Ocean County Veterinary Hospital and its affiliate, Fischer Veterinary Hospital, are excited to welcome Dr. Kara Ruthberg as an associate veterinarian to its staff.

Dr. Kara Ruthberg graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Glasgow University, Scotland, in June 2012. She earned her undergraduate degree from Boston University College of Arts and Sciences in 2008.

Dr. Ruthberg has strong interests in cardiology, neurology, and a particular passion for avian and reptile medicine. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Ruthberg enjoys Mediterranean cooking, traveling, and spending time with her very loud Sun Conure, Lucy, who loves to talk.