The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) announced the appointment of Sarah Rivera, VMD as its new chief medical officer.

Dr. Rivera earned her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania and has spent the past several years at a private veterinary practice. Her professional interests have always included surgery and shelter medicine - two areas she is now excited to focus on in her new role.

Dr. Rivera's appointment reflects ARL's ongoing commitment to providing high quality affordable veterinary care and advancing its mission to care for animals, support families and advocate for better lives for pets in Berks County.

Dr. Rivera joins Dr. Elisabeth Lopez and Dr. Hannah Wittorff in providing veterinary care to the more than 5,000 pets served at the shelter each year.

For information about the veterinary services offered at the ARL or its mobile clinics, visit http://www.berksarl.org or call 610-373-8830, ext. 640.