About Us
Eye Vet provides a comprehensive referral service for the medical and surgical management of ophthalmic conditions in dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care, whether by resolving a condition where possible or by achieving the best possible long-term control before ongoing care is shared back with your own veterinary surgeon.
Our team, Natasha Mitchell and Abi Dunkley, work exclusively in veterinary ophthalmology. Based within Mulcair Veterinary Clinic in Newport, Co. Tipperary, we work alongside the Mulcair team in a modern, spacious practice with dedicated ophthalmic facilities, ample parking, and safe areas to walk dogs before and after appointments.
As an independently owned service, we place great importance on personal attention, clear communication, and close collaboration with referring veterinary surgeons. Our goal is always to do what is genuinely best for each patient and their family.
Our Team
Natasha Mitchell MVB DVOphthal MANZCVS MRCVS
Natasha graduated in Veterinary Medicine from University College Dublin and spent a number of years working mainly with small animals in Australia and the UK, where she developed a strong interest in ophthalmology. She was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2004 and later joined the Eye Veterinary Clinic in Herefordshire, where she completed an alternative residency programme for the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology, awarded in 2011.
Natasha is a Veterinary Council of Ireland Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. She has published journal articles, textbook chapters, and two textbooks in the field, and has also developed educational apps in veterinary ophthalmology. She is an appointed panellist for the BVA/KC/ISDS eye scheme and performs eye testing for dogs intended for breeding. She is also a mentor for the ANZCVS Fellowship in Veterinary Ophthalmology and runs a resident training programme. She has been involved in co-hosting a veterinary podcast, The VetPod.
Outside work, Natasha enjoys caring for her many animals, including dogs, cats, cattle, and horses. She also enjoys dressage, eventing, and heading off on horse-riding adventures overseas.
Abigail Dunkley BVSc PgCertSAOphthal MRCVS
Abi graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa, in 2019. After completing her compulsory community service year in 2020 in a rural mixed practice, she moved to the UK, where she spent three and a half years in general practice before undertaking an ophthalmology internship at the private referral practice OptiVet.
Abi has been awarded the BSAVA Postgraduate Certificate in Ophthalmology and is continuing her advanced postgraduate training in veterinary ophthalmology. She is currently preparing for the ANZCVS Membership examinations and the ANZCVS Fellowship in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
Outside work, Abi enjoys cycling, hiking, and spending time with her three cats, Prim, Yoda, and Tembi.