Dr Daniela Jardim Lopes graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil, in 2012. She completed a Residency Program in Small Animal Medicine (2014–2016) and a Master’s degree in Veterinary Science (2019–2021) at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Daniela has worked as a general practitioner and emergency veterinarian in various hospitals across southern Brazil. She also undertook additional training in veterinary cardiology, providing echocardiograms, and electrocardiograms for dogs and cats. Her main areas of interest are internal medicine and emergency and critical care.

Outside of work, Daniela enjoys travelling, hiking, going to the beach, and exploring spirituality.