Dr Evie Knight
BVSc, MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine), FANZCVS (Dermatology), DipACVD
Dual Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologist (Registered Specialist)
Dr Evie Knight is one of a very small number of dual board-certified veterinary dermatologists worldwide. She is both a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (DipACVD) and a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Dermatology (FANZCVS). After completing two specialist dermatology residency training programs, she passed both specialist board examinations on her first attempt. She also holds ANZCVS membership (MANZCVS), earned by examination in Small Animal Medicine.
Evie is the founder of Animal Dermatology Specialist, an independently owned practice, and consults across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Dual board-certified dermatologist
One of a small number worldwide
A trusted referral partner
For vets managing complex cases
Training future specialists
Leading ADS's residency program
Dr Evie Knight primarily treats dogs and cats with persistent or complex skin, ear, allergy and nail conditions. Working closely with owners and referring vets, she aims to improve comfort and quality of life through practical treatment plans and ongoing care.
Alongside her clinical work, Evie is the primary supervisor and mentor for ADS’s veterinary dermatology residency program, supporting veterinarians as they train to become specialists. She has also served as an examiner for specialist dermatology board examinations. Her wider teaching experience includes mentoring dermatology interns, lecturing at universities and presenting at conferences in Australia and internationally.
Her research includes three first-authored, peer-reviewed papers in Veterinary Dermatology. Two 2016 case reports examined treatment of eosinophilic granuloma affecting dogs’ toes and CO₂ laser treatment of extensive viral plaques in a dog. A 2017 laboratory study investigated how different topical lasalocid formulations penetrate and remain in canine skin. Evie also supported her ADS colleague Dr Brian Shen’s 2026 study comparing treatment outcomes in dogs with epitheliotropic T-cell lymphoma, contributing to manuscript review and editing as a co-author.
Evie has built Animal Dermatology Specialist around integrity, compassion and strong relationships with clients, colleagues and referring vets. Her veterinary and nursing team puts these values into practice through careful assessment, advice grounded in clinical evidence and clear explanations that help clients make informed decisions about their pet’s treatment. Under her leadership, the practice has also been engaged by wildlife, zoo and sanctuary organisations to advise on and manage complex dermatology cases involving wildlife and exotic species.
What was your pathway to becoming a specialist in veterinary dermatology?
I studied veterinary science at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 2010, before moving to Queensland in 2011 to undertake a rotating internship. I began specialising in dermatology in 2012 and became a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in 2016, by examination in Small Animal Medicine. In 2017, I completed both the ANZCVS Fellowship examinations in Veterinary Dermatology and the American College of Veterinary Dermatology Diplomate examinations.
What inspired you to become a veterinary dermatologist?
I grew up with a wide variety of pets including budgies, guinea pigs, cats and dogs. Working with animals was always my dream. After completing my veterinary degree, I knew I wanted to specialise and was fortunate to have the opportunity to undertake a rotating internship at Pet Emergency and Queensland Veterinary Specialists, where I gained exposure to each specialist field. During this time, I saw firsthand the profound impact that resolving chronic skin and ear conditions could have on an animal’s comfort and wellbeing, which inspired my decision to pursue veterinary dermatology.
As a specialist in dermatology, my commitment is to educate clients and support general practitioner vets to provide the best possible care for our patients. I’m deeply passionate about bringing comfort to patients grappling with chronic skin, ear or nail problems by determining the cause, instituting tailored treatments, and aiming to resolve conditions, rather than temporarily masking symptoms.
Do you have a memorable patient success story that highlights the impact of your work?
Skin conditions are great impersonators, so it is always very satisfying to get to the bottom of what is really causing the problem and resolve it. One particularly memorable patient had been struggling for many years with diabetes, skin infections and irritation. Many treatments had proven ineffective before his appointment with me. Further investigation revealed that he actually had an unusual mite, and thankfully the treatment was quick and simple. He was better within two weeks. Witnessing that relief for both patients and their families highlights the impact of this work.
Outside of work, what do you enjoy?
I enjoy playing the piano, guitar and writing music, dancing, aerial silks and hoop training, hiking, travelling and spending time with my family.
Fun fact
I’ve been learning Spanish on Duolingo for over four years, but have had very few conversations with native speakers. I would love to travel to Spain and South America to practise my Spanish skills.
Where You Can See Dr Evie Knight
When you are ready, you can book an appointment online or by contacting our team.
Our online system is flexible and allows you to select Dr Evie Knight as your preferred clinician.
A Typical Day in Dermatology with Dr Evie
In practice, no two days are quite the same. It is very common for initial consultations to involve pets that have been dealing with persistent or recurrent skin or ear concerns that have not fully resolved with routine or first-line treatments. It can be frustrating when problems keep returning, and in these cases the focus is on identifying the underlying cause and putting a structured, long-term plan in place to improve comfort and reduce flare-ups.
For dogs, this often means working through a history of ongoing itching, recurrent ear infections, paw licking or chewing, or hair loss or coat changes. Many of these patients have had periods of improvement followed by relapse, and part of the process is stepping back to understand what is sustaining the cycle and how best to stabilise it over time.
For cats, presentations can be more subtle, with signs such as overgrooming, hair loss, crusts or skin lesions, or intermittent ear irritation. These cases can be particularly frustrating for owners as signs may come and go, and a careful, methodical approach is often needed to identify the underlying cause and guide treatment, often supported by targeted diagnostic testing.
Some days are more procedure-focused, including advanced ear procedures such as detailed examination and ear flushing, as well as selected cases requiring CO₂ laser surgery for skin lesions, lumps or growths. These procedures are often an important part of managing chronic or complex disease, particularly where medical management alone has not been enough.
From there, management is tailored to the individual patient. This may involve treating infection, addressing underlying allergic skin disease in dogs and cats, or developing a longer-term plan such as allergen-specific immunotherapy, with the aim of achieving more consistent control, fewer flare-ups and improved quality of life for both pets and their owners.
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