About Us

Working in a dedicated ophthalmology referral service since 2014, Barbara is confident in all areas of small animal ophthalmological referral work and will be based at different clinics in Kent for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular pathologies.

Barbara is proficient in all areas of adnexal, corneal and anterior chamber surgery. In addition to this, she can liaise with other specialists (or offer further referral) for glaucoma and retinal surgery when necessary or indicated. A member of BrAVO since 1996, Barbara attends their annual meetings and for further continued professional development has also attended the European ECVO congress on multiple occasions.

Barbara is able to address a variety of complex cases. Based in Kent, her services are within close access to all areas of London and beyond. Referral forms can be found on our website. Please note that Barbara is currently not performing cataract surgery.

RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology
Dr. Renata is an EBVS® European and RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology and a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (DipECVO), with extensive experience managing complex medical and surgical eye conditions in dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Renata completed her veterinary degree and PhD at the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brno, Czech Republic, before undertaking specialist ophthalmology training in the United Kingdom. She gained the BSAVA Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Ophthalmology in 2017 and became a boarded specialist in 2021. Having worked at leading UK referral centres, she has developed a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based ophthalmic care.

Renata is passionate about providing the highest standards of specialist eye care and building strong relationships with referring veterinary practices to ensure seamless patient care. Alongside her clinical work, she is a VIN consultant, a BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme panellist, and Chair of the Scientific Committee for the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

I qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1992 and have worked in practice ever since. I joined Canterbury Vets in November 2024 and work as part of the Eye Vet Care team.

When I’m not working I enjoy running and baking (especially for the rest of the team!)
I have a cat called Angus whom I hand reared from a kitten.

Stacey began her journey in the veterinary world back in 1992 and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1999. She quickly stepped into the role of Head Nurse at a busy, high-level orthopaedic referral practice, where she spent over a decade managing complex cases and leading the nursing team with dedication.

After ten years, Stacey transitioned into Practice Management, taking the reins on the day-to-day running of the hospital. In 2018, she added another achievement to her name by completing the Certificate in Practice Management, and we were lucky to welcome her to DNA Vetcare in 2019.

Stacey’s love for animals knows no bounds—from tiny hamsters to majestic horses!
Her caring nature has even seen her bring home pets in need after work! She shares her life with her amazing husband Justin, and their adorable little dog Lacey.