David Williams

Some of you may have met eye specialist, David Williams, at the practice.  

David knew he wanted to be a vet from the moment, aged 6, he took his guinea pig along to Clarendon Street Vets. The vet at the time, Mr Jordan, diagnosed the pet’s skin condition by taking a skin scrape and showing David the offending mites down the microscope. As much as the diagnosis and treatment, it was Mrs Jordan’s care and attention to the David that made him decide, then and there, that he also wanted to be a vet. David studied at St John's College here in Cambridge, qualifying as a vet in 1988. He knew from that point that ophthalmology was his field, again from one person - a wonderful vet in Solihull with whom he saw work experience who was passionate about eyes and a great teacher, who transferred his passion to David. Having worked at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket specialising in ophthalmology, David then went on to do a PhD on ocular immunology in at the Royal Veterinary College in London. He eventually returned to Cambridge where he now leads the ophthalmology clinic as well as teaching at St John's, back in the same room where he was taught back in 1983! Much of the time though he spends providing an ambulatory referral clinic to veterinary clinics around East Anglia, but with Clarendon Street and Church Street as two of his most favourite clinics. 

David usually arrives with a few students in tow, sporting a bow tie, full of good cheer. He is completely down to earth despite a huge list of post nominals, and even after many years of practicing, completely passionate about his chosen field. If he comes to see a client and we happen to have a falcon or rescue kitten with a poorly eye, he will volunteer his expertise for free and has lent his services to many charities and good causes over the years. David also finds time to work as a lay preacher at St Johns Church in Horningsea, sometimes even blessing animals at pet friendly services!