I received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Nihon University in Japan in 2006. I then received a Ph.D. in Veterinary Anesthesiology from Nihon University in 2024. I was approved for charter member in Certified Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Practitioner (CVAPP) with in Japanese Society of Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery (JSVAS) in 2023. I began employment at Veteterinary teaching hospital of Nihon University School of Veterinary Medicine in the College of Bioresource Sciences as a clinical intern (2006-2010), and clinical fellow (2010-2017). I began employment at Nippon Life & Science University School of Veterinary Nursing & Technology as a research assistant (2017-2019) before being promoted to assistant professor (2019-present).