Staff

Dr. Eric Hartelius is a general practitioner and the sole owner of Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates, Stone Ridge Veterinary Clinic, and Hudson Valley Animal Wellness. He was raised in the Hudson Valley, graduating from Rondout Valley High in 1978. He earned his veterinary degree from Cornell University in 1986, graduated from the IVAS veterinary acupuncture program in 2006, and has partially completed the certification program in veterinary rehabilitation. Along with acupuncture and physical therapy he has a special interest in veterinary behavior. He founded RVVA in 1997, first in Grahamsville and then in the Kerhonkson location since 2001.

He is an avid cyclist and enjoys hiking, gardening, playing the violin, and showing his Welsh Springer Spaniels. His daughter Cheyenne is currently enrolled in culinary school. Dr. Hartelius currently has 4 dogs that he cares for; Betty, Mr. Noodles, Velvet, and Walker.

Shondelle joined the Rondout Valley Vets team in September of 2005. She graduated from Cedar Valley College with an associate’s degree in applied science focusing on Veterinary Technology and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She recently (2017) received her full certification in Canine Rehabilitation (CCRP) through the University of Tennessee. She is also certified in low-stress handling, and has her laser therapy certification. Shondelle has been in the animal care field since c. 1987 and she loves it! She enjoys walking on her property with her son, husband and dog to relax. She shares her home with 1 dog, 3 cats, a snake and a fish.

Rebecca is our newest LVT here. She works at Hudson Valley Animal Wellness and Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates as a LVT. We feel fortunate to have her, she has always loved animals and couldn’t think of anything better to base her professional career around. Rebecca has received training on low-stress handling techniques and is fully certified in laser therapy.