Dr. Hopper began her undergraduate studies by specializing in Zoology and Wildlife Biology and received her B.Sc. from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1991. She continued her education and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1999. While attending university, Dr. Hopper was deeply involved with environmental enrichment programs for laboratory animals, specifically research dogs, and was honoured with the Roy S Moore Award for excellence in laboratory animal care and welfare. She remains steadfast in her belief that animal research should not be condoned but recognizes that it does continue and more effort is needed to improve the quality of research animal's lives.

Upon graduation Dr. Hopper worked at the London Ontario Veterinary Emergency Clinic and presently sits on their Board of Directors. She purchased a small animal hospital in 2001 where she is currently a single practitioner. She was the London Humane Society Board veterinarian for 2 years and currently sits on the London Veterinary Association Board. Dr. Hopper is heavily involved with a feral cat spay/neuter program and works with a local animal rescue group (Animal Outreach) on a daily basis.

Dr. Hopper's passion for animals has spanned the globe with many traveling excursions including a 3 month trip to Kenya and Tanzania. Back in London, Ontario she shares her home and heart with 5 dogs, numerous cats, 4 rabbits, 2 cockatiels, 3 rats and an elderly horse with attitude.