Why Choose Animal Dermatology Specialist?

We are locally owned and operated, with a team committed to personalised care for you and your animal. 

Our Founder and Managing Director is a dual boarded registered specialist in veterinary dermatology, ensuring clinical knowledge and dermatological experience are at the heart of every decision. This means you can count on a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for your animal.

We focus exclusively on the diagnosis and management of skin, ear and allergy conditions in dogs, cats and other animals. We support patients and referring veterinarians when cases are persistent, difficult to manage or not responding as expected, including ongoing itching in dogs and cats, recurrent ear infections, skin infections, allergic skin disease, paw licking and hair loss.

At selected locations, ADS is engaged to provide specialist veterinary dermatology services from within established multidisciplinary specialist hospitals. Our team works alongside internal medicine, surgery and other specialties, supporting a comprehensive approach for patients with complex or concurrent health conditions.

Our independence means every decision and every investment is focused on our people, our patients, our clients and the local veterinary communities we are part of. Clients and referring veterinarians have a direct line to the ADS team, who understand each case and coordinate every stage of care. We also invest in the latest dermatology equipment, technology and clinical systems, giving us control over the quality and consistency of our service across locations.

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We continue to invest in our team, locations and technology to improve access to specialist dermatology care across Queensland.

Our veterinary dermatology services are available across Brisbane North, Brisbane West, Brisbane South, Gold Coast North, Gold Coast South and Townsville. This means more clients can access care closer to home, or attend an alternative clinic location for an earlier appointment where availability allows. As a team-based dermatology practice, this structure supports continuity of care over time, ensuring your pet’s treatment remains consistent and well coordinated.

We are deeply grateful to the veterinarians and nurses who choose ADS as their professional home, sharing our values of clinical excellence, compassionate care and strong engagement with the local veterinary community. Their dedication enables timely, high-quality care and reinforces the trust our clients place in us every day.

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We are shaping tomorrow's specialists to ensure ongoing excellence.

Animal Dermatology Specialist is provisionally approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) to train future board-certified specialists. We are also able to provide Fellowship training in veterinary dermatology through the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS). This recognition means your pet is cared for in an environment that meets the highest standards of clinical knowledge, continued education, teaching and case management. ​

Our specialists, registrar and resident work in close collaboration, reviewing cases, sharing insights and evidence-based techniques and best-practice approaches to case management. It’s reassurance that your pet is in the hands of a team dedicated to advancing veterinary dermatology.​

We offer a stable, cohesive veterinary and nursing team who have worked together for many years, having built long-standing relationships, trust and complementary skills. Their familiarity allows them to provide consistent, high-quality care across our clinic locations. We've also welcomed new clinicians who share our values and dedication to excellence, strengthening our ability to deliver reliable, personalised care across our clinic locations.

Through ongoing staff development and strong partnerships with referring veterinarians, we maintain team continuity, trusted relationships, and familiar care for our clients and the veterinary community.

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Our nursing team brings over 35 years of combined veterinary dermatology experience, offering a depth of expertise rarely seen in a specialist dermatology practice. It’s this experience and their passion for the field of dermatology that set our nursing team apart.

Working alongside our veterinarians, who collectively have over 24 years of dermatology experience, they provide calm, compassionate care that supports accurate diagnosis, treatment and long-term management from start to finish.

Their attentive approach puts pets at ease and complements our veterinarians at every step, ensuring continuity of care and meticulous attention to detail. With tailored support, careful monitoring and genuine care, our nurses play a critical role in supporting pets with skin, ear and allergy conditions, ensuring they are in safe and experienced hands.

We are deeply grateful to the nurses who have chosen to be part of ADS, bringing this incredible depth of experience and passion to our team every day.​

We invest in our own dedicated dermatology equipment, technology and clinical systems to support accurate diagnosis, targeted treatment and consistent care for animals across our locations.

Among our advanced technologies are multiple Storz endoscopy units, used to examine ear canals and perform advanced ear examination and procedures. We recently invested in the latest Storz High-Definition monitor, which is the first of its kind currently used in a veterinary dermatology practice in Queensland. This provides clearer visuals for our veterinary team and supports more accurate diagnosis and treatment.

