All pets have to be dropped off outside of Muddy Branch Veterinary Center in Gaithersburg.
That’s been the standard for most local vets as they navigate how to care for animals and take coronavirus precautions.
“It was a little bit of trial and error,” said Victor Katz, head veterinarian and owner at Muddy Branch Veterinary Center.
He said it’s been difficult as it’s more work for everyone to coordinate drop-offs. But, they haven’t had a positive coronavirus case and they’ve even started telehealth for some services.
“Sometimes it’s just easier,” Katz said. “Because that way they don’t have to bring the dog that gets really stressed or the cat that’s really stressed into the office, we can easily do telemedicine and see what they’re doing. It was just our way of trying to help out where we could.”