Dr. Duggan hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she grew up riding and showing on the hunter-jumper circuit. She received her undergraduate degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, before attending veterinary school at the University of Guelph.

Following her graduation in 2020, Dr. Duggan completed a rotating internship with Moore Equine Veterinary Center in Calgary, Alberta, which sparked an interest in sports medicine and surgery. When she's not working, she enjoys exploring New York and hiking with her dog, Winston.