Dr. Daniels is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a horse owner, and has owned Virginia Equine PLLC, a private veterinary practice, since 1997 after receiving his undergraduate degree in animal science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University in 1993. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians, the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the Virginia Association of Equine Practitioners. In addition to his prior work as an advisor on the development of medication regulations for the Virginia Horse Racing Commission, he is currently an officer for the Virginia HBPA and has served since 2021 as President and Chairman of the Board for the National HBPA.