Dr. Kayla Mochizuki grew up in Southern California. She graduated in 2015 from Missouri Valley College with a Bachelor of Biological Science and a minor in Chemistry. She received her Master of Public Health in 2020 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. After obtaining her degree, Dr. Mochizuki completed a one-year rotating internship at California Veterinary Specialists in Carlsbad, California.

In her free time, she enjoys looking after her collection of plants and animals. She also enjoys spending time outdoors when the weather is nice; hiking, camping, paddleboarding and snowboarding are some of her favorite activities.