Dr. Budge developed a love of animals from an early age. He grew up in Westminster, Maryland surrounded by dogs, cats, chickens, and horses. He has been working closely with animals in the veterinary field for the last fifteen years, first as a veterinary technician, and later as a doctor of veterinary medicine.

Dr. Budge is a graduate of the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, located at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia where he served as the sergeant in arms for his class, and as vice president of the pathology club. His medical interests include surgery, pathology, neurology, and toxicology. He is also passionate about client education and ensuring that every pet owner he works with has all the information they need to make the best possible decisions for their pet.

In 2020, after cutting his teeth at a large and busy veterinary clinic, Dr. Budge founded HomeVets together with his wife, Anna, with the goal of making the veterinary experience better for pets, owners, and the animal health care team.

When Dr. Budge is not working as a veterinarian and caring for his four-legged patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and pets, playing guitar, and gardening at his home in Towson, Maryland.