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Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists

We are one of the largest & most advanced veterinary specialist referral centres in the UK. Our reception is open from 8am until 6pm Mon-Fri.
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Our Hospital is open 24/7. Night staff will be available to take calls for referral cases.

07/07/2025

Celebrating inclusivity: Pride month at Lumbry Park! 🏳️‍🌈

This past month, our team at Lumbry Park was delighted to celebrate Pride Month, embracing diversity and showing our support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Our breakroom was filled with vibrant decorations, delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, and a fantastic PRIDE playlist (with plenty of team song requests!) – creating a wonderfully inclusive atmosphere for everyone.

Beyond the celebrations, we're incredibly proud to have raised funds for Breakout Youth Charity. We had PRIDE rubber wristbands for sale, and all proceeds went directly to this amazing organisation. Breakout Youth offer vital confidential support to young people aged 11-25 across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who are exploring their gender identity or sexuality. We also displayed posters around the hospital detailing the invaluable work they do.

To learn more about the incredible support Breakout Youth provides, please visit their website: https://breakoutyouth.org.uk/

At Lumbry Park, we believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, welcome, and celebrated. Thank you to our wonderful team for making Pride Month so meaningful!

05/07/2025

Join our dedicated night RVN team at Lumbry Park! 🦉✨

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) who thrives in a dynamic out-of-hours environment? Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, a leading multidisciplinary referral hospital in the South of England, is looking for enthusiastic RVNs to join our night nursing team!

This crucial role involves providing exceptional inpatient care and managing emergency and critical care cases during our out-of-hours service. You'll work alongside our experienced wards RVN team and have the invaluable support of on-site rotating interns and readily available Specialists on-call.

Why Choose Nights at Lumbry Park? Learn more and apply here:

https://lumbrypark.co.uk/vet-professionals/careers/

04/07/2025

A huge thank you to this wonderful owner for sharing such a touching story! ❤️

"Our dog was recently admitted to Lumbry Park with a severe case of IMTP We all feared the worst but with the care and support of the Lumbry Park team he was able to recover and come home to us the happy boy he’s always been. Everyone we spoke to was kind, compassionate and patient. They explained every step of his care and answered any questions we had. We cannot thank the team enough, they truly are miracle workers. They never gave up on him despite him taking many unexpected turns and they cared for him like he was their own. They saved his life and we will be forever grateful. Hopefully we will never have to take him back for emergency care but we know that if we did he would be in the best hands."

We're so incredibly grateful for your kind words! It's stories like these that fuel our passion and dedication.

What is IMTP?

For those who may not be familiar, IMTP (Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia) is a serious condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets, which are essential for blood clotting. This can lead to significant bleeding and bruising. We're so glad our team was able to provide the expert care needed to help this dog recover.

At Lumbry Park, we're committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for every pet who comes through our doors. Knowing we made such a difference for this family is truly the greatest reward.

02/07/2025

Round-the-clock care for tiny lives: Dolly and her kittens journey 🐾❤️

At Lumbry Park, it's not often we get to care for very young kittens and puppies, so we were delighted to welcome Dolly the Devon Rex from the wonderful Cat Welfare Group charity.

Dolly arrived with us a few days after having a C-section at another practice and was also battling an infection causing diarrhoea. Given how vulnerable her tiny kittens were, they were all housed in our isolation ward, where our team maintained meticulous hygiene protocols. Our team provided intensive, round-the-clock care, including checks and supplementary feeding of the kittens every 1-2 hours, day and night.

We all completely fell in love with these gorgeous, curly-haired cats! While we couldn't save all the kittens, we were so pleased to send Dolly and her two remaining kittens back to their devoted foster carers. We've since had an update that the two little ones are growing well and just starting to open their eyes!

This case is a testament to the incredible commitment of our team, providing the highest level of care even in the most delicate and challenging situations.

30/06/2025

Celebrating our long-serving team! 🌟

This month, we're delighted to celebrate some significant work anniversaries within Lumbry Park! It's a testament to the dedication and expertise that makes our hospital so special.

A huge congratulations to:

Mariana Almeida, Resident in Small Animal Surgery, who is celebrating 5 incredible years with us! Her commitment to advancing her surgical skills and providing exceptional patient care is truly inspiring.

Gary Eastman, our Site Manager, marking 3 years with Lumbry Park! Gary's hard work behind the scenes ensures our hospital runs smoothly every day, creating the best possible environment for our patients, clients, and team.

Faye Swinbourne, our Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue) and Head of the Soft Tissue Department, also celebrating 3 years with us! Faye's leadership and surgical expertise are invaluable, driving forward our high standards of complex soft tissue care.

We're immensely proud of Mariana, Gary, and Faye. Their commitment, professionalism, and passion are integral to the outstanding care we provide at Lumbry Park. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication!

29/06/2025

oin our team at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists in Alton, Hampshire as a Referral Veterinary Receptionist!

If you're passionate about animals and customer service, this is the perfect role for you.

You'll greet clients, manage appointments, handle payments, and support our veterinary team. We offer a competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave, staff discounts, and training opportunities. Experience in reception or customer service is a plus.

If you're ready to make a difference, apply now!

Want to know more? Please follow the link: https://careers.cvsvets.com/jobs/referral-veterinary-receptionist-alton-hampshire-united-kingdom-058d5f58-24e9-4bf1-8bf7-e1a6714c7144

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27/06/2025

The Lumbry Park Difference: Reassurance and Recovery 🐾

We're so touched to receive such a thoughtful review from this owner after their recent visit:

"My young Sheltie was referred by my vets to Lumbry Park. Everybody was both friendly, professional and offering the upmost care at such a worrying time. A thorough oversight on the situation was gathered and we felt reassured that she was in the best hands. She was kept in for 24 hours to make sure all was well. We also received a phone call the following week checking that things were all still good. Reassuring us that should we have any further concerns to make contact again."

