Ophthalmology Specialist
Core
Provide advanced medical and surgical ophthalmic care to small animals, equine, and exotic patients to preserve and restore vision.
Role type
Specialist veterinary ophthalmologist (clinical & surgical)
Builds
Advanced eye care services for diverse animal patients
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, surgical techniques (cataract, corneal, eyelid), slit lamp biomicroscopy, tonometry, electroretinography, ultrasound diagnostics, teaching and mentorship
Preferred skills
Diplomate status with ACVO or ECVO, Fellowship of ANZCVS in Veterinary Ophthalmology
Technologies
Slit lamp biomicroscopes, indirect ophthalmoscopes, digital retinal imaging, TonoVet, Tono-Pen, high-frequency ultrasound, electroretinography (ERG)
Responsibilities
Perform medical and surgical eye procedures, utilize advanced diagnostic equipment, mentor residents and interns, collaborate with referring veterinarians
Seniority
Specialist, high-level clinical practice