Qualifications
Natasha Mitchell MVB MANZCVS DVOphthal MRCVS
Fiona McKeever MVB GPCert(Ophthal) MANZCVS MRCVS
MVB is a bachelor of veterinary medicine degree, Natasha obtained her honours degree from University College Dublin in 1998. Fiona obtained her honours degree from University College Dublin in 2018.
DVOphthal is a Diploma in Veterinary Medicine which was awarded by the Royal College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. This is the highest level of examination in the field of veterinary ophthalmology.
MRCVS means member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Natasha also obtained a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology (CertVOphthal) in 2004, but the Diploma, or DVOphthal, supercedes the Certificate qualification.
She is a Veterinary Council of Ireland Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
She is an appointed panellist for BVA/KC/ISDS eye testing in breeding dogs.
GpCert(Ophthal) is a post-graduation certification in veterinary ophthalmology indicating advanced training in this subject.
MANZCVS means membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. This Membership is a requirement before undertaking the Fellowship exam to qualify as a boarded veterinary ophthalmologist following a three-year residency training program.