Knowing we could provide such professional, compassionate care during a worrying time for this family means the world to our team. Every member, from our receptionists who welcome you, to our patient care assistants, veterinary nurses, and specialists, works to ensure comprehensive care and clear communication.

Hearing that our follow-up calls offer continued peace of mind is incredibly rewarding. We are here every step of the way, even after your pet has returned home.

25/06/2025

Congratulations, Thomas Hordle: Advancing anaesthesia for CT scans!

We're incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Thomas Hordle, Resident in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, on the publication of his residency research paper in the special issue of Animals journal!

Thomas's research tackles a crucial aspect of advanced imaging: how to safely and effectively ensure patients remain perfectly still and briefly pause their breathing during a chest CT scan, avoiding movement blur. While people can hold their breath on command, animals under general anaesthesia need specific methods to achieve this temporary pause in breathing, known as apnoea.

His study compared two common methods used to induce apnoea in dogs:

Midazolam administration: A drug known to depress breathing.
Mechanical ventilation: Using a machine to temporarily override the dog's natural breathing.

The key findings? Both methods were effective in over three-quarters of the dogs studied. However, using the ventilator resulted in improved image quality and offered a greater degree of control with fewer side effects. The study also uniquely described the quicker onset and longer duration of apnoea when using the ventilator compared to midazolam.

This valuable research enhances the understanding of veterinary professionals, helping to improve the safety and effectiveness of anaesthesia for chest CT scans in dogs. Well done, Thomas, on this significant contribution to veterinary science!

Find out more here: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15071014

23/06/2025

Unleashing lifesaving potential with Pet Blood Bank! ❤️🐾

Let's rewind and celebrate a truly impactful day at Lumbry Park! We were so proud to partner with the incredible@petbloodbank (PBB) for a vital blood donation session right here in our hospital.

We welcomed 15 brave canine heroes who selflessly donated, resulting in an amazing 9 usable units of blood! That's enough to potentially save up to 36 precious pet lives!

A massive thank you to the dedicated team at Pet Blood Bank UK for their expertise and to our own wonderful staff who ensured a calm, comfortable, and stress-free experience for all our canine donors. You're all superstars!

Their next donation session here at Lumbry Park will be Sunday 17th of August. Could your dog be a lifesaver? 🤔

If you have a healthy, eligible dog and want to learn more about the simple and rewarding process of blood donation, please contact Pet Blood Bank UK directly to register your interest:

➡️ https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/dog-blood-donation/

Let's continue to make a pawsitive impact together!

20/06/2025

Join our dynamic referral nursing team at Lumbry Park! (Permanent Role) 🌟

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) looking for a rewarding and varied permanent role? Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, a leading multidisciplinary referral hospital in the South of England, is seeking a dedicated individual to join our exceptional nursing team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flexible role encompassing all aspects of referral nursing: inpatient care, emergency and critical care, anaesthesia support, and collaborating closely with our specialist-led clinicians across a wide range of disciplines (including Orthopaedics, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and more!).

Why Choose a Career at Lumbry Park? Ready for your next career move?

Learn more and apply here: https://lumbrypark.co.uk/vet-professionals/careers/

18/06/2025

Advancing cardiology care beyond our walls! ❤️🐾

We're proud to share some fantastic work recently undertaken by our Cardiology Specialist, Will Davis! Will collaborated with the team at Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists (NIVS) to perform successful, minimally invasive procedures on two patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). These delicate defects were closed using a specialised plug, implanted via the femoral artery – a testament to the advancements in interventional cardiology.

Will worked alongside fellow cardiology specialist, Julie Hamilton-Elliot. PDA is a congenital condition where a vital blood vessel, which should close after birth, remains open, potentially leading to serious heart problems if left uncorrected.

Through a minimally invasive interventional technique, a specially designed plug was implanted into the PDA via the patients' femoral arteries. This advanced procedure meant both dogs were back home, wagging their tails, within 24 hours!

Where possible, using minimally invasive techniques like this significantly improves patient comfort and dramatically shortens recovery times. It's a wonderful example of how specialist collaboration and cutting-edge techniques are enhancing pet welfare across the UK.

At Lumbry Park, we are committed to building strong, supportive relationships with our referring veterinary practices. Partnerships like these are vital to ensuring all animals receive the very best care, no matter where their journey begins.

Will is also happy to provide 'lunch and learn' CPD sessions for your team! This is a great opportunity to gain insights directly from a Specialist in a relaxed setting.

To explore our current on-demand CPD offerings or to discuss how we can support your practice's learning needs, please visit: https://lumbrypark.co.uk/events/on-demand-lunch-and-learn/

17/06/2025

Farewell & best wishes to our 2024/2025 Interns! 🎓🐾

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ernest Martinez, Dr. Giorgio Del Vecchio and Dr. Neus Franch Riera! They have all successfully completed their rotating internship program here at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, growth and passion they've shown over the past year. Their hard work and enthusiasm have been a tremendous asset to our team and, most importantly, to the pets in our care.

While they will certainly be missed, we are so excited to watch them progress in their veterinary careers. We have no doubt they will be incredibly successful and continue to make a significant impact in the field.

Wishing Ernest, Giorgio and Neus all the very best for their next adventures!

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Alton
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+441420481777

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Lumbry Park specialists is one of the largest and most advanced veterinary specialist referral centres in the UK. At Lumbry Park we offer a broad range of specialist veterinary referral services. Our vets, nurses and administrative staff are here to work with general veterinary practitioners to provide the highest quality diagnostic and treatment options in the South of England. We only see cases that are referred by primary care veterinary surgeons.