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The Pet Vet And Optivet Launch New Partnership To Expand Specialist Ophthalmology Care Across Greater London
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Family-owned independent veterinary group The Pet Vet has announced a new partnership with Optivet Referrals, a leading independent and specialist-led veterinary ophthalmology provider, to expand access to advanced eye care for pets across Greater London from June 2026.
Until now, many London-based pet owners have needed to travel to Optivet’s specialist hospital in Hampshire for advanced ophthalmology treatment. This new partnership will bring services closer to home, with veterinary ophthalmology care now available at The Pet Vet’s Waltham Forest surgery.
Whilst The Pet Vet and Optivet will remain fully independent organisations, the partnership will see Optivet deliver specialist ophthalmology services within The Pet Vet surgery. This innovative shared-site model will fully optimise the facilities at The Pet Vet’s 5,100 sqft surgery; and improve access in London to referral-centre clinical standards and patient care.
Working in collaboration with The Pet Vet Waltham Forest Head Vet, Dr Katarina Krasna MVDr CertAVP MRCVS, Optivet London will be led by Dr Gemma Turner BSc DVM MANZCVS FANZCVS MRCVS, Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. The services will cover a wide range of ocular conditions, from routine medical management through to advanced surgical procedures.
Specialist ophthalmology services will include:
Eyelid and ocular surface procedures
- Distichia and ectopic cilia correction
- Entropion surgery
- Medial canthoplasty
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy and nictitans membrane surgery
Corneal procedures
- Superficial keratectomy
- Corneal crosslinking
- Conjunctival grafts and corneal transplants
- Corneal suturing and debridement techniques
Intraocular surgery
- Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification)
- Iris mass and cyst procedures
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Advanced glaucoma and lens procedures
Globe and orbital surgery
- Enucleation and evisceration
- Orbitotomy procedures
- Retrobulbar abscess management
Dr Mel Fuller, CEO at The Pet Vet, says:
“We’re delighted to be working in partnership with Optivet to bring advanced ophthalmology services closer to pet owners in London. This collaboration means owners can access specialist eye care for their pets in a more convenient, familiar setting, without compromising on clinical excellence.
At The Pet Vet, we’re committed to continuously improving access to high-quality veterinary care, and this is a fantastic example of how collaboration with like-minded partners can benefit both pets and their owners.”
To refer a patient to the team at Optivet Referrals, please visit Optivet.com and select ‘make a referral’.
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