Catherine earned an English degree (summa cum laude) from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in 1991. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Catherine has experience in veterinary emergency medicine as well as general practice with particular interest in veterinary dermatology and feline medicine. Outside of work, Catherine keeps in shape studying Krav Maga and Muay Thai kickboxing [citation].