Expanding Horizons: Our Ophthalmology Team Takes on New Challenges
Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is renowned for its commitment to providing comprehensive care for all animals, and our ophthalmology team is no exception.
Recently, our Ophthalmology Resident Xavier and our Ophthalmology Intern Tyler embarked on an extraordinary learning experience that expanded their expertise beyond traditional veterinary practice.
Under the expert guidance of Dr. Renata Stavinohova, our ophthalmology Specialist, our team had the unique opportunity to examine a diverse range of species, including horses, exotic animals, ferrets, and rabbits. This exceptional experience allowed our team to delve deeper into the fascinating complexities of ocular anatomy, physiology, and disease across different species.
By expanding their knowledge base to include such a wide range of animals, our ophthalmology team is better equipped to identify and address potential eye issues in your pets, regardless of species. This cross-species learning approach enhances our ability to provide the highest standard of care for all our patients.
We believe that this invaluable experience will not only benefit the animals under our care but also contribute to the broader field of veterinary ophthalmology.
N.B. To ensure we provide the best possible care, we focus exclusively on cats and dogs at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists.
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Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists: Sharing Knowledge, Advancing Care!
Camilla Ferrero, European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and Thomas Hordle, Anaesthesia Resident, recently visited The Grove Veterinary Hospital and Referrals in Norfolk!
Camilla and Tom conducted a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session, refreshing their colleagues' knowledge on ventilators and blood pressure management during anaesthesia. Collaboration and knowledge exchange are essential for advancing veterinary care, and our team is passionate about sharing their expertise.
At Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, we prioritize providing exceptional anaesthesia and pain management for our patients. Our team is dedicated to staying at the forefront of the field, and we are always happy to share our expertise with colleagues.
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Coco's Brave Journey: Overcoming Spinal Issues at Lumbry Park!
Coco's Brave Journey: Overcoming Spinal Issues at Lumbry Park!
Coco, a 5-year-old Dachshund, faced a sudden challenge – progressive weakness in her back legs and back pain. Having previously recovered well from a similar issue in 2022 at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, she returned for expert care.
Expert Diagnosis:
Our neurology team performed a thorough examination and identified the problem: a problem in her thoraco-lumbar spine.
Tailored Treatment:
Coco received advanced imaging (CT scan) for a precise diagnosis which confirmed a herniated disc pushing on and injuring the spinal cord. Our skilled neurologists performed a precise surgery to remove the herniated disc material and create space for her spinal cord. These procedures were performed under general anaesthesia with a personalised plan, including special local pain relief techniques, by our Anaesthesia Specialists, which was maintained and monitored by our dedicated anaesthesia nurses.
Speedy Recovery:
Following surgery, Coco spent two days at the hospital receiving pain relief and supportive care. She recovered well and went home walking with a slight wobble, which is expected to improve over time.
Advanced Care at Lumbry Park:
- This case highlights our commitment to exceptional care for pets like Coco. Our team features:
- Specialist Neurologists: Providing expert diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Advanced Imaging: Utilising CT and MRI for accurate diagnoses.
- Precise Surgery: Offering a less-invasive approach for faster recovery.
- Multidisciplinary Care: Combining the expertise of Specialist neurologists, Specialist anaesthetists, nurses, and support staff.
A Big Thank You:
We express our gratitude to the team at Anton Vets for referring Coco to Lumbry Park. Thank you to Coco’s guardian, Caroline, who is Alton Vets practice Manager, for trusting us with the care of Coco. The entire Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists team for their dedication and expertise. Together, we can offer the be
Lumbry Park Orthopaedics: Busy Week, Big Results!
Our skilled Orthopaedic team enjoyed performing five successful surgeries (four fractures and a joint condition) in only two days to improve the mobility and quality of life for our furry patients!
Behind the Scenes:
This involved utilizing 7 stainless steel bone plates, 54 stainless steel screws and 2 titanium screws.
Our dedicated Anaesthesia team ensured patient safety and comfort throughout each procedure.
Our highly skilled ward nurses provided exceptional post-operative care, ensuring a smooth recovery for each patient.
A Team Effort:
At Lumbry Park Referrals, we believe in collaborative care. The success of these surgeries reflects the expertise of our orthopaedic surgeons and anaesthesia team, and the compassionate care provided by our nurses.
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Lumbry Park Vets: Inspiring the Next Generation!
Huge shout-out to our Imaging Specialist, Carolina Urraca, for agreeing to visit her son's nursery and talk about being a vet!
Carolina, with a little help from Widget (the special guest!), captivated the young minds with an interactive session. The kids learned all about what vets do, dressed like mini-vets, and even got a fascinating look at a real dog skull!
At Lumbry Park Referrals, we believe in fostering a love for animals and promoting veterinary awareness from a young age.
Carolina's visit is a fantastic example of how our dedicated specialists go above and beyond to connect with the community.
