Dr. Ford graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2000 after completing a Bachelors in Zoology at the University of British Columbia and a PhD in Physiology at Monash University in Australia.

Following a rotating small animal internship at the University of Minnesota in 2001, Dr. Ford achieved Diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2006 after completing a 3-year residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at the University of Missouri.

After co-founding a private referral hospital, West Coast Veterinary Eye Specialists, in New Westminster (2004-2013) she opened Pacific Animal Eye Specialty services, providing mobile medical and surgical ophthalmologic care to patients in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and the Interior of BC (2013-2019).

In 2019, she returned to Australia where she worked full-time in both medical and surgical ophthalmology as well as resident training at Animal Eye Care in Melbourne Australia.

In 2023, Dr. Ford returned to Vancouver to provide locum services to ophthalmologists.

Clinically, Dr. Ford has been interested in corneal repair, the development of ocular prosthetics, and the effect of changing light frequency on vision.

Dr. Ford is passionate about teaching and thrives on the development of inventive and effective teaching strategies. “The excitement felt when I see the ‘light bulb’ moment of understanding in the eyes of a client or student will never feel routine.

With understanding comes a feeling of empowerment in the active management of the pet or patient condition” says Ford.  This excitement is one of the driving forces behind Dr. Ford’s desire to be a part of Pet Health Harbour.