Paul Barrett, DVM, DACVO
Dr. Paul Barrett completed veterinary school at Colorado State University. He finished his residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology in Tucson, Arizona along with additional training at Stanford University. He has been a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists since 1995. Dr. Barrett's clinical interests focus on corneal disease and ulcer management.


Reuben Merideth, DVM, DACVO
Dr. Reuben Merideth has been a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists since 1981. A graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr Merideth has practiced veterinary ophthalmology for more than 25 years. He has written more than 30 scientific articles along with five chapters for veterinary textbooks. His clinical interests include glaucoma and cataracts.


Jennifer Urbanz, DVM, DACVO
Dr. Jennifer Urbanz attended Auburn University where she received a degree in both Zoology and Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a fellowship at the Scott-Ritchey Research Center in veterinary medical studies. Dr. Urbanz completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at University of Minnesota. Dr. Urbanz joined the residency program at Eye Care for Animals in 1999 and became a board certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2002.


David Wilkie, DVM, MS, DACVO

Dr. Wilkie was born in Toronto, Canada and obtained his D.V.M. degree in 1984 from the University of Guelph, Canada. He spent one year at the University of Pennsylvania as an intern and in 1985 came to The Ohio State University to begin a 3-year residency and Masters degree in comparative ophthalmology. He received both his Masters degree (MS) and ophthalmology specialty boards (ACVO) in 1988. He was subsequently hired as an Assistant Professor in the department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University. He was promoted to Associate Professor of veterinary ophthalmology in 1994 and he is currently Professor of Ophthalmology. In addition, Dr Wilkie is a Professor in the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University. 

Dr Wilkie has trained 15 residents who are Board Certified in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists or the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. In addition, Dr. Wilkie has provided advanced training in ophthalmology to over 16 veterinarian ophthalmologists from 8 countries.

Dr Wilkie is author of 80 articles, 70 abstracts and 38 textbook chapters, and serves as a research consultant to numerous national research facilities. He has served as an editor of textbooks and is currently a reviewer for several Veterinary and Human ophthalmology and research journals. He is the past chairperson of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, Examination Committee and Past-President for the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Dr. Wilkie currently serves on the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology Foundation board. In addition, Dr. Wilkie has served on the Editorial Review Board and as Associate-Editor for the past 5 years and is currently the Editor-in-Chief for the journal of Veterinary Ophthalmology. He is an international speaker having presented seminars in the USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Great Britain, Russia, Slovenia, Finland, Ireland, Taiwan and Switzerland. Dr. Wilkie is a respected teacher both at the University and internationally. He has twice been nominated for the Norden Distinguished Teacher Award.


Tami Shearer, DVM, CCRP

Dr. Shearer received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 from Defiance College, and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986.  She immediately went on to Bryan Area Animal Hospital, and then practiced at Defiance Animal Hospital from 1987-88.  Dr. Shearer operated her own practice in Columbus for over 16 years before joining the VCA Sawmill Animal Hospital.  In 2005, Dr. Shearer earned her certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner from the University of Tennessee, and in September of 2008, opened a practice in North Carolina solely dedicated to rehabilitation, pain management, and hospice care.

Dr. Shearer was honored as 2003 Veterinarian of the Year by Hartz Mountain Corporation, and was a recipient of the Ohio Animal Foundation’s Award for Community Service in 2004, as well as Boehringer Ingelheim’s 2005 Award for Meritorious Service above Self in Small Animal Hospital Practice.

Dr. Shearer has authored 5 books on health care for pet owners, and her work on hospice care for pets has been featured in The Washington Post and numerous other publications.  Dr. Shearer has been teaching community courses on animal care for the past 15 years, and is a local media advisor for the NBC affiliate.  She also lectures at many of the largest conferences, including Western States Conference, Southeast Veterinary Conference, Midwest Veterinary Conference, CVC, and Southern Veterinary Conference.

Dr. Shearer is Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit, Pet Hospice and Education Center.  She is currently president of AAH-ABV, and a member of IAVPM and the Veterinary Dental Society.