Meet The Veterinarians Team

Dr. Kathleen Laux became the proud sole owner of Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates in May 2023 and continues to work alongside the past owner, Dr. Eric Hartelius. It was very important to her to keep the practice a local, small business and not see it sold to a corporation.

Dr Eric Hartelius is a general companion animal practitioner and is the former owner of Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates. He was raised in the Hudson Valley, graduating from Rondout Valley High School in 1978.

Dr. Troy Hexter grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He comes from a family where he always had a love for animals. He went to Ohio State University for his undergraduate and then to The Ohio State University for his Doctorate.