Optivet Referrals

10/11/2025

🐾 Breed of the Week: German Shepherd ✨

Show some love for these large, loveable Velcro dogs 🩵 Meet Chase! Our Student Nurse Tarnya's beautiful German Shepherd🌲

👁️ Did you know?

German Shepherds are prone to hip and elbow dysplasia. This affects joint alignment and can cause arthritis or pain later on in life.
This can be prevented by ensuring your selected breeder has had hip and elbow score evaluations prior to breeding. You can also check your pets parents score evaluations with the breeder if possible.

📸Do you have a German Shepherd? Share a photo of your baby in the comment💙

At Optivet Referrals, our dedicated team provides advanced specialist care to support every breed’s unique needs. 💚

05/11/2025

⚠❗Our phone lines and website are down❗⚠

We're working to fix this issue as soon as possible!🐾

Please call on 07775 180 534 to reach us with any emergencies in the meantime.

🩺If you are looking to refer a case, please email on advice@optivet.com and/or call on the above number.

We thank you for your patience in this matter🩵

05/11/2025

Sometimes our pet is telling us there's something wrong in more ways than one🩵 Here's six signs your pet may be in pain🐾🩺🩻💊

03/11/2025

🌟 Meet Lass! 🌟

Lass is a beautiful 5-year-old Greyhound currently being cared for by HRH Romford Retired Greyhounds. Her carers noticed she was struggling to see on her left side, so she visited Dr. Gemma Turner at Optivet Referrals.

After some careful testing, Lass was diagnosed with a retinal detachment in her left eye. Thanks to Dr. Gemma Turner and Dr. Rob Lowe — one of Europe’s leading specialists in this surgery — Lass had a successful retinal reattachment procedure. 👏💙

Almost 3 months later, Lass is thriving! She’s got her confidence (and her sight!) back and is enjoying life with her loving carers. 🐾💫

She’ll stay with them a little longer, but soon she’ll be ready to find her forever home. 🏡💖

If you are interested in rehoming Lass - please contact
07852 734958 / contact@romfordretiredgreyhounds.com

We’re so proud of you, Lass — you’re a superstar! 🌈🐶

03/11/2025

🐾 Breed of the Week: French Bulldog✨

The funny and forgiving foodie that is the Frenchie🩵

👁️ Did you know French Bulldogs have two different types of ears?

'Bat Ears' are the classic upright, rounded at the top ears and classed as the official French Bulldog ear.
Whereas, 'Rose Ears' that fold back slightly ,(similarly to English Bulldogs) are less commonly seen.

What ear type does your fur baby have?👂🐾

📸Do you have a French Bulldog? Share a photo of your Frenchie in the comments!

31/10/2025

🎃 “Eye see you!” 👁️

Happy Halloween from the team at Optivet — stay safe, keep sweets out of reach, and enjoy the celebrations! 🧡🐾

29/10/2025

💙🐾Meet Karrianne and Richmond🐾💙

Karrianne is one our wonderful Registered Veterinary Nurses🌟 🐾

When she isn't buzzing around the wards and theatres of our practice, you'll find her up in the air practicing pole and aerial hoop fitness - or whipping up treats in the kitchen!🧁

And while mum is in the air, much lower to the ground you'll find miniature dachshund Richmond snoozing and shredding toys- particularly squeaky ones!🧸

In future, Karrianne would like to focus on gaining her certificate in nursing anaesthesia🩺

What role on our team would you like to know about next? 🐾

27/10/2025

🖤🐾 Happy National Black Cat Day!🐾🖤

Today we celebrate the sleek, mysterious, and utterly charming black cats that are always our shadow❤

🐈‍⬛ Did You Know?

Black cats are less likely to be adopted than cats of other colours, often due to old superstitions or myths.
In many cultures, they’re seen as symbols of luck and prosperity — especially in the UK and Japan!
Their glossy coats aren’t all the same shade — under sunlight, you can often see rich browns, blues, and even hints of rust.

🩺 Black cats are every bit as unique and lovable as their more colourful counterparts — and just as cute!
Routine health checks help detect hidden issues early, keeping these gorgeous felines healthy and happy for years to come.

🖤🐾 Share a photo of your black cat and tag us — we’d love to see them!

27/10/2025

🐾 Dog Breed of the Week: English Bulldog ✨

Meet Blue - a sociable, affectionate bundle of love! 💛

Did you know English Bulldog's can be predisposed to many conditions such as BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome), fold dermatitis and cherry eye so regular vet checks are key to maintaining their comfort and lifestyle.

At Optivet Referrals, our dedicated team provides advanced specialist care to support every breed’s unique needs. 💚

24/10/2025

⚠ ROAD CLOSURE ⚠

Petersfield Road (northbound) is closed from the Havant College roundabout due to a burst water main. Please bare this in mind for your journey to appointments this afternoon.

☎️Please call on 01243 888 091 if you need to reschedule your appointment☎️

21/10/2025

🐢 Celebrating Reptile Awareness Day with Optivet Referrals 🦎

At Optivet Referrals, we champion excellence in specialist veterinary care — and that commitment extends to all creatures, including reptiles. While our core services focus on ophthalmology, surgery, internal medicine and more , we believe in raising awareness of the unique needs of reptiles and supporting the community of reptile owners, vets, and enthusiasts.

🤔 When to See a Vet

If your reptile shows:

👁Closed or swollen eyes
💧Persistent discharge
🐍Trouble shedding around the eyes
☁Cloudiness or colour change
👀Rubbing or scratching at the face

Don't hesitate! If you have any concerns or changes, contact your vets now💙

20/10/2025

🌟 We're Hiring! Veterinary Care Assistant Wanted! 🐾

Are you passionate about animals and dream of working in a supportive, inclusive environment where your care truly makes a difference?

Join us at Optivet Referrals, a leading independent 24/7 emergency and specialist referral practice based in the South.
We’re on the lookout for a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) to become a key part of our compassionate, expert-led team. 🐶🐱

👩‍⚕️ What you’ll do:
✨ Support specialists & RVNs in delivering top-quality care
🛏️ Assist with inpatient care and theatre procedures
🧽 Keep our hospital spotless and equipment prepped
🧪 Help with lab work & client communication

🌈 What we offer:
💷 Starting salary from £25,500 (DOE)
🎂 Day off for your birthday
🏝️ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
🏥 Private health care
🐾 Pet insurance contribution
🚗 Free onsite parking
📚 Real opportunities for growth – personally and professionally

🕒 Full-time, 40 hours/week (day, twilight & night shifts on rotation)

✅ Ideal candidates are organised, empathetic, calm under pressure, and passionate about patient care.

📍 Sound like your next step? Apply now and be part of a practice that’s built on values, compassion, and clinical excellence.

🔗 Learn more: www.optivet.com

📩 DM us or send your CV to emma.phillips@optivet.com – we can’t wait to meet you!

Optivet, a specialist veterinary clinic, with our veterinary ophthalmologist performs an extensive range of ocular examinations and surgical procedures.