What is a veterinary dermatologist?
 
All board-certified veterinary dermatologists are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. The American College of Veterinary Dermatology is a specialty organization affiliated with the American Veterinary Medical Association.

To become a Diplomate, a veterinarian must:
 
- Complete a one-year internship in small animal surgery and medicine at a multi-specialty veterinary hospital
 -Complete two to three years in a veterinary dermatology residency. During their residency, veterinarians see a large number and wide variety of dermatology cases, write case reports, and conduct and publish research in the field of veterinary dermatology
 -Pass a rigorous, multi-day examination in order to prove competency in all areas of veterinary dermatology
 
What types of cases do Veterinary Dermatologists see?
 
A veterinary dermatologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of animal skin, ear, hair, and nail disorders. Specifically, veterinary dermatologists have significant training in immunology and experience in the management of allergic skin diseases. Chronic infections and inflammatory conditions of the ears are often secondary to underlying allergies and veterinary dermatologists have familiarity in managing chronic ear disorders.
Veterinary dermatologists also have advanced training in the recognition, diagnostic workup and treatment of infectious skin diseases (e.g., bacterial, fungal, viral), parasitic skin diseases, dander-related skin disorders, alopecia (hair loss), congenital skin diseases, autoimmune skin diseases, hormonal-related skin diseases, and other internal (systemic) causes for skin abnormalities. 
 
How do I schedule an appointment for my pet?
 
Patients are seen by referral from your primary veterinarian. Pertinent records from your primary veterinarian along with previous blood work and diagnostics should be forwarded prior to your appointment. It is a good idea to bring any bottles of shampoo, pills, and other medications that have been used to treat the skin disorder along with current medications that your pet is on for other conditions. We ask that you complete the dermatology history form prior to your visit to help us better serve you and your pet.


Print and fill out this History Form in order to speed up the process when visiting our practice:

Dermatology History Form :  Click  HERE