Barbara Ramos-Rivera, DVM

Specialties

At Confederate Woods Veterinary Hospital, we place emphasis on preventative care. Annual wellness exams, proper vaccination, and good husbandry; including spaying and neutering, microchipping and proper diet are fundamental ways to protect your pet against common life-​threatening diseases and promote life-​long health. We routinely perform dental prophylaxis, and diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasound. We also perform the alternative modalities of laser therapy, acupuncture and small animal spinal manipulation therapy. We commonly care for cats, dogs, and birds, as well as some pocket pets. We are also proud to offer a safe and caring environment for cats and dogs to board when your family is away. It is our goal to help pets live the best life possible through the education of pet owners and by offering high quality veterinary medical services.

History

Established in 1980.

Confederate Woods Veterinary Hospital is a full-​service animal hospital, located in Gettysburg, PA. Our practice has been family owned since 1980 and since then has been committed to providing the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for our highly-​valued patients. The professional and courteous staff at our hospital seeks to promote responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-​related educational opportunities for our clients. We strive to offer excellence in veterinary care to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Please take a moment to contact us today to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how our hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

Meet the Manager

Barbara R.

Manager

Dr. Barbara Ramos-​Rivera was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At an early age she decided to become a veterinarian, and in 1989 started her studies at the University of Puerto Rico. One year later she transferred to the University of Idaho where she completes her BS in Microbiology. After graduation she moved to Lexington, KY where she worked as a microbiologist. Soon after that she enrolled at the University of Kentucky where she continued her studies in cell biology. She was accepted at Auburn University, where she completed her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She moved to Palmyra, PA where she practiced for ten years. After a short hiatus she has resumed her professional career with us at Confederate Woods. Dr. Ramos’s professional interests include small animal surgery and medicine as well as the alternative medicine practice of acupuncture. At this time she plans to obtain her certification in chiropractic manipulation of small animals. Her hobbies are Zumba and reading.