About Iona

Decades of eyes, in expert hands.

Iona Mathieson is an RCVS-certified veterinary ophthalmologist who also teaches the next generation of vets at the University of Liverpool.

BVA · KC · ISDS Eye scheme testing panel member
CertVOphthal RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology, 2011
Since 1997 Qualified, University of Glasgow
Liverpool Lecturer to undergraduate & new-graduate vets
Photo of Iona — to be supplied

Background

About Iona Mathieson

Iona qualified at the University of Glasgow in 1997 and began her career in mixed practice in the Highlands, before moving to small-animal practice in England. In 2011 she gained the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology, and today runs ophthalmology referral practice in the North West and South West of England.

In 2026 she joined the BVA/KC/ISDS eye testing panel, bringing eye scheme examinations, gonioscopy and litter screening to dog owners and breeders across the North West.

Experience

Experience & qualifications

1997Qualified at the University of Glasgow, then worked in mixed practice in the Highlands.
Early careerMoved from the Highlands to small-animal practice in England.
2011Awarded the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology (CertVOphthal).
TodayRuns ophthalmology referral practice in the North West and South West of England.
TodayTeaches undergraduate and new-graduate vets at the University of Liverpool.
2026Joined the BVA/KC/ISDS eye testing panel.

A teaching ophthalmologist

Alongside referral and eye scheme work, Iona lectures undergraduate and newly-qualified vets at the University of Liverpool — keeping her practice current and evidence-led.

Ready when you are

Book your dog's eye test.

Secure your appointment in a few minutes with a £25 deposit. The balance is paid on the day, by card.

  • Painless, 30-minute appointment
  • Findings recorded on the eye scheme certificate
  • £25 deposit, balance paid on the day