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. Dr. Bliss has active research collaborating with multiple institutions with fish & pinniped ophthalmology.
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. Kim Crane - Specialty Ophthalmology Intern
Dr. Kimberly ("Kim") Crane grew up in western Michigan and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Hope College. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Michigan State University in 2021, followed by a small animal rotating internship at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
After completing her internship, Dr. Crane moved to Colorado, where she practiced as a small animal general practitioner for several years before pursuing her passion for veterinary ophthalmology. She is excited to join the team at Bliss Animal Eye Care as a Specialty Ophthalmology Intern, where she is further developing her expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease in companion animals.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Crane enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and pets. Together they love exploring the outdoors through hiking, snowboarding, and just about any activity on the water.
Caressa, Ophthalmology Asst
I joined Bliss Animal Eye Care in 2021, I graduated from Animal Behavior College in 2019 and 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 being outdoors with my family and our two dogs.
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.
Karla, Certified Veterinary Technician
I have always had a passion for animals, and followed that passion to veterinary medicine in 2015. After spending a couple of years as a veterinary assistant in an ER + Specialty Animal Hospital, I was hooked!
I graduated from San Juan College with my veterinary technology degree, and became certified in 2020. I have since explored various aspects of veterinary medicine including emergency & critical care, internal medicine, ICU nursing, and surgery. I have always enjoyed specialty medicine, and I am looking forward to expanding my field of practice and learning into ophthalmology at Bliss Animal Eye Care. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking (or doing anything outdoors, really!), traveling internationally, and spending time with my husband and our 7 year old Golden Retriever.
Sara, Ophthalmology Assitant
I have always loved animals since I was a kid and knew this was the field that I wanted to work in. I became a Veterinary Assistant in 2009 and ever since then I have worked for many animal organizations and recently at a Specialty ER. I am excited to be here at Bliss Animal Eye Care and have the chance to learn ophthalmology. In my free time I love doing crafting, boating and being with my family and my dog Buddy.
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