Visiting Specialists
Our visiting specialists and consultants have undergone extensive post graduate training in their particular disciplines and are highly experienced in their fields.
They run weekly referral clinics at Highcroft where they see cases referred by veterinary surgeons from all over the south west, including our own.
Please click on the links below to learn more about the service each provides.
Click here to visit our NEW Referral Website
Ophthalmology
Jim Carter BVetMed DVOphthal MRCVS is the leading Veterinary Ophthalmologist in the South West, having studied veterinary ophthalmology to the highest level (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate and Diploma).
Since 2003 Jim has run a referral practice specialising in veterinary ophthalmology, whilst retaining a part time Clinical Fellow status at the University of Bristol.
He runs clinics at our Stockwood branch surgery on Monday mornings where he sees cases that have been referred to him by veterinary surgeons from all over the Bristol area (including our own vets).
At these clinics, Jim uses his diagnostic tools to assess the patients and discusses any treatment or surgery required with the owners.
He uses a state-of-the-art operating microscope and performs all types of intraocular and extraocular surgery including:
- Phacoemulsifcation cataract surgery and intraocular lens placement
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Entropion and facelift surgery
- Catholysis
- Corneal surgery
- Lens luxation surgery
IF YOU ARE A VETERINARY SURGEON wishing to contact Jim Carter, he offers a free advice service, via email, telephone or fax. For contact details please call our Stockwood surgery on 01275 838473.
Please note that all externally referred owners are required to sign a declaration which explains that Highcroft Veterinary Group cannot provide first opinion services, or sell them vet-only products such as flea and worm treatments, within 12 months of their visit to the referral service.
IF YOU ARE AN OWNER and you think that your pet might have an eye problem, please contact your veterinary surgeon who will be able to advise you and refer you on if necessary.
