We are a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary Specialist Veterinary Hospital in Bristol. Registered number 03777473.
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Bristol Veterinary Specialists is a trading name of CVS (UK) Limited; a company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4ER
Your reviews and thank you cards/letters mean so much to us all! One of our hospital managers decided to create a board full of all the communication that we receive for all to see! You can't walk past without smiling!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review or send us an update! We really do appreciate them all!
Referring Vet Review! Your opinion on our service is incredibly important to us!
"At Park we all find BVS so amazing and kind with advice requests and I know we send a lot (especially me I think)……thank you so much for all of them, it is hugely appreciated.
That is great, yes the dog is completely fine in herself at the moment and the owners are going to continue to monitor at home and will be bringing her in to have weight checks weekly. I have saved all of this advice onto her file.
Extremely helpful as always, thank you so much again and I hope you have a good rest of the week.
Jess at Park Vets"
Thanks so much jess!
Here at Bristol Vet Specialists we are sharing a very special case...
Celebrating a little superhero ❤️
Angus, a 2-year-old Maine C**n, came into BVS with a Pyothorax- a large infection and collection of pus within his chest. This was causing him to have major difficulties breathing and he was in a critical condition. He was rushed straight to open-chest surgery with a very guarded chance of survival.
Thanks to the INCREDIBLE work of the anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, theatre technicians and ICU team, he pulled through!
However, shortly after surgery, Angus became very anaemic and needed a life-saving blood transfusion...
Cue Ruby, Head Surgery Nurse, Georgia’s cat!
Ruby underwent a sedation to keep her still while she donated her blood. This was then given to Angus, very slowly, through a special filter.
Although a small amount of blood, this kept Angus going while he slowly regenerated his own red blood cells. It was a tense time but, with help from Medicine, ICU, Surgery and Anaesthesia, he started picking up.
The result?
Angus is alive, well and thriving ❤️.
Meanwhile, Ruby recovered very quickly from donation and has scored herself dreamies (her favourite cat treats) for life!
A fantastic outcome and a huge multidisciplinary effort- well done to everyone involved in Angus’ care.
And thank you, Ruby- you really are a little superhero! 🦸🏻
Angus’ owners sent in some lovely treats for the team!
Here at Bristol Vet Specialists we are sharing a very special case...
Celebrating a little superhero ❤️
Angus, a 2-year-old Maine C**n, came into BVS with a Pyothorax- a large infection and collection of pus within his chest. This was causing him to have major difficulties breathing and he was in a critical condition. He was rushed straight to open-chest surgery with a very guarded chance of survival.
Thanks to the INCREDIBLE work of the anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, theatre technicians and ICU team, he pulled through!
However, shortly after surgery, Angus became very anaemic and needed a life-saving blood transfusion...
Cue Ruby, Head Surgery Nurse, Georgia's cat!
Ruby is a young, healthy cat who passed the following tests to be able to donate her blood to Angus:
1) under 8 years old
2) free from transmittable diseases
3) had enough red blood cells herself so she could survive donation
4) was above 4kg in weight
5) was the same blood type as Angus!
Ruby underwent a sedation to keep her still while she donated her blood. This was then given to Angus, very slowly, through a special filter.
Although a small amount of blood, this kept Angus going while he slowly regenerated his own red blood cells. It was a tense time but, with help from Medicine, ICU, Surgery and Anaesthesia, he started picking up.
The result?
Angus is alive, well and thriving ❤️.
Meanwhile, Ruby recovered very quickly from donation and has scored herself dreamies (her favourite cat treats) for life!
A fantastic outcome and a huge multidisciplinary effort- well done to everyone involved in Angus' care.
And thank you, Ruby- you really are a little superhero! 🦸🏻
Angus' owners sent in some lovely treats for the team!
