About Us

Dr. Sunil Kakarla, an experienced and compassionate veterinarian in Cary, NC, grew up in India. After graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine in India, he practiced as a companion animal veterinarian for five years in a metropolitan city in India. He moved to the United States in 2005 with a passion for practicing high-quality veterinary medicine in an advanced setting. During that process, he pursued his MS and Ph.D. in a renowned lab at Marshall University in West Virginia.

As a graduate student, Dr. Kakarla performed cutting-edge research and had several high impact publications to his credit. While pursuing graduate studies, he simultaneously completed the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE) in 2010.

Soon after this accomplishment, he began volunteering at several local animal hospitals. He completed his clinical experience program and obtained his license to practice in the US the same year.

In 2011, after graduating with a doctoral degree, he joined a small animal practice in Durham/RTP where he established a huge clientele and treated about 6000 to 7000 pets per year.

With his continued passion to provide the best quality veterinary care, he joined the state-of-the-art Walnut Street Animal Hospital in June 2016. As a veterinarian in the RTP area of NC, he strongly believes in quality care for pets and in being available to his patients when needed.

Sunil Kakarla is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and has special interests in dermatology and soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, as well as emergency medicine. Dr. Kakarla is married and has a son and a daughter. He enjoys spending quality time with his family, including his 1-year-old Golden-Doodle, Brownie, and a 4-year-old Poodle, Milky. He enjoys serving his community by actively helping rescue groups and shelter pets, and in his free time, he plays volleyball.

Dr. Sri graduated from the College of Veterinary Sciences in Tirupati, India, in 1998.  Over the past 25 years, he has built a distinguished career, combining public service with private practice in the veterinary field.  His extensive experience includes serving in various governmental roles in India, where he worked on public health initiatives and animal welfare programs.  Alongside these roles, Dr. Sri also managed his own successful pet clinic, where he provided comprehensive care to companion animals, ensuring their health and well-being.

Dr. Sri has been deeply committed to community service through his involvement with non-governmental organizations (NGOs).  He has made significant contributions to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program, a crucial initiative aimed at controlling the population of stray dogs and reducing the spread of zoonotic diseases such as rabies.  His efforts in rabies control have been particularly impactful, helping to curb the incidence of this deadly disease in stray dog populations, thus enhancing public health and safety.

Driven by a passion for advancing veterinary care, Dr. Sri pursued the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certification, a rigorous program administered by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).  This certification reflects his commitment to achieving the highest standards in veterinary practice and his dedication to providing advanced care for companion animals.  This desire to work in a more advanced clinical setting led him to join us, where he continues to apply his skills and knowledge in a dynamic, modern veterinary practice.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Sri values quality time with his family.  He enjoys spending time with his spouse, Jyotsna, and their only child, Harsha.  He balances his professional commitments with his personal life, ensuring that he remains connected

Sarah is an NC State graduate with double majors in Animal Science and Applied Nutrition. She has lived with animals her entire life and has always had a special place in her heart for them. She has been with the company since 2019, and she loves her job. Not only does she have the opportunity to meet new people and pets on a daily basis, but she also gets to help those fur babies stay happy and healthy with their families. Her favorite things to do outside of work include spending time with her furry kiddos; two dogs named Ochi and Denali, and two cats named Juniper and George. When she’s not at work, you can find her hiking with her dog, or taking part in any other activities in which she can include them.

Hello! My name is Caitlin, and I have been with Walnut Street Animal Hospital since 2017. I started out as a receptionist and after being with this practice for a year, I was promoted to Manager and transferred to our sister location, Capital Boulevard Animal Hospital. I absolutely loved the experience of opening a new clinic and getting acquainted with all of the rescues. I am excited to start my new role as Client Coordinator with the company. I have always loved working with clients and making sure the owner and furbaby have a positive experience. In my free time, I am with my 2 human kiddos as well as my own furbabies.

Estefania has been working as a veterinary assistant for eight years, three of those years at this location. She is fluent in Spanish and English. She loves working with animals as it has been her passion since she was a little kid. She has three dogs, two lizards, one bearded dragon, and four parakeets. She has one son that loves animals as well. She loves learning new things and when not working at the clinic she loves spending time with her family.

Victoria really loves animals of all species because she can learn and observe so much about them. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with a minor in Biochemistry. Her favorite color is purple and she wants to see every animal flourish and blossom.

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Lin earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from NC State University. She is passionate about pursuing veterinary school. Lin believes in advancing animal health and well-being through scientific research. In her free time, she enjoys caring for her animals, spending quality time with her family, volunteering, and exploring new culinary experiences as a devoted foodie!