Masami Seplow was born and raised in Japan and received her bachelor's degree in sociology in Japan, then moved to Miami, FL to obtain her Master's degree in Hospital Management, but decided to be a veterinarian before receiving her degree. She received her degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida (Go Gators!). After working as a general practitioner at a 24 hour hospital, Masami Seplow decided to be certified in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and as been practicing for longer than 15 years.

She received another certification in canine rehabilitation in 2015. She is particularly interested in geriatric medicine and food therapy, in addition to rehab and Chinese medicine, because all of these modalities are positive and gentle. She has two rescued chihuahuas, Ellie and Lucas (and occasional fosters). She also loves cooking and playing music (she used to join the amateur orchestra as a violist).

Cathy is originally from the Fresno area. She graduated from the Western College of Allied Health Career in Sacramento California in 1981 as a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has since worked in daytime practice, emergency medicine, and critical care hospitals. She also was an instructor at San Joaquin Valley College for Veterinary Technician Program for two years, and worked as a surgery coordinator for the Central Valley from 2004 to 2014, coordinating for two Boarded Veterinary Surgeons.

In 2004, she also completed her BA in Management and Organizational Development at Fresno Pacific University. She also completed her certification in Canine Rehabilitation at the University of Tennessee in 2007. Currently, Cathy has been the lead Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner for UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital since May 2014. In August 2015, she lectured for the Veterinary Technician Back to School conference.

Cathy is the mother of three, two of which are in college and youngest is enlisted in the Army. A few of her personal hobbies include pilates, aerobics instruction, and endurance racing. She also enjoys coming home to her two French bulldogs, who keep her very busy.

Ciera has been in the field of veterinary medicine for six years, with a background in general practice and Fear Free certification. Her passion for patient care led her to pursue a career in rehabilitation, where she thrives on building strong connections with both pets and their owners. She finds great joy in seeing her patients progress and isn’t shy about celebrating their achievements—you may even hear her cheering them on from the lobby!
Outside of work, Ciera enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her nephew at his soccer games. She also loves fishing with her significant other and has a lifelong appreciation for sports, having played softball, rugby, and golf. In addition to her love for animals, she has a musical side—she was a member of an advanced jazz choir that performed at venues like Disneyland!