July 2nd, 2020 | Posted in General, In the Community
UVS has won the 2020 New York State Association of Veterinary Technician’s Dr. James Zgoda Excellence in Technician Advancement Award! This recognition is awarded to a hospital or individual practice that demonstrates support for licensed veterinary technicians in their practice by encouraging professional development, supporting involvement with NYSAVT, and… Read More
June 24th, 2020 | Posted in General, Medical Articles
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Management of Lung Tumors
Joseph Palamara, DVM, DACVS-SA
Minimally invasive surgery is a constantly evolving field of veterinary surgery. Competency and expertise in minimally invasive surgery are requirements in the process of board certification in small animal surgery. Thoracoscopy, laparoscopy and arthroscopy are minimally invasive procedures which involve… Read More
April 9th, 2020 | Posted in General
Dr. Wey interviewed with News Channel 10 Journalist, Cassie Husdon on Wednesday, April 8 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time of global emergency, our hospital is taking several precautions to ensure the safety of our staff, community, and patients. Click here to watch the interview… Read More
March 27th, 2020 | Posted in General, Medical Articles
Pulmonary Hypertension
Cassidy Sedacca, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition widely present in veterinary medicine, yet largely underdiagnosed. Chronic upper or lower airway diseases are commonly diagnosed syndromes in dogs and cats, but few realize that long-term alveolar hypoxia created by such conditions often results in a silent… Read More
March 18th, 2020 | Posted in General, In the Community
Dr. Cassidy Sedacca was interviewed by News Channel 10 in March to talk about diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy and the effects of grain-free food on your dog’s heart health. The story highlighted Mae, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu, and her recovery story and aired… Read More
March 12th, 2020 | Posted in General, Meet the UVS Team
We are happy to announce Dr. Kimberly Cleveland joined our Emergency Team in January 2020.
Dr. Kimberly Cleveland was born and raised in Endicott, NY just outside Binghamton. In 2012, she attended Binghamton University for her undergraduate degree in integrative neuroscience and mathematics…. Read More
March 11th, 2020 | Posted in General, What's New
Dear Upstate Veterinary Specialties Community:
With the ongoing concerns of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, we want to assure our communities that we are following recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and the New York State Department of Health to protect the wellbeing of our staff and those… Read More
December 18th, 2019 | Posted in General, Medical Articles
Is Conservative Management of Cruciate Disease a Viable Option for Your Patient…or Owner?
Laura Perez, DVM, CVA, CCRT
At the risk of opening an enormous can of worms, I’ve decided to give my 2 cents on conservative management of cruciate disease. Ask many vets and most surgeons and they are going to… Read More
October 29th, 2019 | Posted in General, In the Community
Last week, Dr. Cassidy Sedacca, presented “It’s Not Just Grain-Free: An Update on Diet Associated Canine Cardiomyopathy” to a full house for the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Sedacca obtained his board certification as a Diplomate of the College of Cardiology within… Read More
September 23rd, 2019 | Posted in General, Medical Articles
The Importance of Immunohistochemistry in Oncology
Ariana Verrilli, DVM, (practice limited to Oncology)
It is not uncommon for a cytology or biopsy report to land on our desk where the interpretation reads “malignant neoplasia” or “round cell neoplasia” or some equally broad interpretation or diagnosis. What does this mean? What do we… Read More
