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. This is not more true as she pursues active research in aquatic ophthalmology including establishing normal ocular parameters in fish and treating fish eye disease.
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. She currently consults with numerous wildlife facilities with exotic animals including wildlife rehab, walk through safari, zoos, and aquariums.
Her special interests beyond her exotic and aquatic ophthalmology specifically include glaucoma surgery, endolaser, cataract and microsurgery, eyelid reconstruction and blepharoplasty, corneal repair and grafting, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and tear film management, equine corneal disease and recurrent uveitis.
Dr. Bliss also is an avid SCUBA diver and owns a local dive training company Southern Oregon Scuba (www.southernoregonscuba). She also joined her two loves and started Vet-SEA-e (www.vet-sea-e.com), a veterinary vacation company that provides continuing education at all inclusive scuba diving resorts. So when not in the office, she is often traveling to far off locations around the world providing education opportunities for other scuba diving veterinarians.
The Bliss team
Dr. Clara White - Specialty Ophthalmology Intern
Clara grew up in Northern Florida but went to college at Drexel University in Philadelphia where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She attended veterinary school at Tufts University in Massachusetts, and graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in May of 2024. Following graduation, she became a small animal rotating intern at VCA South Shore in Weymouth, Massachusetts for one year. As a rotating intern she gained invaluable experience in emergency medicine, cardiology, surgery, internal medicine, and several other specialities including Ophthalmology. After completing this internship, she traveled cross-country to Oregon to join the Bliss Animal Eye Care team as the Ophthalmology Specialty Intern.
She has always wanted to be a veterinarian, but did not discover her passion for ophthalmology until her clinical year at vet school. She also has a special interest in wildlife and zoologic medicine, and worked at the wildlife clinic at Tufts University. She is excited to continue her training in comparative ophthalmology, in which she can work with eyes of species beyond just cats and dogs. Outside of work, Clara enjoys spending time with her fiancé, 3 cats (Beans, Brisket, and Buffalo Chicken), and her new dog Iggy. They love to camp, attend live music, and try new hobbies together.
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.
Alex, Ophthalmology Asst
This is my second time being part of the Bliss Team! I enjoy it so much I had to come back! My previous experience includes professional dog walking, canine behavioral and agility training, holistic animal care, and of course Ophthalmology. I take pride in continuing to provide quality care to our patients and clients.
In my free time I enjoy canine fitness and being outdoors with my other half and our two rescue mutts, Chance & Levi.
Tim, Ophthalmology Asst
I am new to Oregon and team Bliss. I am excited to bring my 16 years of veterinary technician experience in general practice and emergency medicine to the team. I look forward to continuing my passion in Ophthalmology!
When I am away from work you will find me exploring all Southern Oregon has to offer with my beautiful wife Jamie, my border collie Carson and Ansel the cat.
DR. Jamie SCHorling, DVM, MS, DACVO
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Relief Ophthalmologist at Bliss Animal Eye Care
