Dr. Culp earned a B.S. in biochemistry from Eckerd College in 2005. She then spent time working in rural Kenya before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.

She went on to complete several one-year internships, followed by a four-year small animal surgical residency at the Ontario Veterinary College along with a doctoral degree in biomechanical testing of surgical locking plates.

Dr. Culp achieved Diplomate Status as a Small Animal Surgeon in 2018.

She spent six years as a surgeon at a small animal speciality practice in Des Moines, Iowa which she enjoyed greatly, and moved back East in 2023. When not doing surgery, Dr. Culp enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, children and her friendly Flat Coated Retriever.