Dr. Stuart Stiffey

Dr. Stiffey is a member of Hurley Veterinary Hospital’s veterinary team since 2025. A native of Pearl River, he currently resides in Woodstock, NY. Dr. Stiffey completed undergraduate studies at SUNY Albany in 1984 before earning a DVM degree from veterinary school at Louisiana State University in 1995.

Prior to Hurley Veterinary Hospiral, Dr. Stiffey practiced veterinary medicine at Banfield of Newburgh in New York; VCA Montgomery Road Animal Hospital in Westfield, MA; South Peak Veterinary Hospital in Woodstock, NY; Merrimack Veterinary Hospital in Merrimack, NH and New Baltimore Animal Hospital as medical director. His medical interests include surgery and epidemiology.

Family is very important to Dr. Stiffey. He enjoys spending time with his wife Margaret, a retired graphic designer, and their daughter Julia, who was adopted from Moldova, his maternal grandparent’s country. He also enjoys his time with his pup, Mr. Spats, a Collie who loves bagels!

Dr. Stiffey has been an avid cyclist for many years, having ridden across the country three times. He also enjoy hiking, and has completed most of the Appalachian trail. Woodworking, metal working, and home improvement are other hobbies he enjoys in his free time.