Dr. Rachel Wu was born in the San Francisco Bay Area, and moved to Davis, CA, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from UC Davis. After spending some time as a veterinary assistant in San Francisco, she returned to Davis where she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from UC Davis in 2019. Dr. Wu joined the team at VCA American River after graduation and has remained here since. Dr. Wu is dedicated to advocating for animals, and loves seeing the community's beloved pets feel better after diagnosis and treatment. She enjoys spending her time with her husband, playing fetch with her dog, and snuggling up with her cat. In her free time she enjoys cooking, gathering with family and friends, and traveling.