr Smith's interests include windsurfing in the summer, and skiing in the winter, as well as spending time with his wife Michelle and his sons Kai (named after a famous windsurfer!) and Logan. He can also be spotted roller-blading with his Dalmatian, Garion, who comes to work with him, or walking Garion with his other dog Aspen, a Golden Retriever cross.