Dr. Cynthia Mata grew up in San Bernardino, California, where her love of animals began early in life. Growing up, she spent most of her time caring for her family’s pets which sparked an interest in her to become a bilingual veterinarian. She attended the University of California Davis to obtain a bachelor’s degree in animal science and became a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA.
Dr. Cynthia and her family have rescued and continue to care for three German Shepherds named Thomas, Charlie, and Chuck, a Husky mix named Tito, a Shih Tzu named Petunia, and a cat named Cowwy.
Apart from veterinary medicine, Dr. Cynthia enjoys collecting plants, forest bathing, hiking, and camping at national parks.