Our staff members consists of highly trained doctors and technicians who are here to ensure you and your pet get the best of care.

Serving the following areas: Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, NOVA, and DC.

Dr. Shanthi Ramachandran holds a Bachelor’s degree in biology and neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating cum laude, as well as a Master’s degree in Physiology and Biostatistics from Georgetown University.  She received her Veterinary medical degree (VMD) from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ramachandran completed a competitive internship at VCA Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD where she developed a special interest in int

Dr. Tom Ramirez has been in Cabin John for the past 20 years.  He spent his childhood in rural PA before making the DC area his permanent home.

Dr. Ramirez studied biology at the University of Maryland – College Park.  He received his degree in veterinary medicine from Virginia Tech (Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine).  While in school, he completed two externships at MEAC (Metropolitan Emergency Animal Clinic) and South Paws with Dr. Siemering.  After completing veterin

Dr. Villar was born in Spain but considers himself a Virginia native, having lived most of his life in Charlottesville. Early on he developed a keen interest in animals, having been in their constant company as a child. His family owned a small farm that at one time or another raised pet horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and let’s not forget his prize winning donkey, Mikey.Dr. Villar pursued his Bachelor’s at the University of Virginia.

It is the mission of the Falls Church Animal Hospital to provide quality professional care to the pets to which we are entrusted. We recognize that our clients’ pets are members of their family, and we consider it our obligation to treat them accordingly.

The entire staff of the Falls Church Animal Hospital is also dedicated to meeting the special needs of our clients. We consider client service an integral part of the total care we provide.

Our mission is to provide the best possible medical, dental, surgical and holistic care for your beloved companions. We also offer pain management services for dogs, cats, and birds. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of each of our patients. We understand how much your pet means to you, and our professional staff members at Pet Lovers Animal Hospital will give our heart to help you.

We treat a variety of medical, orthopedic, and neurologic conditions including cancer, gastrointestinal disease, diabetes, obesity, pain, paralysis, fractures, ligament and muscle injuries, arthritis and post-surgical recovery. 

For over 20 years, VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & 24-hour Emergency Center has been serving the metropolitan DC community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our board-certified veterinarians provide the best specialty and emergency care for pets and their owners throughout Northern Virginia (including Falls Church, Vienna, Annandale, Burke, and McLean), Washington DC, and Montgomery County, MD. Founded in 1995 by three left-handed doctors, SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center is uniquely qualified to address major, life-threatening, challenging or difficult health problems in pets. Our specialists have undergone two to four years of advanced training following completion of their veterinary doctoral degree. They then complete rigorous qualification procedures and examinations in order to be called ?specialists.? SouthPaws? specialists provide care in our surgery, oncology, internal medicine, radiology, neurology/neurosurgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, and CritiCare departments. Our Pet Rehabilitation service is run by a real physical therapist, not someone who took a quick seminar. Our CritiCare department offers twenty-four hour admissions for urgent, critical or emergency patients, and provides continuous care including weekends and holidays. Our hospital’s compassionate and expert medical team has years of experience in companion animal medicine, and they are dedicated to one thing — helping your pets get well. In addition to our exceptional staff, SouthPaws is equipped with the most advanced, state-of-the art technology available, allowing our doctors to arrive at quicker and more accurate diagnoses and treatment protocols. Our hospital offers ultrasonagraphic examinations, neuroelectrodiagnostics, complete endoscopy services, laparoscopy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), digital radiography and fluoroscopy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), linear accelerator for radiation therapy, I-131 therapy for hyperthyroid cats, 3D Spiral CT scanner, respiratory ventilators, and five enclosed surgical suites with complex anesthetic monitoring equipment – ready to be used to provide the best care possible for your pet. Whether it is endoscopy to evaluate a gastric ulcer; ultrasonography to look for liver shunts; total hip replacement surgery for dysplasia; combination chemotherapy for lymphoma; radiation therapy for soft tissue sarcomas; blood transfusions for anemia; delicate brain surgery to remove a tumor or repair a skull fracture; corneal grafting for a lacerated eye; thoracoscopic surgery to remove a diseased pericardium; 24 hour oxygen, fluid and intravenous antibiotic therapy for pneumonia; partial mandibulectomy to remove oral cancer; or a discussion of medical, nutritional, and pain management for chronic illnesses, you are certain to find what your pet needs at SouthPaws. Thank you for visiting our site to learn more about SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center. Should your pet ever experience a medical crisis or require the expertise of a veterinary specialist, we are here to help, offering the best medical expertise, advanced technology and a dedicated and compassionate staff.