Image descriptions
Image one- Angus is a handsome, grey, Maine C**n cat sitting on his owners bed
Image two- Lateral chest radiograph showing the pyothorax seen in Angus' chest
Image three- A collection of tissues and pus that have been removed from Angus' chest during surgery, a group of orange and red tissues on a bright blue surgical tray
Image 4- A photo of Angus- a grey Maine C**n cat in a hospital bed on a white bed with a white supportive bandage around his neck
Image 5- Ruby a black white and tortoiseshell domestic short haired cat lying on her side looking settled and playful
Image 6- Angus at home lying on a comfortable blue bed wearing a blue buster collar on his neck looking relaxed
Image 7- A selection of biscuits, cupcakes and cookies
An exciting opportunity has become available for a full time RVN to join our state of the art oncology team! Do you have a special interest in oncology? Follow the link to read more and to apply! https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/oncology-rvn-4849/19930/description/
Check them out bvsoncology on Instagram!
Client review time! We appreciate every review!
"Bristol vets specialist are absolutely amazing and I cannot recommend them enough. My dog was referred to the ophthalmology department and was seen by DR Keri-Lee. The team are absolutely amazing and nothing feels like too much to ask. I was so nervous about my dogs surgery but every question I ask was responded to quickly and very informative. Throughout the whole time my dog has had to visit Bristol vets previously and in recent appointments every single member of staff has been so friendly and welcoming and really helps put your mind at ease that they will provide the best care possible."
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Thanks so much to the team Longwell Green Veterinary Surgery and.Highcroft Veterinary Group for sending this special boy our way! Ronnie is a fighter for sure! 🧡
Here at Bristol Vet Specialists we have continued to work alongside Lauren from VetRelieve to incorporate their Vetrest Duo mattresses. We are happy to announce that we are now fully stocked across all of our feline and canine wards and are their flagship centre!
VetRelieve technology is backed by clinical trials and have mapped out the highest pressure areas for patients during hospitalisation, ensuring the mattresses provide support and comfort wherever they need it most.
The colour coded double sided mattresses cater to our patients whilst they are unable to stand up, (recumbent), like post surgery or during a more critical stage in their journey. The other 'active' side is for when they need to stay in but are able to move around. This coupled with a the ability to thoroughly clean make this the perfect choice for us.
So you can rest assured that all our patients will be comfortable and supported throughout their stay with us here at bvs!
Client review time! We truly appreciate every one of you that take the time to provide feedback!
"We took our very poorly Daisy to Bristol as a referral, Daisy was sicker than we thought but we chose to give it a go, unfortunately we were unable to save her, but the care and support we were all given was amazing! everyone was so caring and friendly I can not recommend them more, thank you all so much, we know you tried to help but was not to be but we are happy knowing her last days were pain free and comfortable xx"
Client Review time! Thank you so much for your kind words
"I genuinely cannot fault the care my labrador and I received by Alex and the team. From the first consultation, you could tell that there was genuine empathy and support from all involved. I will always remember the kindness of the receptionist that morning who offered me plenty of tissues and didn’t make me feel rushed when I was digging out all of the insurance information. Everything was explained clearly and we received a detailed report following the treatment. Alex was quick to contact me with an update, which prevented any prolonged upset and stress for us. I would 100% recommend and we’re so grateful to have our labrador back to full health".
Happy International Cat Day!!
We have been celebrating International Cat Day here at BVS with all of our cats receiving a free goody bag with cat toys and dreamies.
Client Revie Time!
We honestly appreciate every review!
"I cannot praise the care my dog received here enough. Leah, was under Dr Keri-Lee and her team. Right from the get go, Dr Keri-lee gave such in depth information around the issue, we were able to move on a decision quickly. We had three visits in total, including one procedure visit. Each and every time Dr keri - Lee and every single member of the team, treated Leah with gentleness and understanding. They were absolutely fantastic with her. Leah will always have a long term eye issue and I felt that Keri-lee went above and beyond in looking for options to make sure Leah will be comfortable in the future.The interest she took in her well being was amazing. I cannot thank them enough and Bristol Vet Specialists will 100% be my go to if any of my dogs need specialist treatment in the future,"
European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine- Small Animal (ECVIM-CA) Poster Presentation approval for two Bristol Vet Specialists ' clinicians!
We are very excited to announce the success of Holly Stringfellow, one of our rotating interns and Lorna Hardy, our medicine resident who have had their poster presentations approved. Holly and Lorna will get the honour of presenting their research posters at the next ECVIM-CA congress to be held in Lyon, France in September.
