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May 31st, 2017 | Posted in General, Procedures / Services
UVS is happy to announce our participation in the 10th Anniversary of the ACVO/StokesRx National Service Animal Eye Exam event! During the entire month of May, service animals were invited to receive free screening eye exams from participating Ophthalmologists. This year was a record-breaking year with 290 participating Ophthalmologists from all over the United States and Canada. UVS has two Ophthalmologists on staff, Dr. Christa Corbett and Dr. Keith Montgomery, who donated their time and services to the ACVO/StokesRx Eye Exams…
June 7th, 2016 | Posted in General, Procedures / Services
Wednesday, May 25 marked the final day of the 2016 ACVO (American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology)/StokesRx Service Dog screening exams for Dr. Christa Corbett and the ophthalmology team at Upstate Veterinary Specialties. This is the 9th year of the annual ACVO service dog eye screenings, and the 4th year for UVS participation. Every May registered service dogs are eligible to participate and receive a free Ophthalmologic examination by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist. During these eye exams, Dr. Corbett checks…
May 6th, 2016 | Posted in General, Procedures / Services
Every May, UVS Ophthalmologist Dr. Christa Corbett donates her time and expertise to participate in the ACVO/StokesRx Service Animal Eye Exam Event. During this event, eligible service animals are invited to receive a free screening eye exam from a participating ophthalmologist. Who participates? A variety of service dogs will visit Dr. Corbett and the Upstate Veterinary Specialties ophthalmology department at 152 Sparrowbush Road in Latham during the event. * Assistance animals such as seeing-eye-dog, “Jonas” are often registered for the…
March 18th, 2016 | Posted in General, Procedures / Services
How is IC different from classic heart surgery? Generally surgery of the heart and major vessels had required surgically opening the chest. IC only requires a very small incision over one of the peripheral vessels most commonly the femoral artery or jugular vein. For this reason, these patients experience minimal pain or discomfort and have a much shorter recovery time. There is also a lower risk for complications. What are the most common procedures performed using this…
February 25th, 2016 | Posted in General, Procedures / Services
At Upstate Veterinary Specialties’ new hospital located at 152 Sparrowbush Road, our facility features Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) which gives our veterinarians a clear picture of the causes for some patients’ symptoms. What is MRI? MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It is a special imaging technique that allows us to look, in a non-invasive way, at a patient’s internal anatomy. It is particularly useful when looking at soft tissue structures, especially the nervous system (brain and spinal cord). How…
December 30th, 2015 | Posted in General, Our New Hospital, Procedures / Services
The hospital expansion of Upstate Veterinary Specialties that was envisioned by practice owner, Dr. Aaron Wey, two years ago included the addition of emergency medical care. The UVS Emergency and Critical Care service began seeing patients on December 16th and is open 24 hours, 7 days/week. Critical Care Specialist, Dr. Danielle Berube, DACVECC, leads a team of four Emergency Clinicians (Drs. Ellen Scott, Jodi Novak, Melinda Payson and Nick Outterson, six Licensed Veterinary Technicians, three Veterinary Assistants and four additional…
September 14th, 2016 | Posted in General, Procedures / Services
The owners of pets who have persistent trouble with ear infections are often referred by their family veterinarians to seek the help of a board-certified veterinary dermatologist. Dermatologist Dr. Michele Tranchina with Upstate Veterinary Specialties has undergone several more years of specialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and infectious disorders affecting the skin following veterinary school. Although not as obvious as problems with the pet’s coat or skin, a variety of conditions can also affect the inner…
October 5th, 2015 | Posted in General, Procedures / Services
A visit with the cardiologist A new patient cardiology consultation at Upstate Veterinary Specialties begins with a referral from the pet’s family veterinarian. This referral typically includes a suspected or diagnosed cardiovascular issue. Before the appointment the written referral and associated medical records including office notes, radiographs and blood work are sent to UVS. At the consultation visit the client and patient are brought into the exam room where the technician discusses the patient’s history and obtains the patient’s vital signs (temperature, respiratory…
September 8th, 2015 | Posted in General, Procedures / Services
The field of human neurology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles). Veterinary Neurology is similar in many ways, with the obvious exception that our patients cannot discuss their symptoms. Therefore it is important to pay attention to the patient’s clinical signs, your description of the pet’s problem and the results of our neurologic examination. Referring a patient for consultation with Dr. Chelsie Estey or Dr. Todd Bishop of…
August 11th, 2015 | Posted in Procedures / Services
The term “Multi-Modal” is used often to describe the application of a combination of available strategies for the treatment of illness or injury. Dr. Laura Perez, DVM, CVA, CCRT and Danielle Samuelson, LVT, CCRT with the veterinary rehabilitation service at Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham recognize that a combination of treatment modalities can aid in the recuperation of the patients they treat. A key goal in helping patients recover from surgery or those in need of long-term supportive care is…
