PWAH COVID-19 UPDATES (06/14/2021)
To the clients of Pine Woods Animal Hospital and Pet Owners of Western New York,
We wanted to first thank you for your continued understanding and patience as we have all navigated this ever-changing situation.
Beginning June 1st, we will be transitioning back to a more “normal” appointment environment. While our lobby will remain closed to help with social distancing, we are welcoming our COVID-19 vaccinated clients to return to exam rooms with their pets. We kindly request that you limit the number of family members that you bring to the appointment, one adult per pet.
In accordance with NYS and CDC guidelines, vaccinated clients may enter the building without masks provided that they show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Without proof of vaccination, we plan to continue the outstanding curbside care that we have provided for the past year.
Even if vaccinated, if you prefer to continue with our curbside service for appointments, this will remain a welcome option. Medication and food pickup will remain curbside.
For the purposes of this guidance, people are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 ≥2 weeks after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or ≥2 weeks after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson [J&J]/Janssen); there is currently no post-vaccination time limit on fully vaccinated status. Unvaccinated people refers to individuals of all ages, including children, that have not completed a vaccination series or received a single-dose vaccine. Proof includes either a completed NYS vaccine card or registration through the NYS excelsior app.
If you are feeling sick, feverish or coughing, please reschedule or have another family member bring the pet to the appointment.
When you arrive at the clinic, please call us at (716)-695-7836, and we will provide you with additional details for your visit.
As we make these changes, our priority remains providing our excellent standard of care while minimizing the risk to both our clients and staff. Again, thank you for your continued understanding.
The Pine Woods Animal Hospital Team 🌲💚
