Dr. Subbarayan grew up outside of Atlanta in Roswell, Georgia. During undergrad, she assisted in a research study observing sea otters off the coast of Alaska and has wanted to work with animals ever since. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Animal and Poultry Sciences in 2010 and went on to work with sea turtles, raptors, bears, and marine mammals prior to starting veterinary school in 2014. Dr. Subbarayan graduated from the University of Georgia with her DVM in 2018 and has been with Island Veterinary Clinic since. She enjoys spending time exploring Savannah, reading, and walking her dog, Raleigh [citation].