Dr. Sunil Kakarla
DVM, PH.D, Owner
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. Sravanthi Bodapati
DVM, MS. Owner
Dr. Sravanthi Bodapati, better known as Dr. B. or Dr. Bodapati, earned her DVM from SVVU in India, in 2009 and a Master’s degree in Biology from Marshall University in West Virginia. She has been practicing veterinary medicine in the United States since 2012.
Dr. Bodapati enjoys veterinary medicine and, prior to working as a veterinarian, she was a research associate at Marshall University where she studied cancer and diabetes. Her Professional Interests include soft tissue surgery, Dentistry and Internal Medicine where she applies her extensive knowledge and skills to ensure the best outcomes for her Patients. At Family Pet Hospital, Dr Bodapati continues to uphold a standard of excellence in Veterinary care, fostering a compassionate environment for both pets and their owners. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Outside of work, Dr. Bodapati enjoys watching movies and spending time with her family, including her kids and her cat.
Dr. Srinivasa Rao Thulluri
Veterinarian
Dr. Srinivasa Rao Thulluri, better known as Dr. T., has been practicing veterinary medicine in the USA since 2012 and joined Family Pet Hospital in 2021. He is a general practitioner with special interests in Dentistry, Internal Medicine, and Preventative Care. He earned his DVM from SVVU in India and a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Marshall University in West Virginia. Dr. T. enjoys science, and prior to working as a veterinarian, he was a research associate at Marshall University studying diabetes and cancer. He is a member of the American Veterinarian Medical Association and the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association.
Outside of work, Dr. Thulluri enjoys watching movies and spending time with his wife, kids, and kitten, Hunter.
