Dr. Elmer graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 at the tender age of 23. He took advantage of the Veterinary Scholars program to graduate with his bachelors and doctorate in only 5 years.During his externship Dr. Elmer had the good fortune to travel to Tanzania and to practice Veterinary medicine there. He spent a total of eight years traveling between the States and Tanzania expanding his knowledge of medicine and surgery in each country.