Dr. Dalton was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky surrounded by dogs, horses, snakes, turtles and whatever else he and his two brothers could catch. He earned his first bachelors degree in Geology from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island in 1985. His first, second and third careers involved teaching outdoor education, environmental consulting and contract archeology. For a final career path, he settled on veterinary medicine because it combined his love of animals, science, problem solving and helping others. To qualify for veterinary school he earned his second bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Louisville in 1993. Dr. Dalton graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul in 1998 and has been employed at White Bear Animal Hospital since 1999. Dr. Dalton purchased White Bear Animal Hospital in January of 2010.

Areas of veterinary interest for Dr. Dalton include pain management, dentistry, behavior, practice management, client education and community outreach.

Dr. Dalton’s hobbies include triathlons (swimming, biking and running), mountain climbing, traveling, reading, watching movies, working in the yard and keeping up with his three children.

When not at work, Dr. Dalton shares his home with his wife Cathy, his two daughters Maggie and Lauren, his son Luke, a German Shepherd dog named Shadow, two domestic shorthaired cats named Annapurna (Annie) and Roxy and two guinea pigs named Laffi and Taffi.

Dr. Dalton in the news:
Golden Valley Patch - Golden Valley Pet Owner Dubs Vet ‘Miracle Man.' An assistance dog is alive and well thanks to the kind efforts of a veterinarian.
White Bear Press - Pesky insects aren't just a country problem anymore.

Professional Associations:
American Animal Hospital Association AAHA
American Veterinary Dental Society AVDS
American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA
International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management IVAPM
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association MVMA