Dr. Cassandra Bliss, DVM, DACVO

Board Certified Ophthalmologist

“Dr. Bliss is the best. She is so knowledgeable and speaks to you on your level. I appreciate how approachable she is. I’ve emailed her with questions and she replies quickly and always asks about Toto.”

Dr. Bliss can’t remember a time when she didn't want to be a veterinarian. Originally intending to become an equine veterinarian, Dr. Bliss realized her true passion was ophthalmology because of the ability to work on all species of animals.

She received her undergraduate degree from Walla Walla University and her doctorate degree from Washington State University. Moving across the country, she completed her internship and ophthalmology residency training at Michigan Veterinary Specialists, and successfully obtained her Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

During her residency she did extensive published research with penguins at the Detroit Zoo and continued working closely with the exotic species at the local zoo in Grand Rapids Michigan where she practiced at a local multi-specialty veterinary hospital.

Her special interests include cataract and microsurgery, eyelid reconstruction and blepharoplasty, corneal repair and grafting, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and tear film management, equine corneal disease and recurrent uveitis.

A Southern Oregon native, she returned home to practice in Medford with her two nationally competitive bird dogs Ella, a German shorthair pointer and Dazzle, an English Pointer.

When not working, Dr. Bliss volunteers for the zoo and local shelters. In her down time she enjoys yoga, upland hunting, bird dog training and competing.

DR. Jamie SCHorling, DVM, MS, DACVO

Board Certified Ophthalmologist

Dr. Jamie Schorling earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2003 from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University, where she also received her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center of Boston, MA. Her combined Ophthalmology Residency and Master of Science programs were completed at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007.

During her residency, Dr. Schorling gained extensive experience examining, treating, and performing surgeries on dogs, cats, horses, and various exotic species. Dr. Schorling has been a board-certified member of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists since 2007. After obtaining her board certification, Dr. Schorling practiced in San Diego, CA for nine years, followed be a few years in her home state of Louisiana. Thereafter, she established a veterinary ophthalmology relief practice, traveling the country and allowing esteemed colleagues to take leave while she cared for their clients and patients.

After over two years of travel, Dr. Schorling and her husband have decided to settle in Medford, OR where she will join the progressive growing practice of Bliss Animal Eye Care.

Dr. Schorling enjoys examining and treating all species, including wildlife and exotic pets. She feels that the most rewarding aspects of veterinary ophthalmology include being able to perform procedures to restore comfort and vision to animals when they are injured or visually impaired.

In addition to extraocular, corneal, glaucoma, and cataract surgeries, Dr. Schorling is dedicated to working with clients to establish medical management plans for patients with chronic ocular diseases. When she is not working, Dr. Schorling enjoys various outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, swimming, and creative cooking with her husband over a campfire.

The Bliss team

Dr. Emily Perry

Emily is originally from California, where she completed her undergraduate degree in animal science at the University of California, Davis. She moved to Sydney, Australia to undergo the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at the University of Sydney, which she completed in December of 2021. Her first position as a new graduate veterinarian was at a multi-specialty hospital in Sydney’s Northern Beaches as a full-time Emergency and Critical Care Intern, where she gained priceless hands-on experience. Following that position, she underwent a six-month rotating internship at another large multi-specialty hospital in Sydney before moving back to the United States to start a Specialty Ophthalmology Internship at Bliss Animal Eye Care.

Her interest in Ophthalmology started in vet school and grew over the years as she was exposed to more clinical practice. She underwent a final-year vet school rotation at a busy Ophthalmology practice in Sydney and continued to spend time there outside of work over the following years. She also had the pleasure of conducting and assisting with ophthalmology-focused research projects, which she plans to continue doing as part of her training. Outside of work, she likes to travel, spend time outdoors, and spend quality time with her partner and her cat Fig.

Caressa, Ophthalmology Asst

I am new to the Bliss Animal Eye Care team I graduated from Animal Behavior College! I have always loved animals and love being able to work with them daily. I love learning new things whenever I can. In my spare time I enjoy going fishing and hiking with my husband, children and our two dogs Paislee and Grady.

Vanessa, Certified Veterinary Technician

I am new to the Medford area and I am excited to bring my 8 years of experience in Veterinary Ophthalmology all the way from Las Vegas, Nevada. GO KNIGHTS!!!. I graduated from the veterinary technology program at the College of Southern Nevada in 2012 although my love for animals started at a little boarding kennel outside Sweet Home, Oregon. In my free time I enjoy homesteading with my Husband, 4 kids, and 2 naughty frenchies Beaux and Agatha. I am excited to make southern Oregon my home and Bliss Animal Eye care our second home.