A native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Jaeger graduated from Syracuse University, then earned her DVM from North Carolina State University. She completed an academic internship at Oklahoma State University and a specialized orthopedic surgical internship at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Jaeger returned to North Carolina State University for her surgical residency training while earning a master's degree in Specialized Veterinary Medicine. A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, she is a faculty member of AO North America Veterinary and lectures annually for AO North America.

Dr. Jaeger serves as a peer reviewer for the journals Veterinary Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) and Veterinary Surgery, has an avid interest in orthopedic research and has authored several scientific articles. Dr. Jaeger also works as a surgeon for Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and has special expertise in fracture repair, joint stabilization, angular limb deformities and rehabilitation.