Even as a student at the Royal Veterinary College Lorraine had a real interest in Ophthalmology and completed an elective project on raptor eyes in her final year. After qualifying in 1990 she stayed on for a year as a small animal intern and then went to the University of Bristol for a year as Duphar Fellow in Feline Medicine. This was followed by a short spell in general practice before Lorraine embarked on becoming an Ophthalmologist.
Lorraine spent 11 years at the Animal Health Trust, involved in clinical work, research and teaching. She gained her RCVS Certificate in Ophthalmology in 1994 and was awarded a Fellowship by the Institute of Ophthalmology for work on corneal wound healing. Lorraine has been a member of several committees, including the British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (Congress Scientific Programme).
In 2004 Lorraine joined the team at Grove Referrals to start an Ophthalmology referral service. This worked well for 14 years, but the AHT called again and after 2 years working back there part-time, she took up the role of Head of Ophthalmology in 2017. Unfortunately, the AHT closed in 2020 but happily, Lorraine has now joined the great team at Dick White Referral, as a Consultant in Ophthalmology.
Lorraine has also found time to have 2 children and acquire a house full of dogs and cats. Lorraine has a genuine love of her discipline and continues to teach other vets the joy of Ophthalmology on a regular basis.