Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Shanthi Ramachandran holds a Bachelor's degree in biology and neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating cum laude, as well as a Master's degree in Physiology and Biostatistics from Georgetown University. She received her Veterinary medical degree (VMD) from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ramachandran completed a competitive internship at VCA Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD where she developed a special interest in internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. As a USDA accredited veterinarian, Dr. Ramachandran is licensed to issue international veterinary health certificates.Native to Bethesda, Dr. Ramachandran attended Walt Whitman High School and worked as a technician at Alpine while in high school. She has grown to love the Alpine family, and she is delighted to join them as a veterinarian. In her free time, she and her husband Tayan enjoy hiking on the Billy Goat trail, running, scuba diving, fine dining and travel. They love their mischievous dog Chaaya, a hound lab rescue. Chaaya accompanies Dr. Ramachandran to work every day and sleeps under her desk. She is the managing veterinarian here at Alpine.
