Penelope Buechner
Veterinary Specialist - Ophthalmology DVM, DACVO

Dr. Buechner started her career in veterinary medicine in 2003, when she graduated from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology at the top of her veterinary technology class. She then worked as a veterinary technician at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, in Saskatchewan, Canada, as an ophthalmology technician and discovered her passion for veterinary ophthalmology. In 2006, she achieved early admission to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine following two years of undergraduate studies. Dr. Buechner graduated with distinction in 2010 and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a one year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Following the internship, she was accepted to a three year competitive ophthalmology residency with Eye Care for Animals in Phoenix, Arizona, which she completed in June 2014. She completed her board examinations and is a board certified diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Buechner has practiced in Edmonton, Canada as a veterinary ophthalmologist since 2015. Her area of research interest is corneal disease and she has published in the Veterinary Ophthalmology Journal.

When not working, she enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with her husband Arlen, two beautiful children, and her English Labrador, Rufus. Dr. Buechner is excited about continuing her ophthalmology career in the New England area, as it brings her closer to her family.