Hollys' reasearch title "Value of routine faecal analysis and antibiotic usage in dogs with diarrhoea in general practice in the Southwest of England – a retrospective study"
Lornas' research title "Left heart dimensions and cardiac troponin I concentrations in dogs presenting with diarrhoea"
We wish them the best of luck and huge congratulations on their achievements.
COULD YOU BE OUR NEXT ROTATING INTERN?
An exciting time where we advertise for our new cohort of rotating interns to join the team here at Bristol Vet Specialists is here again!
The 12 month position is a great opportunity for qualified vets with at least 12 months experience to improve their skills and shadow our specialists and specialists in training.
Could this be you?
For full information please visit https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/rotating-internship-4778/19710/description/
Apply online by the 23rd of August (Interviews expected to be held in September)
The programme has shown great success in previous years!
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Client Review time!
Amazing service. Really really helpful and caring , professional staff. Especially Molly
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Bristol Vet Specialists have volunteered to enroll onto the RCVS practice standards scheme.....and have been accredited! RCVS - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
What does this mean to you?
In short the RCVS has created a scheme to ensure that veterinary practices operate at the highest standard possible. The team worked hard to provide evidence across a huge number of categories from practice premises, staff training and cleanliness and hygiene!
Once each task has been completed and the fees have been paid and submitted an inspector will visit the practice to assess each area. Practices are assessed every 4 years but can also be spot checked at any time. This ensures that standards are always maintained at the highest level.
To read more please visit https://rb.gy/hsijmq
This was a labour of love for our team and we are so proud to make this announcement today.
To ensure that your practice is part of the scheme you can search for the logo or visit https://findavet.rcvs.org.uk/home/ to access the RCVS 'find a vet' search
Meet Hollie! Hollie is a veterinary nurse and the head ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurse
Hollie is our senior lead nurse in the ICU, here at BVS.
No two days are ever the same in ICU, with patient care ranging from initial patient triage, in-house blood work, caring for polytrauma patients (patients with more than one area needing attention) , managing patients with chest drains, feeding tubes, receiving transfusions and even patients on ventilators.
Hollie qualified in 2009 and has worked in referral hospitals since 2010. She started with BVS when it was originally Highcroft Referrals in 2015, as part of the medicine team, before transitioning into her current role.
Here you can see Hollie placing a central line in a hospitalised patient.
This central line was placed into the patients jugular vein, allowing vasculature access.
As well as being able to deliver the usual fluid therapy and medications, Central lines are useful in patients with compromised peripheral veins (due to repeat blood sampling/ intravenous catheters), patients that require frequent blood sampling, IV access is required for a longer period of time, or patients that may require parenteral nutrition (food directly into their bloodstream!).
We hope that you find it useful getting to see a little more 'behind the scenes' of the day to day running of our hospital. Were you surprised that our nurses are performing procedures like this? Under veterinary supervision there are some amazing advances in what registered vetrinary nurses are able to do.
Summer often brings more time spent outside with our best buddies, whilst enjoying your time together exploring nature, here are a few helpful tips from our Ophthalmologist, Savina, on what signs might indicate that a grass seed has entered into your pets' eye!
Client Review Time
"Magic place. Very helpful and helped my dog get better"
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Great work Suzie! Thank you so much for coming to donate! Thank you for sharing Shirehampton Village Vets 🧡🧡
A huge thank you to the amazing dogs and their owners who donated blood at the recent session.
"We collected 6 usable units, which is a wonderful result and has really helped with our blood stocks for this week! The team said they were really well looked after on the day as usual too!"
We are always so grateful that we are able to support this wonderful cause!
To find out more about if your dog could become a donor please visit https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/dog-blood-donation/
or watch this -------> https://youtu.be/f6tCr8J8RTc
Client review time!
Excellent service, beautiful facility. lovely staff, very helpful, thanks everyone at BVS!
