Veterinary Specialty Center of Sturbridge – Vets in Sturbridge
Clinic Overview
Veterinary Specialty Center of Sturbridge is a specialty and urgent care veterinary clinic in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. It treats dogs and cats and offers surgical specialties along with rehabilitation services. The clinic lists hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–8:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, and is closed Sunday, with urgent care offered during those hours by appointment.
Services
- •Specialty surgery, including advanced and minimally invasive procedures (arthroscopy, laparoscopy)
- •Orthopedic surgery (CCL, FHO, fracture repair, MPL, TPLO, TPO)
- •Soft tissue surgery
- •Oncologic surgery
- •Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery
- •Reconstructive surgery and upper airway surgery
- •Wound management
- •Pain management (perioperative and ongoing)
- •Regenerative medicine (stem cell injections, platelet rich plasma (PRP), cartilage regeneration techniques)
- •Rehabilitation and sports performance services
- •Hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill)
- •Urgent care/emergency services during posted hours (appointment required)
Pricing
No published pricing information is available for this clinic.
People
Paul McCarthy (DVM, DACVS) is listed as CEO and practice owner, and Sheila McCarthy (DVM) is listed as hospital director. Simone Palladino (DVM) is listed as community outreach coordinator and also under urgent care. Reviews also mention a Dr. Ben.
Reviews
Veterinary Specialty Center of Sturbridge has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 184 reviews. Recent comments describe quick scheduling for a cat with gastrointestinal issues, clear follow-up communication that reduced stress during a difficult diagnosis, and positive recovery after surgery (including a salivary mucocele procedure).

