Natasha Mitchell

Natasha graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine from University College Dublin in 1998. She worked mainly with small animals in Australia and the UK, where she developed a keen interest in ophthalmology after realising it was one of her weakest subjects. She obtained an RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2004. She later joined the Eye Veterinary Clinic in Herefordshire where she completed an alternative residency programme for the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology which she obtained in 2011.

Natasha is a Veterinary Council of Ireland recognised specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology. She has published journal articles, textbook chapters and two textbooks, as well as creating educational apps in veterinary ophthalmology. She is a panellist for the BVA/KC/ISDS scheme and undertakes eye testing in dogs intended for breeding. She has been involved in co-hosting a veterinary podcast, The VetPod. She is a Mentor for the Fellowship in Veterinary Ophthalmology provided by the Australia and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS), and has a Resident program.

Outside of work, she enjoys caring for her many animals; dogs, cats, cattle and horses. She enjoys competing in Dressage and Eventing, and heading off on horse-riding adventures overseas.