Dr. Mummert grew up in Columbus, Indiana. From the time she was 12 years old she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. She attended Indiana University for undergraduate studies in biology and then graduated in 2003 from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.

She and her husband, Brian have been married for four years and have one son, James Oliver.

Their other more furry family members include Ernie, a Golden Retiever, and three cats: Kramit, Kozmo, and Fozzie.