Originally born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dr. Hanning has lived in the Jacksonville area on and off since 2004. Growing up with a menagerie of cats, dogs, hamsters, and gerbils, she had wanted to be a veterinarian since she was four years old. Unfortunately for her, Dr. Hanning was found to be allergic to almost everything with fur! Not to be deterred from her dreams, she received two years of allergy injections to build her immunity to the antigens of the furry creatures that she loved. After receiving her Bachelors of Biology with a minor in Public Health, from the University of North Florida, she applied to veterinary school and was accepted at the University of Florida.

While in veterinary school, Dr. Hanning became enamored with dentistry, cardiology, emergency, and internal medicine. She pursued additional clerkships in reproductive surgery, cardiac imaging, dental surgery, and business management while getting her doctorate. Dr. Hanning has fostered many animals before, during, and after vet school, and she enjoys being able to give back to the community by helping animals in need.

At home, Dr. Hanning has two adopted mutts, Hazel and Kirby, as well as an elderly adopted cat named Leonard, and a foster-fail cat named Razue. She enjoys feeding the stray cats and ducks in her neighborhood, playing board games, swimming, and watching football; she is an avid Florida Gators and Denver Broncos fan.