Meet Our Doctors!
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Ashley Zibura
Dr. Ashley Zibura grew up in rural Maine and is excited to return back to New England and launch Veterinary Eye Center – Massachusetts. Dr. Zibura worked in a large multi-specialty hospital prior to joining the Veterinary Eye Center - New York City in 2022. In her tenure, she has seen how impactful an ophthalmology-focused practice can be.
Her clinical interests include: corneal disease, cataract surgery, corrective eyelid surgery, and management of ocular pain.
In her spare time, Dr. Zibura enjoys traveling, running, and watching movies with her husband and their rescue pets.
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
- Residency, Comparative Ophthalmology, North Carolina State University
- Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Minnesota
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
- Master of Science, Biomedical Science, Colorado State University
- Bachelor of Science, Biology and Neuroscience, Brandeis University
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Kristen Gervais
Dr. Kristen Gervais grew up near Worcester and has been practicing ophthalmology in Massachusetts since 2017. She joined the VEC Mass team in 2024. In addition to excellent patient care, her clinical priorities include providing a clear understanding of each patient’s ocular condition and tailoring treatment recommendations on a patient- and owner-specific basis.
Her clinical interests in ophthalmology include management of ocular surface diseases and all aspects of ophthalmic microsurgery. Other interests include vision science, comparative ocular anatomy and physiology, and genetics of ocular disease.
Dr. Gervais lives in the Metrowest area with her three dogs. She enjoys mountain biking, climbing, swimming, music, and DIY home projects.
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
- Residency, Comparative Ophthalmology, The Ohio State University
- Laboratory for Molecular and Comparative Ophthalmology Internship, The Ohio State University
- Comparative Ophthalmology Laboratory Internship, Michigan State University
- Rotating Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Michigan State University
- M.S., Comparative and Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
- DVM, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
- B.S., Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
From Dr. Zibura where it shows why she loves practicing ophthamology and how much she loves her patients.
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