Dr. Francyrette Seda, DVM
Dr. Seda joined Flora in 2026 after earning her veterinary degree at NC State. She worked as a veterinary technologist before vet school, speaks English and Spanish, and loves surgery, dentistry, and helping itchy pets feel better.
- NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 2026
- In veterinary medicine since 2020
- Habla español
- Veterinary school
- NC State University, 2026
- Practicing since
- 2026, and in veterinary medicine since 2020
- Hometown
- Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Special interests
- Surgery, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology
- Favorite procedure
- Soft tissue surgery, especially foreign body removal
- Pets at home
- Venus Sofía del Mar Caribe, an 11-year-old calico
- Fun fact
- During vet school she cared for a young red kangaroo
Meet Dr. Seda
Her story
Dr. Seda grew up in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. When she was young, her family's rescued dog had a litter of puppies, and they caught parvovirus. None of them survived. She didn't know then about vaccines or preventive care. She only knew how helpless it felt, and she decided she wanted to help other families avoid that kind of loss.
She volunteered with the Humane Society of Puerto Rico and Spayathon for Puerto Rico, then earned a degree in veterinary technology at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. As a veterinary technologist at CEVET, a specialty hospital in San Juan, she assisted with surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, and chemotherapy. Working beside those doctors made her certain she wanted to become one.
She earned her DVM at NC State in 2026. She chose Flora for its diverse team, its AAHA accreditation, and the mentorship of Dr. Lima and Dr. Kidd.
“For me, caring for the person on the other side of the exam table is an important part of caring for the pet.”Dr. Francyrette Seda
Areas of focus
Surgery
Soft tissue surgery, including spays and neuters, hernias, and foreign body removal
Dentistry
Treating painful teeth and gum disease so pets feel better right away
Skin and allergies
Itching, paw licking, and head shaking
Digestive disease
Long-term care for pets with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Pain management
For surgery patients, seniors, and pets with chronic conditions
Preventive care
Vaccines and parasite prevention, the care that protects pets from diseases like parvo
Surgery
Soft tissue surgery is Dr. Seda's favorite part of the job, including spays and neuters, hernia repair, wound repair, mass removal, and foreign body removal. She likes that surgery offers a clear, hands-on way to fix a problem, relieve pain, and send a pet home feeling better.
Education and training
- 2020Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
- CEVETVeterinary technologist at Centro de Especialistas Veterinarios de Puerto Rico, a specialty hospital in San Juan
- SpayathonAnesthesia technician at high-volume spay and neuter clinics in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
- 2026Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine
During veterinary school
- Shelter medicine externship at the Animal Protection Society of Durham, including high-volume spay and neuter surgery and care during a parvovirus outbreak
- Externship, and later veterinary technician work, at Armadale Animal Hospital
- Externship with Dr. Swan at Middle Creek Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Animal Clinic
- Veterinary Scholars summer research at NC State on fine-needle samples from dog livers, presented as an abstract, poster, and talk
- President of the Latinx Veterinary Medical Association at NC State
- Volunteer at community wellness and rabies clinics in North Carolina, where she translated for Spanish-speaking families
How Dr. Seda approaches care
Dr. Seda wants every owner to leave feeling heard, supported, and comfortable asking questions. She believes the best plan is one you make together. She'll explain her recommendations honestly, listen to your concerns, and never pressure you into a decision. If she doesn't have an answer right away, she'll tell you and look into it or talk it through with a colleague.
As a bilingual veterinarian, she knows how overwhelming medical information can feel when it isn't in your first language. She wants English- and Spanish-speaking families to feel equally comfortable taking part in their pet's care.
Questions pet owners ask about Dr. Seda
Does Dr. Seda speak Spanish?
Yes. Sí, la Dra. Seda habla español. She grew up in Puerto Rico and is happy to explain your pet's care in Spanish so you can ask all your questions.
How does Dr. Seda help nervous pets?
She uses calm handling, treats, as little restraint as possible, and breaks when a pet needs them. When it helps, she may recommend medication before the visit to keep stress low.
Will Dr. Seda walk me through all my options?
Yes. She'll tell you what's medically best, explain it clearly, and work with you on a plan that fits your family. She'll never pressure you into a decision you're not comfortable with.
Looking ahead
Dr. Seda is building her surgical skills, from routine soft tissue procedures to more advanced cases. She'll attend Zoetis' Power Into Practice training in Las Vegas for hands-on work in anesthesia, dentistry, dermatology, and soft tissue surgery, and she plans more training in surgery, dentistry, and ultrasound. She's also curious about eye care, cancer care, and small mammal medicine, and she's working toward her USDA accreditation.
One personal goal is to relearn American Sign Language so she can welcome even more families.
Outside the clinic
Dr. Seda and her partner, Diego, adopted their calico, Venus Sofía del Mar Caribe, from a shelter in Puerto Rico. Now 11, Venus is sweet, full of personality, and sure that everything in the house belongs to her. Dr. Seda loves hiking, the beach, movies, and traveling, especially to Italy and Spain. She's still exploring the local restaurant scene and welcomes recommendations. She's a coffee person (a cortado, please), and her grandma has called her “Fresa,” Spanish for strawberry, since she was little.
Book a visit with Dr. Seda
Schedule online or call us at (407) 348-4840. We're open Monday through Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
