Dr. Jessica Burn has been serving the Vancouver Island community since November 2021. With a focus on individualized treatment plans, she offers an array of services, including the management of glaucoma, corneal surgery, and cataract surgery.
Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Alberta in 2010, leading to a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Calgary in 2014. After completing a small animal rotating internship at VCA Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre in Calgary, Alberta, in 2015, she practiced emergency medicine before pursuing a specialty ophthalmology internship at Michigan State University in 2016. This led to a combined four-year Master of Science and Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology residency at the same institution. During her residency, she trained in all aspects of ophthalmology including surgical and medical management of ocular conditions in small animals, horses, rabbits, birds, and exotic species.