Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS) in Ringwood, Hampshire, has completed the latest phase of its £10m redevelopment and launched a new ophthalmology service.

The ophthalmology service, which offers cataract surgery, corrective eyelid surgery and corneal disease management amongst other things, is headed by RCVS and US Ophthalmology Specialist, James Histed (pictured right)

The hospital, which has doubled in size to 30,000ft², now has a purpose-built theatre complex, a new reception and waiting area, 12 additional consulting rooms and a new rehabilitation centre equipped with a water treadmill and a large arena for treatment and gait analysis.

It also has a new lecture theatre where SCVS can deliver its CPD programme and parent company IVC can deliver its intern and residency programme.

The company says that its redevelopment has focused on employee wellbeing, to which end there is a new staff area for the 200-strong team a place to gather, dine and relax.

Kennel space for staff dogs has also been increased to support SCVS’s ‘bring your dog to work’ policy.

The new hospital facility is fully operational and open 24/7 for referrals, supporting colleagues from surrounding vet practices.

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