Support. Represent. Diversify. Promote.

Our Goals

  • Support and empower a community of independently owned veterinary dermatology practice owners, associates, and residents.

  • Represent independent practices with the college and contribute to decisions that shape the future of our specialty.

  • Diversify and sustain independent practices by offering equal opportunities for residents and recently boarded dermatologists to be trained and employed.

  • Promote patient-first clinical practice, research and work-place culture.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen and support independently owned veterinary dermatology practices through collaboration, shared resources, and collective advocacy.

We aim to promote patient-first clinical care, advance research and education, expand opportunities for residents and early-career dermatologists in independent practice settings, and ensure that independently owned practices have a strong voice in shaping the future of our specialty.

As a community, we seek to preserve diversity and autonomy in veterinary dermatology.

Board of Directors

Jeanne Budgin

Chair

Diana Simões

Co-Chair

Alicia Webb Milum

Co-Chair

Millie Rosales

Secretary

Marlene Pariser

Treasurer

Sonja Zabel

Member-at-Large