See Spot Veterinary Ophthalmology Dr. Dara Zirofsky, DVM, DACVOVeterinary Ophthalmologist in the Pacific NorthwestAppointments scheduled in Kirkland and Oak HarborIndependent and veterinarian-owned
Services
Examinations performed in Kirkland and Oak harbor
We are a small team with big hearts. We carefully plan our schedule in order to provide focused care to all of our patients.
Dr. Zirofsky will perform ophthalmology exams at the following host clinic Kirkland and Oak Harbor locations thanks to Dr. David Abolnik and Dr. Adrienne Bennet sharing their clinics.
My Pet’s Veterinary Urgent Care & Wellness
12804 NE 85th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
Whidbey Veterinary House Calls
31775 State Route 20, Unit A3
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
PLEASE NOTE:
For scheduling and communications, use the CONTACT US section. All of our communications are through email. Please do not contact the host clinics for appointments with Dr. Zirofsky.
We do not have emergency or after hours services.
Procedures and Surgery
In addition to examinations, we will perform procedures that require sedation and anesthesia.
We will not be offering intra-ocular surgeries or operating microscope surgeries at this time. Those procedures we cannot perform include cataract surgery, lens removal surgery and corneal/conjunctival grafting.
Current procedure/surgery options include:
Grid keratotomy
Diamond burr keratotomy
Eyelid mass cryosurgery
Entropion surgery
Enucleation (eye removal) surgery
Ciliary ablation injections
Prolapsed nictitans (cherry eye) surgery
Eyelid laceration repair
Eyelid biopsies/mass removal
Distichia cryosurgery
Ectopic cilia cryosurgery
Eyelid agenesis corrective surgery
Meet us
Dr. Dara Zirofsky
Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Dr. Zirofsky attended Brown University for her undergraduate degree, and UC Davis to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. After completing her veterinary degree, she went on to a general internship and then an ophthalmology internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. Her ophthalmology residency and Masters Degree in Clinical Sciences were accomplished at Colorado State University where her research focused on canine glaucoma and feline herpes virus.
She moved to Washington state in 2009 and knew immediately it was forever home. She practiced at Northwest Animal Eye Specialists in Kirkland for 16 years until it closed in February 2025. She has been inspired by her clients and patients alike. She is continuing her work in the Puget Sound area as See Spot Veterinary Ophthalmology.
Dr. Zirofsky relishes her time with her husband, super mutt Citra, doodle Alfie, tripaw Triscuit and her cat George with far too many toes. She enjoys all the Pacific Northwest has to offer from beautiful nature to exceptional community.
Our Wonderful Team
The dedicated staff members you meet will depend on the location and the day of your appointment.
Janeiah H.
Ariel H.
Erika H.
Janet L.
Michele R.
Krista V.
Compassionate veterinary ophthalmology care for your treasured pets.
Compassionate veterinary ophthalmology care for your treasured pets.
CONTACT US
Information for New Patients
Dr. Zirofsky will perform ophthalmology examinations in Kirkland and Oak Harbor locations. Recommendations for surgeries, medications and follow up will be planned as needed.
PLEASE NOTE
• We do not have emergency or after hours services.
• Cataract and intra-ocular surgeries are not performed at this time.
New Patient Application Process
If you are interested in establishing care with See Spot Veterinary Ophthalmology, please connect with us using the New Patient Application button below. We also ask that your pet’s primary veterinary records be forwarded to us.
Current Patients
If your pet is a current patient and you have questions or refill requests, please connect with See Spot Veterinary Ophthalmology using the Current Patient Contact button below.
For Veterinarians
If you have a question about a shared patient, would like a consult regarding a case, or need to submit records for a pet’s new patient application, please connect with See Spot Veterinary Ophthalmology using the Referring Veterinarian Contact button below.