Dr. Santangelo grew up in Moorestown New Jersey. He graduated with a BS in biology with a pre-medical specialization from Delaware Valley University in 2019. He spent his weekends and summers working as a veterinary technician in a high-volume clinic. He graduated cum laude from Saint George's School of Veterinary Medicine in 2025 and was inducted into the Veterinary Honor Society in 2024. He began working for VCA Garden State Animal Hospital in May of 2026. Outside of work he enjoys playing tabletop games with friends and going on outdoor adventures.