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Why Choose Lumbry Park Referrals for Your Patient/Pet's Advanced Care?
At Lumbry Park Referrals, we understand that sometimes your pet's case requires specialized attention**. Here's why first opinion clinics can confidently refer their patients to our care:
Unparalleled Expertise:
25 Specialists: We have a dedicated team of veterinary specialists, the equivalent of human consultants, who hold internationally recognized qualifications and extensive experience in their fields.
Multi-Disciplinary Approach: Our specialists in Anaesthesia & Pain Management, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiotherapy, and Soft Tissue Surgery collaborate seamlessly to create a comprehensive treatment plan for your pet.
Exceptional Support:
Highly Qualified Nurses: Our specialists are supported by a team of experienced veterinary nurses holding postgraduate qualifications in specific areas. This ensures your pet receives the highest level of care and attention.
Free Referral Support: We believe in open communication and collaboration. We offer free advice and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) resources to vets and nurses seeking to provide the best care for their patients, including those referred to Lumbry Park Referrals.
Unwavering Commitment:
24/7 Care: We operate around the clock to ensure your pet receives the timely and dedicated care they need, regardless of the situation.
Compassionate Team: We deeply care about the well-being of each animal entrusted to us.
**When your pet needs advanced care, know that Lumbry Park Referrals offers a team of highly specialized professionals dedicated to providing the most advanced diagnostics, treatment options, and compassionate support.
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Happy #VeterinaryNurseAwarenessMonth to Our Incredible Team!
This May, we're shining a spotlight on our amazing veterinary nurses at Lumbry Park Referrals!
These dedicated professionals are the backbone of our team, providing exceptional care and compassion to our furry patients every single day.
Here's what makes our veterinary nurses truly special:
Expertise & Skill: Highly trained and experienced in advanced veterinary procedures and patient care.
Compassionate Hearts: Go above and beyond to ensure the comfort and well-being of our animals.
Team Players: Work collaboratively with specialists and other staff to deliver the best possible outcomes.
Passionate Advocates: Champions for animal health and welfare.
We're incredibly grateful for our veterinary nurses!
Join us in this amazing initiative, share the love and appreciation. 🥰
#CVS #LumbryParkReferrals #RVN #ThankYouVetNurses #VeterinaryNursing #Compassion #Expertise #Skill #AdvancedVeterinaryCare #Cats #Dogs #UK
You may never have seen behind the consultation room in a veterinary practice.
So take a look at the work our vets and nurses at CVS do on the front line every day to look after animals in veterinary practices, hospitals, in the field and on call - so that they receive the best possible care.
Thanks to Molly Case for the poem you have written about our profession.
Here at Lumbry Park, we are all very proud to be showcased in some moments of this amazing and heartful video.
Thank you!
"It’s been made by BAFTA nominated British filmmaker and composer Gary Tarn, and is set to a specially-commissioned poem by artist, writer and medical nurse Molly Case.
The film portrays a day-in-the-life of small animal, equine, exotics and farm vets and nurses in first opinion, referrals and out-of-hours practices. It aims to give a brief insight into the significant effort and resources that go into providing veterinary clinical care, so that viewers can understand the demanding and valuable job our frontline colleagues do. "
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Unleash your veterinary potential with a Lumbry Park internship!
Seeking an internship that elevates your skills, immerses you in diverse cases, and propels you towards specialist excellence? Look no further than Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists! We're searching for passionate, driven individuals to join our Surgery (2 positions) and Neurology & Neurosurgery (1 position) teams starting in August and our Diagnostic Imaging (1 position) team, starting in July 2024.
Are you ready to:
Sharpen your skills and gain invaluable experience under the guidance of renowned specialists in cutting-edge facilities?
Challenge yourself with diverse and complex cases, pushing your boundaries and contributing to exceptional patient care?
Become part of a vibrant and supportive community, fostering your professional growth and igniting your passion for veterinary excellence?
If you possess:
Unwavering dedication and a burning desire to learn, coupled with outstanding communication and teamwork skills;
A commitment to the highest standards of veterinary medicine and a relentless pursuit of professional development;
Completion of a rotating internship or 2+ years of experience in UK small animal practice;
Then join us!
Why Lumbry Park?
Learn from the best: Our team boasts ECVS/ECVN diplomates, board-eligible specialists, and residents, providing unparalleled mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Cutting-edge facilities: Dive into complex cases with our state-of-the-art equipment, including on-site MRI, CT scanner, Fluoroscope, endoscopy suite, and more.
Thriving environment: We offer a generous remuneration package, comprehensive CPD opportunities, and a supportive team culture that fosters your success.
Ready to embark on this extraordinary journey?
