Dr. Nichols is the founder of six successful veterinary hospitals and dog boarding/daycare facilities. Her newest hospital is Animal Care Daybreak in South Jordan, Utah, which opened in October 2019. She earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine at Colorado State University in 1996 and her Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) certification in 2004. She has practiced both general medicine and rehabilitation ever since and recently added acupuncture to her qualifications. Additionally, she is a past president of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) (2020-2021). Dr. Nichols has her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Colorado State University.