Dr. Lee was born and raised in Northern California. He attended the University of California Los Angeles where he received his undergraduate degree in ecology, behavior, and evolution. He earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona. 

Upon graduation, Dr. Lee completed a one-year small animal rotating internship at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center. Post-internship, he pursued general practice because he enjoys building relationships with owners and their pets, to make sure their furry family members are well.