We have also invested in a CO₂ surgical laser, enabling precise removal of selected skin lesions and dermatological growths minimal bleeding and faster healing in appropriate cases. This advanced equipment can help reduce discomfort and support recovery, improving outcomes for your animal.

These and many other advanced tools support the diagnosis and management of skin, ear and allergy conditions, helping us minimise discomfort and deliver more effective treatments. We remain committed to purposeful investment in new technologies where they offer meaningful benefits, ensuring we can continue to provide up-to-date dermatological care.

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We see cats at all of our operating locations, however, we are proud to partner with Cat Specialist Services in Underwood to provide dermatology services within Queensland’s only purpose-built specialist hospital exclusively for cats.

As the sole dermatology provider within this dedicated cat-only hospital, we can offer highly tailored care for feline patients. This feline-only environment reduces stress associated with other species and supports a calmer, more controlled setting for cats with skin, ear and allergy conditions, including overgrooming, scabs, hair loss and irritation.

We strive to help our patients feel relaxed and settled, allowing our team to perform thorough dermatology examinations with minimal distress.

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We operate from multiple specialist hospital locations across Queensland, including Brisbane South, Gold Coast South, Brisbane North and Townsville.

Within these locations, we work alongside established specialist teams at Veterinary Specialist Services (Underwood and Carrara), Cat Specialist Services (Underwood), Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre (Albany Creek), and NQ Care Veterinary Hospital and Emergency Care (Currajong).

At each of these locations, we have direct access to specialists across a range of disciplines and long-standing working relationships that support collaboration on complex dermatological cases. This allows for integrated case planning, coordinated communication and a more streamlined experience when additional expertise or diagnostics are required.

This collaborative approach supports more comprehensive treatment strategies and continuity of care, helping ensure the best possible outcomes for your pet.

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We invest in ongoing professional development across our entire team to support high standards of clinical knowledge, continued education, teaching and case management.

Examples include:​

• Fear Free® Trained Handling​
  We ensure our clinicians and nurses complete the internationally recognised Fear Free Certified Professional program. This training equips our team with science-based techniques to reduce your pet’s anxiety and discomfort from arrival through to discharge. A calmer, more relaxed patient allows for more thorough examinations and smoother recovery.​

• RECOVER® Certified Basic and Advanced Life Support​
  The majority of our team members, including veterinary nurses, are certified in both Basic and Advanced Life Support through the RECOVER initiative. This evidence-based training follows internationally endorsed CPR guidelines and is renewed regularly, ensuring we are prepared to respond effectively in any emergency.

We continue to invest in developing online resources that explain our treatments, outline what to expect, and help you prepare for procedures, supporting clarity and confidence in your pet’s care.​ 

Our clients can access our online booking system at any time, with appointment reminders and updates sent directly to your mobile to keep you informed.​

So, what does this mean for you and your animal?​

• Book appointments at your convenience​
• Receive timely updates
• Access information about our treatments and procedures so you feel prepared.​

Our flexible payment options allow you to focus on diagnosis, treatment and your animal’s recovery.

Gap Only
Allows eligible clients to pay only the difference between the invoice and their insurance benefit at the time of their visit.

Cash and EFTPOS
We accept cash and all major debit and credit cards, allowing you to choose the payment method that suits you.

Humm
A pay later payment option with interest-free instalments, helping to manage the cost of care where appropriate.

Animal Dermatology Specialist is a clinician-led veterinary dermatology practice, anchored by our Managing Director, a dual-boarded veterinary dermatologist. Every decision is made with a focus on our team, patients, clients and referring veterinary community.

Our team includes some of Queensland’s most experienced dermatology veterinarians and nurses, ensuring every patient receives safe, considered and evidence-based care.

We support referring veterinarians with both general and complex dermatological cases, helping their clients achieve the best possible outcomes. Our aim is to provide reliable, consistent and genuinely compassionate specialist dermatology care.