The team
Led by experienced veterinary ophthalmologists, our compassionate team is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of eye care for animals. With clinics across NSW and the ACT, Vet Vision combines advanced surgical expertise with genuine care for pets, their owners, and referring vets.
Dr Matt Annear
Matt graduated in Veterinary Medicine in 2002 (BVMS), subsequently relocating to America to undergo internship and residency training in Veterinary Ophthalmology. He is a Specialist Veterinary Ophthalmologist and diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO). While overseas he was on staff as Assistant Professor and Consultant Ophthalmologist at The Ohio State University and completed a Master’s degree researching a canine and human childhood blindness.
Matt has published a number of peer reviewed journal articles and several textbook chapters and enjoys teaching and contributing at international meetings. Matt returned to Australia with his family in 2016 to work in referral specialty practice in Sydney and Canberra.
Matt is strongly committed to improving his patient’s quality of life, holding the animal-human bond in high regard. He has a love for all aspects of ophthalmology, from medical management of eye disease through complicated ophthalmic surgeries.
Matt has extensive surgical experience and performs a wide range of surgical procedures including cataract removal, corneal reconstruction and grafting, and glaucoma surgeries. Matt also works with equine eyes and enjoys the unique challenge that horses bring.
Dr Sarah Coall
Sarah is a double boarded Veterinary Ophthalmologist with European and Australian certification. Upon completing her formal education in the UK, Sarah embarked on a journey to Sydney, Australia. She underwent her speciality internship and residency training at SASH in Sydney.
With numerous years of dedicated service in various multi-disciplinary specialist hospitals, Sarah has developed a profound expertise in a wide array of areas within veterinary medicine. She possesses comprehensive experience of Internal Medicine and Critical Care, making her a valuable asset in complex veterinary settings.
Passionate about improving clients and patients’ quality of life, Sarah ensures clients are well informed and comfortable via her approachability and communication style. She enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of Ophthalmology with general practitioners, nurses, students and interns.
Her Ophthalmology interests are numerous and she performs a variety of surgical procedures including glaucoma implants, cataract removal and eyelid reconstruction. She has also worked closely with native wildlife, exotics and zoo animals and has assisted multiple organisations including Taronga Zoo and WIRES.
Dr Anne Marx
Anne is a European board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist (Dipl. ECVO) who completed her specialist training at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany. During her residency, she managed a diverse referral caseload while actively lecturing and teaching final-year veterinary students. Her primary research focused on alternative treatment strategies for ocular surface disease aimed at reducing the overuse of antibiotics.
She has worked in multidisciplinary referral settings, collaborating closely with specialists across disciplines to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for complex ophthalmic cases. Anne is known for her approachable communication style and her commitment to ensuring clients feel informed and supported throughout their pet’s treatment.
Her clinical interests include both medical and surgical ophthalmology, including corneal and cataract surgery, adnexal and eyelid procedures, and advanced ocular diagnostic imaging. She is strongly committed to responsible antimicrobial stewardship, minimising prophylactic antibiotic use whenever possible.
Passionate about education, Anne delivers continuing education lectures and practical training for veterinarians, nurses, and students, with the goal of making ophthalmology accessible and improving first-line care of ophthalmic diseases.
Fiona Wilson
Fiona joined the Vet Vision team in December 2024 as our Senior Ophthalmology Nurse. She qualified with a BSc Hons degree in Veterinary Nursing Science in the UK in 2012, embarking on a new life and career in Australia shortly thereafter. Fiona began specialist nursing in Sydney in 2014 where her love for Ophthalmology began in 2017. Fiona's career in ophthalmology progressed along with her passion for advanced anaesthesia, inpatient care, team management and nurse education. Outside of work Fiona has two young children and enjoys going camping and adventure seeking with her family.
Katie Breckenridge
Katie has over 18 years of experience working with animals. She started her career with horses and petting zoos, which is where her love for goats began. She then became a qualified zookeeper, working for nearly a decade with various species, including lions, tigers, marine mammals, and Australian natives. Her passion for wildlife led her to become a licensed carer and rescuer, specializing in flying fox and snake rescue.
Katie later returned to farming, earning a degree in Agriculture and Farm Management and becoming a certified Wool Classer. She worked as a jillaroo on diverse farms in the Hunter Valley, including beef, dairy, wool, poultry, and cropping. Katie completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing at Kurri Kurri and has since worked in various veterinary clinics, including general practice, large animals, exotics, emergency and critical care, and now in ophthalmology.
Katie is passionate about sharing her newfound ophthalmology knowledge with other nurses and continues to pursue further education in the subject.
