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A veterinary dermatologist diagnoses and treats skin, ear, and coat conditions in companion animals: chronic allergies, autoimmune skin disease, recurrent infections, and other cases that haven't resolved with standard general practice treatment. Dermatology is a board-certified specialty through the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD).

Becoming board-certified in dermatology requires a DVM, an internship, and an ACVD-approved residency, followed by board certification exams. Some job listings specify "board-certified or residency-trained," meaning candidates who've completed the residency are considered even before passing boards, which is common across most board-certified specialties in veterinary medicine.

Veterinary dermatologist jobs are concentrated at specialty and referral hospitals, dedicated dermatology practices, and academic teaching institutions. Many dermatologists see a steady referral caseload from general practice veterinarians, since chronic skin disease is one of the more common reasons for specialty referral in companion animal medicine overall.

Given the relatively small number of board-certified veterinary dermatologists nationwide compared to the volume of chronic skin disease cases seen in general practice, this remains a genuinely in-demand specialty, with growing interest in teledermatology consulting as an additional path alongside traditional hospital-based practice, offering more schedule flexibility than the field has historically provided.

Before applying, ask about the referral network and typical caseload at a given hospital, since a well-established dermatology practice with strong relationships to local general practices will likely offer a steadier, more varied caseload than a newer or less established referral relationship.

When reviewing listings, pay attention to whether a hospital offers allergy testing, immunotherapy, or video otoscopy in-house, since the diagnostic tools available shape both your caseload and how independently you can manage complex, long-term cases without referring out further.