A specialist eye vet or Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialist is a veterinarian who has undergone further training to work only in the field of ophthalmology. To become a specialist, you need to pass exams held by the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. A veterinarian in a formal training program to be a specialist is called a Resident. At Perth Animal Eye Hospital, we have both specialists and residents in the practice.