🌟🌟 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!! 🌟🌟
The Ophthalmology Team at Bristol Vet Specialists are delighted to announce that our very own, brilliant, Emily Collier sailed through both her theoretical and practical examinations, gaining her qualification as a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists! This journey consists of 1 year of rotational internship, 3 years of ophthalmology residency, first author publications, a written exam and a practical exam at European level.
This is such an incredible achievement and Emily is such a valuable asset to our team! Well done Emily 🌟🎉
Client Review time!
I hope by now you know us, Bristol Vet Specialists for our referral disciplines....
Interventional Radiology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Anaesthesia & Analgesia, Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency & Critical Care & Internal Medicine.....
BUT did you know that we can support you, our referring colleagues, in additional ways as well.
We bring CPD to you. Our departments have been sending colleagues out to visit your practices. Providing lunch & learn or evening CPD for your teams. We all know how hard it can be to get out of the practice on time to attend external CPD, so when you cant, let us come to you. The content can be tailored to your needs.
If this is something that sounds good to you please email us [email protected] and we can get the ball rolling.
If that doesn't work for you keep an eye out for our regular CPD events here at BVS and come and see where your referred cases are seen.
For some disciplines we are bringing the Specialists to YOU. Our Ophthalmology and Dentistry teams have started to see patients in your practices. Ideal for those clients that don't want to travel until they have been seen, our teams can see them on site on dedicated clinic days. If needed they then have access to the facilities back at BVS if any more invasive intervention is needed.
You may see us pop up nearer you! Ophthalmology are in the process of setting up at MacQueen & Carmarthen, running a clinic every other week at both sites.
BVS awarded 'Dog Friendly Practice' Status
We are very proud to announce that Bristol Vet Specialists has been awarded the 'Dog Friendly Clinic' Status.
The scheme developed in partnership with & The British Veterinary Behaviour Association ensures that the practice maintains a high standard of care for its canine patients.
Taking their natural behaviours into consideration, the scheme advises and ensures that the way in which the practice is run and is designed is all done in a way that best supports the most comfortable experience for the dogs, their owners and the staff.
This includes a canine only waiting room, procedure protocols designed to ensure that our canine patients have the least stressful experience, and wards and patient housing that encourages and allows expression of their natural behaviours and needs throughout their hospitalisation.
The scheme has been championed by Georgia Elliott (Head of surgical services RVN) who will lead the team of canine advocates within our canine ward team.
Proud to be supporting the CVS Group Plc charity of the year Hearing Dogs for Deaf People for the following year. Super grateful to be part of the company wide focus and fundraising effort that supports these worthy causes. As employees of CVS we get to vote from a selection and the winner gets a full year of support.
Client review time!
"I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the exceptional care the team at Bristol Vet provided to Finn, my chocolate Labrador and beloved therapy dog, during his recent leg injury.
Finn means the world to me and many others, and your commitment to his well-being is deeply appreciated. Thank you for taking such good care of him and hopefully helping him back on his paws soon.
Warmest regards,
Finn & Stephen"
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Summer often brings more time spent outside with our best buddies, whilst enjoying your time together exploring nature, here are a few helpful tips from our Ophthalmologist, Savina, on what signs might indicate that a grass seed has entered into your pets' eye! #bristolvetspecialists #veterinaryophthalmology #grassseed #eyeforeignbody
🌟🌟 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!! 🌟🌟 The Ophthalmology Team at Bristol Vet Specialists are delighted to announce that our very own, brilliant, Emily Collier sailed through both her theoretical and practical examinations, gaining her qualification as a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists! This journey consists of 1 year of rotational internship, 3 years of ophthalmology residency, first author publications, a written exam and a practical exam at European level. This is such an incredible achievement and Emily is such a valuable asset to our team! Well done Emily 🌟🎉 #ophthalmology #veterinaryophthalmology #DipECVO #britishassociationofveterinaryophthalmology #bristolvetspecialists
You may never have seen behind the consultation room in a veterinary practice. So take a look at the work our vets and nurses 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. #careforanimals #veterinaryprofession
We are delighted to announce that after only three months since opening our doors to our new site, we have been awarded the GOLD level in th ISFM Cat friendly practice scheme. Our feline patients come with some very specific attributes and behaviours that we need to be aware of to allow them to experience the best possible care when in the hospital setting. To find out more about the scheme and why this means so much to us as a practice please visit https://catfriendlyclinic.org/ #BristolVetSpecialists #CVSReferrals #ISFM #catfriendlyclinic CVS Group Plc
Wishing you all a very happy new year. We are dedicated to supporting you all throughout the coming year and fully growing into our new Bristol Vet Specialist premises and potential. We are honoured to have you along for the ride!
