Veterinary Specialty Center of Sturbridge

Veterinary Specialty Center of Sturbridge Veterinary Specialty Center Of Sturbridge
Privately Owned: Paul McCarthy DACVS, Sheila McCarthy DVM

Located on Rt 20, Charlton Rd in Sturbridge MA
On the RIGHT side, ~1/4 mile east on Route 20 from the Junction of I-84/I-90/MA 20.
~0.15mi west from the Walmart Plaza in Sturbridge

What a great time on this beautiful day!
09/20/2025

What a great time on this beautiful day!

Come on down to Westview creamery for a great event for Second Chances Cruise for Critters and meet the VSCS team and h...
09/20/2025

Come on down to Westview creamery for a great event for Second Chances Cruise for Critters
and meet the VSCS team and have your pets picture taken to be featured on our facebook ❤️

09/20/2025

🚗🔥 CAR SHOW + FALL FUN = ONE AMAZING DAY! 🔥🐾
Join VSC at Westview Farms Creamery in Monson for an unforgettable day as we support the Second Chance Cruise for Critters — and we’d love to see YOU there!
We’re proud to be part of this awesome event, and even more excited to cheer on our very own Shannon B. and her dog Grimlock as they give a special demo you won't want to miss! 🐶💪
💥 Classic cars
🐕 Live canine demos
🍦 Ice Cream, Food, corn maze, hay rides and pumpkin picking
💙 Live Music!!! All in support of a great cause

📍 Westview Farms 109 East HIll Rd. Monson, MA
📅 September 20th 10am-3pm

Bring your friends, (dogs welcome on leash), all of your family, and your love for cars — let’s make it a day to remember!

Things are well underway at the North America Diving Dogs Northeast Regional Championships! If you are in the Franklin C...
09/05/2025

Things are well underway at the North America Diving Dogs Northeast Regional Championships! If you are in the Franklin CT area this weekend stop in and watch some dogs fly! And stop by our booth and say hi! Good luck to everyone competing this weekend! 🏆

Happy 5 year Anniversary Rehab!!!
07/28/2025

Happy 5 year Anniversary Rehab!!!

07/28/2025

CONGRATULATION ARE IN ORDER FOR THE 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR OUR REHABILITATION AND SPORT PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT!!

Many years ago, we recognized a vital need in our surgical practice: Physical Rehabilitation. Our surgeons saw the value immediately, and our technicians were on board—pre- and post-surgical patients could benefit immensely. Unfortunately, space limitations kept us from fully realizing that vision, so we did what we could within our constraints.
That began to change in 2019 when we expanded our practice and purchased the building next door. This expansion opened the door—literally and figuratively—for the development of a dedicated Rehabilitation facility. Around that same time, Shannon B., CVT, joined our Surgery team. Little did we know, Shannon and (soon-to-join) Dr. Deb Lytle shared a powerful vision for advancing our practice with the addition of a full Rehabilitation department.
Dr. Lytle joined VSC in July 2020, just as she was finishing her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) certification. By the end of July of that year, thanks to the combined passion and initiative of Dr. Lytle and Shannon, our Rehabilitation department officially launched. They started in a modest space and did all the things—hands-on care, scheduling, planning, and building the foundation from scratch.
In October 2020, we took a major step forward with the addition of our Underwater Treadmill. The original Rehab team—Dr. Deb Lytle, Shannon B., CVT, and Cullen McCarthy—set the tone for what would become a vital component of our practice.
Shannon B is working towards her CCRP. We welcomed Maureen C. CCRP, PTA who brings additional training from the human world and massage therapy, further strengthening our team’s expertise. Jeanette L., CVT, a previous member of our Surgery team with a strong interest in Rehab, and working towards her CCRP status, also joined the department. Ben Shryock, DVM, adds in Chiropractic care. Most recently, Ashley K. came on board as an assistant and is actively working toward obtaining her CVT credentials.
We are incredibly proud of our Rehab team—their vision, their dedication, and their unwavering commitment to the patients and the mission of VSC. What began as an idea born of necessity has evolved into a cornerstone of our comprehensive care approach. We can’t wait to see what this amazing team accomplishes next.
Join us in congratulating this wonderful crew!!!

Brooklyn, Arko, and Waldo stopped by to say “Hi” rocking their Back on Track cooling coats!! Staying cool on this hot da...
07/06/2025

Brooklyn, Arko, and Waldo stopped by to say “Hi” rocking their Back on Track cooling coats!! Staying cool on this hot day during their break times between jumps! 💦

We are here at the Big Bang Qualifier down at Central K9! Stop by and see some dogs fly! We are taking Back on Track ord...
07/06/2025

We are here at the Big Bang Qualifier down at Central K9! Stop by and see some dogs fly! We are taking Back on Track orders as well! 🇺🇸

BEAT THE HEAT SPECIAL🔥 Select cooling products on sale this week! 10% off all IN STOCK cool on track products! UPDATE: H...
06/23/2025

BEAT THE HEAT SPECIAL🔥
Select cooling products on sale this week!
10% off all IN STOCK cool on track products!

UPDATE: Here’s what we’ve got left;

1 50cm cooling coats
1 40cm cooling coat

Shoot us a message or give the office a call and mention this post!

We will be placing another order soon so if you need cooling products shoot us a message!

🌟 Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! 🌟Today, we proudly celebrate the compassionate, dedicated, and skilled veterinarian...
06/18/2025

🌟 Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! 🌟

Today, we proudly celebrate the compassionate, dedicated, and skilled veterinarians who make the Veterinary Specialty Center of Sturbridge such an extraordinary place.

To Dr. Paul McCarthy, Dr. Sheila Johnson, Dr. Megan Griffin, Dr. Janet Welch, Dr. Deb Lytle, Dr. Simone Palladino, Dr. Sara Wlodarczyk, Dr. Ben Shryock, Dr. Natalie Koons, and Dr. Whitney Phipps—thank you for your unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our patients.

Each of you brings unique strengths, endless compassion, and a deep dedication to the animals and families we serve. Your hard work, long hours, and tireless efforts do not go unnoticed.

From all of us at VSCS: Thank you for all you do. 🐾💙

05/26/2025

Veterinary Specialty Center of Sturbridge will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men, women, and loyal service dogs who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. 🐾❤️🇺🇸

We will be back tomorrow.

Wishing you a safe and animal healthy Memorial Day.

🌟 Veterinary Assistant Week Spotlight: Ashley K. 🌟Today we’re highlighting Ashley K., a dedicated and hardworking member...
05/24/2025

🌟 Veterinary Assistant Week Spotlight: Ashley K. 🌟

Today we’re highlighting Ashley K., a dedicated and hardworking member of our team here at Veterinary Specialty Center of Sturbridge! 💙

Ashley is a true multitasker — seamlessly juggling phone calls, assisting where needed, and always stepping in to support her teammates and our patients. Her calm, can-do attitude makes a big impact every day.

When she’s not at work, Ashley loves spending time with her family, including her two wonderful kids and their beloved cat. 🐱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Thank you, Ashley, for all that you do — we’re lucky to have you on the team!

Address

175 & 173 Charlton Road
Sturbridge, MA
01566

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+17742413111

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