Specialist eye care for pets

James Histed is a highly respected veterinary ophthalmologist and an accomplished surgeon. What makes him particularly good at his job is his pleasant disposition and non-judgemental approach.

James is an effective communicator and has a genuine understanding of the needs of both referring vets and owners.

I have known James for several years, in his capacity as both colleague and mentor. James is not only a dedicated and determined ophthalmologist, he is also very approachable and extremely pleasant to work with.

He is genuinely interested in helping others. With a calm, non-judgemental approach, James’s collegial style allows veterinary professionals to grow.

Passionate about the quality of his work, James Histed sets very high standards of care for patients in both surgical and medical cases. I have personally seen qualities in James that I aspire to as a fellow specialist. This expertise also comes across very well to
owners.

First-opinion vets benefit from James’ attentive and responsive approach. He is a considerate colleague who is always very willing to offer his time and expertise, fit in emergencies or respond quickly to questions, all of which can be critical for management
of urgent cases.

With enormous attention to detail, James takes time to assess patients and plan treatment. Among the cohort of long-term patients his reassuring, calm presence goes down extremely well with owners. I would be very happy for him to operate on my own dog, should there ever be a need.

James Histed is an extremely competent and proficient veterinary surgeon with an incredibly thorough knowledge of his specialist field. He strives to achieve the best possible outcome for every case and doesn’t ever settle for anything less than perfection.

As well as being a supportive colleague, James is also popular with owners who find him personable and empathetic. If my dog had an eye problem, James is the vet I would turn to!

James Histed is a dedicated professional, always putting in a tremendous effort to satisfying clients’ and patients’ needs, and striving to achieve the optimal outcome in both medical and surgical cases.

I’d have no hesitation sending my own pet to James. He is highly committed to communicating the plan and likely outcome to owners, addressing any questions and remaining responsive to their concerns.

James is also a strong team player, fostering positive interaction with first-opinion vets, nurses and other specialists.

With exceptional communication skills, James takes time to explain the diagnosis and treatment options to referring vets. He is known for being very thorough with examinations and note-taking and responsive to their questions. His descriptive letters about the case are always appreciated by veterinary colleagues.

James also displays deep empathy with owners in the consulting room, making sure they are settled, relaxed and fully informed throughout.

I have found him to be an extremely precise and efficient surgeon, reducing time and inconvenience for the owner and their pet. His patient outcomes are incredible, with minimal risk of complications.

From direct experience working with James, I have seen first hand how well he relates to others, providing peace of mind for referring vets and putting owners immediately at their ease.

There are rarely any complications with his cases and he is able to achieve extraordinarily high success rates for both medical and surgical treatments.

James is always very happy for referring vets to observe treatment and get involved in the case management, which is a great way for them to learn.

Owners often come to see him with very little understanding of their pet’s condition or the potential treatment pathways. James is very good at explaining exactly what he can do for their pet so they have a much clearer picture of all the options and outcomes. They are usually overjoyed when they see how the intervention can improve their dog’s or cat’s quality of life.

In summary, James delivers exceptional value for both referring vets and their owners; a win-win outcome.

When my cat, Stripey Dave, was hit by a reversing car, James was quick to respond in the race to save his eye, which had been damaged by the trauma. Liaising closely with my own vet, James provided advice and support to improve Dave’s chances of a good recovery.

I was immediately struck by James’ overriding commitment to my cat’s welfare. He communicates in a very caring and calm manner. I remember feeling a sense of complete confidence in his ability; he certainly knows his stuff!

Thanks to James’ timely advice, I’m pleased to say Stripey Dave went on to lead a normal life for many years