COVID 19 Protocols:
Updated: April 25, 2022
Please see the below information regarding our most current COVID-19 policies.
Clients visiting our hospital will have three options for their pet’s appointment.
- Stay curbside and remain in your vehicle throughout the visit.
- Wait in your vehicle until you can be taken directly into an exam room.
- Enter our building and wait in the lobby.
For options one or two, please contact our Client Relations team upon arrival at 518-783-3198. For option three, please enter our building and check-in with the front desk.
Social distancing guidelines remain in effect within the building.
NEW: Mask Policy (Effective April 25, 2022)
As per the CDC Guidelines updated on March 3, 2022, Upstate Veterinary Specialties will be moving to a variable masking policy using the CDC’s COVID-19 County Level tool.
Before your appointment, please visit the COVID-19 Community Level Tool to determine masking requirements for Albany county.
When Community Levels are:
- LOW – No masking is required
- MEDIUM – Masking is recommended for individuals at high risk for severe illness
- HIGH – Masking is recommended for all individuals
We thank you for your cooperation.
Please click here for full details on our COVID-19 protocols, including visitation, euthanasia, and prescription pick-ups.
