ROCK HILL –  Catskill Veterinary Services in Rock Hill is expanding its commitment to animal care and the community with the construction of a new 15,000-square-foot facility set to open next August.

The project, which broke ground in the late summer, has been in the works for the last five years and promises to bring state-of-the-art veterinary care to the Hudson Valley.

The new building will replace the current Rock Hill location, tripling its capacity with 14 more examination rooms, three operating rooms, an intensive care unit and specialized wards for different types of patients. The facility will also include an exotics department for animals such as rabbits, birds and reptiles.

“It’s going to give us better structure and layout to provide more intensive care for patients,” said Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio, owner of Catskill Veterinary Services. “The goal is to create a more comforting environment focused on patient care and client experience.”

The expansion will allow Catskill Veterinary Services to continue serving the Sullivan County area and the lower part of New York State. The hospital’s new features will support advanced diagnostic and treatment options including oncology, ultrasounds, cardiograms and endoscopic procedures. There will be a dedicated dental suite, a pharmacy, and on-site barn for farm animals.

Beyond patient care, the new facility will help continue to train the next generation of veterinary professionals. The practice currently partners with universities to provide hands-on experience for veterinary students and technicians, and the new facility will help enhance the quality of education. 

As Dr. D’Abbraccio explained, “This will really shape the future of veterinary medicine in our region.”

Unlike many large hospitals, Catskill Veterinary Services remains locally owned and operated. 

“We are proud to be community based,” D’Abbraccio shared. “It helps us guide the therapy that we want and what we’re doing.” 

As public interest in high quality pet care grows, Catskill Veterinary Services hopes this expansion will meet the community’s growing needs. “People’s expectations for pet care have grown tremendously over the last decade,” Dr. D’Abbraccio said, “and we’re excited to keep growing with them.