Dr. Ellie Cepo grew up in Monroe, Michigan and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo in Ohio. She attended Iowa State University for veterinary school and graduated with honors in May of 2023. She spent her first year in the profession working as a small animal veterinarian in Washington, DC and is now residing in Sioux Falls with her fiance. They have 3 young and naughty cats named Merck, Mikey, and Mavis. Dr. Cepo has special interests in dermatology, preventative medicine, and client communication. In her free time, she loves to read, watch Gilmore Girls, and travel.