SAN ANTONIO, July 24, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The owners and staff at Babcock Hills Veterinary Hospital are excited to share news of their building expansion currently underway. The new changes to the hospital will provide more room to better serve their clients and patients. The hospital will have four new exam rooms, a larger area for in house laboratory services and a new dental suite. The expansion is in response to the growing needs of pet owners in the community and the staff of Babcock Hills Veterinary Hospital looks forward to providing an environment that meets the physical and emotional needs to all their patients.

The expansion is expected to be complete by the end of this year or the very beginning of 2017. The gated dog park will return in the next few months to allow patients some playtime while waiting for a team member.

Dr. Sherry Knopp and Dr. Jack Speir have served residents of San Antonio and the surrounding area since 1984. As an Accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association, Babcock Hills Veterinary Hospital is within the top 15 percent of all U.S. animal hospitals. Their well trained staff has a love for animals and are dedicated to providing pets with the highest quality of care and owners with exceptional compassion and professionalism. Veterinary services at Babcock Hills Veterinary Hospital include wellness exams, vaccinations, treatment for illnesses and injuries, dental care, spay/neuter services, general surgical procedures, radiology, laser therapy, bathing and boarding. A specialty surgeon and a boarded internist are available in the hospital to perform advanced surgeries and techniques as needed. Babcock Hills has a wide inventory of quality prescription diet foods for specific diseases common in small animals as well as preventative medications such as flea and heartworm medication.