Nurturing Happiness and
Health for Pets Since 2010
Experience Compassionate Pet Care at Gettysburg Pike Animal Clinic
At Gettysburg Pike Animal Clinic, our dedicated team, led by veterinarian Dr. Barbara Ramos-Rivera, is committed to providing outstanding veterinary care and building strong relationships with both pet owners and their furry companions.
Located in Mechanicsburg, PA, our clinic offers a variety of veterinary services, such as acupuncture, laser therapy, and VSMT, reflecting our continuous efforts to enhance our knowledge and care practices. We take pride in serving the Central Pennsylvania communities, ensuring that every pet and their family receive the utmost care and respect.
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Meet Our Veterinary Care Team
Dr. Barbara Ramos-Rivera,
Veterinarian
Dr. Barbara Ramos-Rivera was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She received her BS in Microbiology from the University of Idaho in 1994 and her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 2001. She has been practicing Veterinary medicine in the Central Pennsylvania area for 20 years. Over the years, Dr. Ramos-Rivera has developed an interest in alternative medicine modalities. Dr. Ramos-Rivera received her certification in Small Animal Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in Florida in 2006. She completed her post-doctorate studies in VSMT from the Healing Oasis in Wisconsin in 2013. In November of 2015, Dr Ramos-Rivera became the new owner of the Gettysburg Pike Animal Clinic. She lives with her husband, Laszlo, her two beautiful children, Xander and Xerena, and their hairless cats, Mr. Wrinkles and Putcy.
Tiffany Myers
Office Manager, Veterinary Technician
Tiffany is the Office Manager and a veterinary technician here at Gettysburg Pike Animal Clinic. She has been a veterinary technician since 2005 and joined the Gettysburg Pike Animal Clinic team in December of 2015. She enjoys all aspects of the veterinary field, especially surgery and dental cleaning. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, sewing, and spending time with her husband, Cody. She resides in New Oxford with her 4 cats, Kitty Mo, Sheriff Carl, Scribbles, and Trouble.
Cassandra Gainey
Veterinary Assistant
Cassandra is a Veterinary Assistant and joined our team in November 2017 after moving here from Flagstaff, Arizona. She lives in Mechanicsburg with her husband Jonny, her son Owen, a dog named Doug, and 3 cats, Blue, Gus, and Ollie. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and traveling.
Michele McAlpine
Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist
Is a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist and joined the Gettysburg Pike team in March 2025. Lives in the Carlisle/Mechanicsburg area and has lived there most of her life. She has 3 children, 4 grandchildren, 2 grand puppies, and 1 grand kitty. When not working, she likes spending time with her family, going to her grandchildren’s sporting events, and watching crime shows.
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