Elvis arrived in style via our lab delivery chute in the early hours of this morning! This feature is invaluable in ensuring that the samples make it up to lab promptly…#ElvistheBVSelf #bristolvetspecialists
We. Are. Open. After 5 years in the making, Bristol Vet Specialists opened its doors this week! Our magnificent £13.5m state-of-the-art 30,000 sq. ft. referral hospital is the biggest in the South West and South Wales and offers the latest technology and treatments in all small animal disciplines. With an exceptionally skilled veterinary team and cutting-edge facilities and equipment all under one roof, BVS will be a centre of excellence for small animal care and we cannot wait to welcome you through our doors! #cvsreferrals #vetspecialists
What does it take to move a veterinary hospital? Over 500 metres of bubble wrap, 175 crates, 50 rolls of parcel tape, 2 lorries and 1 incredible team...! #bristolvetspecialists #cvsreferrals #veterinaryspecialists
Our Bristol Vet Specialists neurologists are running a new study using pioneering ultrasound software to predict recovery in dogs after spinal cord injuries. Dogs commonly suffer spinal cord damage from slipped discs. This can lead to loss of walking and sensation. In dogs losing sensation - a sign suggesting severe damage - the recovery prognosis is 50%. There’s no reliable way of determining which dog will recover and which will not. Research shows the stiffness of an organ can be a marker of how damaged it is. So a new state-of-the-art ultrasound machine (GE HealthCare LogiQ E10) at Highcroft (soon to be Bristol Vet Specialists) - equipped with an advanced piece of software (known as ‘shear wave elastography’) – will be used to measure ‘elasticity’, or stiffness, in the dogs’ body tissue. The study will measure the stiffness of the dog’s spinal cord during surgery. The dog’s recovery to walking after surgery will then be monitored. The results will allow our neurologists to study if a relationship between spinal cord stiffness at time of surgery and recovery exists. If successful, it could help us provide a more accurate prognosis for dogs with spinal cord injury in the future. For further information, to become involved, or to refer a case, please contact [email protected]. #vetspecialists #vetneurology #bristolvetspecialists #highcroftvetreferrals #cvsreferrals
Meet Guillaume Ruiz, our Internal Medicine Specialist at Bristol Vet Specialists. He’ll be part of a 100-strong team at our new referrals hospital, opening this summer. Guillaume will be joined by internationally-renowned specialist veterinary surgeons, residents, interns & registered veterinary nurses at our new South West centre for veterinary excellence and training. #cvsgroup #BristolVetSpecialists #cvsreferrals
Take a look inside our new Bristol Vet Specialists hospital to see how things are shaping up. We’re now fitting it out with state-of-the-art facilities & equipment. We look forward to welcoming our colleagues, clients and patients soon! #cvsgroup #bristolvetspecialists #cvsreferrals
Meet Delphine Le Chevallier, veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia specialist at Bristol Vet Specialists, opening this April. She’ll be one of over 100 highly skilled professionals to be employed at our new referral hospital. Delphine will be joined by a large team of internationally-renowned specialist veterinary surgeons, supported by residents, interns and registered veterinary nurses. Together, they’ll create a centre for veterinary excellence and training in the South West. #cvsreferrals #bristolvetspecialists #vetspecialists
Bristol Vet Specialists will open this Summer 2023, with the latest technology and treatments in all disciplines. This will include general surgery, orthopaedics, neurology and neurosurgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology (Sept 23), cardiology, dermatology, oncology and dentistry (Sept 23), as well as dedicated anaesthesia, analgesia, diagnostic imaging and intensive care departments. #cvsreferrals #BristolVetSpecialists
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