Small Animal Dermatologist
Core
Diagnose and manage dermatologic conditions in small animals including allergic, autoimmune, infectious, and parasitic diseases.
Role type
Board-certified Small Animal Veterinary Dermatologist
Builds
Specialized dermatologic care for pets
Domain
Veterinary Medicine / Small Animal Dermatology
Required skills
Board certification in Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD or ECVD), residency training in Veterinary Dermatology, active veterinary license, performing skin scrapings and cytologies, conducting biopsies, performing allergy testing (intradermal or serum-based), video otoscopy, deep ear flushes, client education on treatment plans
Preferred skills
Experience with teaching and mentoring support staff or interns, familiarity with advanced dermatologic diagnostics and treatment protocols, ability to manage complex cases
Technologies
intradermal allergy testing, serum-based allergy testing, video otoscopy, biopsy equipment
Responsibilities
Diagnose and manage a wide range of dermatologic conditions in small animals, Perform dermatologic procedures such as skin scrapings, cytologies, biopsies, and allergy testing, Conduct video otoscopy and deep ear flushes, Provide dermatologic consultations for in-house referrals and external clients, Collaborate with referring veterinarians and in-house specialists, Educate clients on treatment plans, medication use, and long-term management strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC