Dr. Mack Crumb grew up in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, where her love for animals started early. Although she initially pursued a degree in geology, she eventually discovered that veterinary medicine was the perfect fit—combining her interest in science with her passion for animal care and helping others.
She earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. She then completed an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology at Rochester Community and Technical College in 2019. Dr. Crumb went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025.