Diagnostic Imaging Internship: https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/referrals/vacancy/diagnostic-imaging-internship-lum-prk0331/18636/description/
Neurology & Neurosurgery Internship: https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/referrals/vacancy/ne
Internal Medicine bite size infectious disease day
📢 Don't forget to sign up to our Internal Medicine bite size infectious disease day on 21st June at the University of Surrey Vet School! 📢
Full details and sign up link can be found on our website:
https://lumbrypark.co.uk/bitesize-infectious-disease-day/
Here is a video of our patient Harvey that we posted about last week competing in agility! Doesn't he look great!
Cat Friendly Clinic
Lumbry Park is a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic which means it has to meet requirements on hospital design, equipment and facilities along with a high standard of care for cats. The Cat Friendly Clinic Programme was designed to reduce stress levels in feline patients, and to make veterinary visits more pleasant for their owners too. It can make all the difference to our feline patients during their stay, as seen here by a very happy and relaxed Poppy !
To read more about The Cat Friendly Clinic Programme visit this link: www.catfriendlyclinic.com
Meet Arnold
Meet Arnold, a young Chihuahua who first came to Lumbry Park on 7th January. He was with us for 14 days and was critically ill for the majority of this time with severe gastrointestinal dysfunction, very likely caused by parvovirus. Arnold recently sent a photo diary of his latest exploits and we and his family would like to share his journey with you.
Arnold was referred to us after waxing and waning signs when he suddenly collapsed. He was severely dehydrated and in shock, he was showing signs of sepsis with a rapid heart rate, thready pulses, fever and abdominal pain. He was triaged by the Emergency Service and stayed within the Critical Care Team throughout his two week stay.
He had severe gastroenteritis with intestinal haemorrhage and consumptive thrombocytopenia (low platelets).
He developed multiple-organ dysfunction (MODS):
a) myelosuppression with a neutropenia (very low white blood cell count 0.1) so prophylactic antibiosis was used to reduce risk of gut-derived sepsis
b) gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction with severe ileus requiring prolonged enteral feeding, multiple prokinetics and high fluid rates up to 10 ml/kg/hr due to fluid losses
c) hypoglycaemia
d) anaemia from GI haemorrhage requiring two blood pRBC blood transfusions
e) hypoalbuminaemia due to intestinal loss causing oedema. It dropped to very low levels which can be challenging to manage in veterinary patients. As Arnold is a small patient he was able to have a 50 ml/kg plasma transfusion over several hours which gave him lots of canine albumin as well as the associated fluid safely as he had high fluid requirements.
Arnold was diagnosed with suspected parvoviral enteritis with high levels of viral DNA (Ct 17) in stool despite negative antigen SNAP test given the multi-organ dysfunction noted. This is a life-threatening disease for which we recommend vaccination as a puppy and life-long. Vaccination programmes aim to reduce severity of disease but cannot remove risk altogether, as
You guys loved our last Dermatology video and so today we have another!
This time you can see a parasite called Demodex.
Demodex are 0.3mm long, cigar-shaped mites that live on all of us within the pores and hair follicles of our faces! They featured in a recent article on BBC News, and this article was in the top 10 most read articles on their website.
Similar Demodex mites also inhabit the skin of dogs. These mites are thought to transfer to puppies from their mums during the first few days of life during nursing, and then live within the skin without causing problems. Rarely, mites can proliferate and cause skin disease. Here is a video clip of Demodex mites from a dog seen under a microscope. Our state-of-the-art microscope with a video camera allows skin conditions like this to be diagnosed instantly!
#Dermatology #LumbryPark
Fox mange is caused by the parasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The mite is commonly found in the skin of foxes, but it is very contagious and can spread to numerous other animals and humans. The parasite burrows into the skin and causes extreme itching, particularly on the ears, elbows, tummy and hocks (ankles). The video below shows a mite recovered from a skin scraping of a dog during a dermatology consultation at Lumbry Park. Lumbry Park has an advanced video microscope that allows an instant diagnosis to be made for parasitic disease like this; owners can see the live parasites moving on a monitor!
Thanks to those of you who have already submitted your questions, if you still want to take part please submit your questions by the end of the day!
🐾 Join in our Oncology Q&A with our Oncology Specialist Kasia Purzycka by commenting on our post or sending us a DM by the end of this month! We are looking forward to answering all of your questions!! 🐾
🐾 Join in our Oncology Q&A with our Oncology Specialist Kasia Purzycka by commenting on our post or sending us a DM by the end of this month! We are looking forward to answering all of your questions!! 🐾
🐾 Join in our Oncology Q&A with our Oncology Specialist Kasia Purzycka by commenting on our post or sending us a DM by the end of this month! We are looking forward to answering all of your questions!! 🐾
🐾 Join in our Oncology Q&A with our Oncology Specialist Kasia Purzycka by commenting on our post or sending us a DM by the end of this month! We are looking forward to answering all of your questions!! 🐾
