Vet Dermatology Clinic

Vet Dermatology Clinic Sydney | Canberra | Newcastle | Bowral | Nowra | Albury | Hobart
Dermatology - we're specialists in your pet's quality of life

The veterinary specialist compliments the health care provided by your general practitioner with advanced qualifications and experience in diagnosing and managing complicated dermatological cases. We specialise in allergic skin and ear disease, chronic skin infections, immune-mediated skin disorders, hormonal skin disease, nail and nail bed disease. Reports are sent to your family vet to ensure continuity of care. We have clinics in Canberra, Sydney, Blue Mountains, Tasmania (Launceston and Hobart), NSW North Coast (Newcastle, Coffs Harbour) and NSW South Coast (Kiama), Albury and Bendigo.

Blaze’s video otoscopy (VO) with Vet Derm Clinic at our Atarmon location, 🐶Blaze the cavoodle presented to VDC for pers...
11/11/2025

Blaze’s video otoscopy (VO) with Vet Derm Clinic at our Atarmon location, 🐶

Blaze the cavoodle presented to VDC for persistent left sided ear infections. Despite numerous doses of medicated ear gels and drops, Blaze continued to suffer from itchy, painful, ye**ty ears.

Blaze’s GP vet quickly referred him to the VDC team for further assessment. Today Blaze underwent a deep ear clean using our Karl Storz otoscope. Otoscopy allows complete access to and visualisation of the external ear canal, enabling thorough cleansing and flushing of cerumen (wax), hair and other ear debris. A deep ear clean also enables application of topical anti fungal/antibiotic ear medications 🦠 that are instilled deep into the ear canal to treat the ear infection 👂

Blaze woke up from his procedure feeling so much better and was so happy to see his mum at the end of the day! 💙 We’ll see Blaze back in a week to ensure everything is going well.

Well done Blaze!

Recurrent ear infections? - your dermatologist is here to help 💕

Have you met Dr. Nellie?? Nellie completed her speciality dermatology training in California, North America before retur...
10/11/2025

Have you met Dr. Nellie??

Nellie completed her speciality dermatology training in California, North America before returning down under to practice in Australia. Nellie is a massive food, and loves travelling the world. Nellie spends her spare time with her beloved pets, Bonnie 🐕 and Dusty 🐈‍⬛ and is an avid gardener 🌱🪏🥬🌽🫛

🙋🏼‍♀️ Position: Dermatologist

📍Location: Canberra

🌟Fun facts:

• If you were an animal, what would you be?
A capybara - gets along with everyone, loves to laze around & chill out 🐻

• If you could only eat one food, what would it be?
Sushi 🍱🍣

• Fave derm procedure?
Video otoscopy (deep ear flush) and polyp removals - soooo satisfying!

The VDC team recently attended a one day workshop with Prof. Dr. Gerhard Oechtering (DVM, DipECVAA) during his visit wi...
05/11/2025

The VDC team recently attended a one day workshop with Prof. Dr. Gerhard Oechtering (DVM, DipECVAA) during his visit with the Medipaws surgery team.

Dr. Gerhard discussed his new approach to the diagnosis and management of feline otitis media.

The feline middle ear (aka tympanic bulla) consists of 2 distinct cavities; the dorsolateral and ventromedial chamber. These are completely separated anatomically by a bony septum. Clinically, this means the entire feline middle ear cannot be thoroughly flushed during video otoscopy due to the cat’s unique anatomy.

Dr. Gerhard demonstrated a new technique, known as septal trephination. This involves careful incision through the bony septum to enable access to, and visualisation of the ventromedial chamber. This is an extremely beneficial skill for our team and enables us to adapt our current approach to feline otitis media for improved patient outcome.

We are so fortunate to be able to learn from international specialists such as Gerhard and we are grateful to continue to offer the very best veterinary care to our patients.

🏆 VDC CE Dr. Callum recently presented on atopic dermatitis with a focus on immunotherapy updates and benefits in compan...
03/11/2025

🏆 VDC CE

Dr. Callum recently presented on atopic dermatitis with a focus on immunotherapy updates and benefits in companion animals.

Many thanks to our sponsors and for their continued support and involvement in VDC’s CE nights.

Missed out on Callum’s presentation? You’re in luck! Round 2 is being held on Wednesday November 19th. Remember to RSVP!

Location: Rose of Australia Hotel, Erskineville


Time: 7pm (dinner and drinks) for 7:30pm start time.

Keep up to date in veterinary dermatology with CE talks from the VDC team 🙂🌟

Nurse Gabi! 💕Gabi is a true superstar 🌟 She is a multi tasker, efficient, kind and hardworking. Gabi works on the clinic...
02/11/2025

Nurse Gabi! 💕

Gabi is a true superstar 🌟 She is a multi tasker, efficient, kind and hardworking. Gabi works on the clinic floor, assisting our vets with busy consulting days and back to back procedures. We love you Gabi and are so lucky to have you!

💁🏼‍♀️ Position: Veterinary nurse

📍Location: Sydney - ECA, VSOS & Medipaws.

🌸 Fun facts:

If you were an animal, what would you be?
A seal 🦭🦭🦭

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Thai red curry (Gabi’s staple work lunch!) 🍛

What is your favourite dermatology procedure?
Bee and wasp intradermal testing 🐝 💉

🐱 Feline herpesvirus dermatitis: before and afterDid you know that feline herpes virus (FHV-1), a common cause of ‘cat f...
27/10/2025

🐱 Feline herpesvirus dermatitis: before and after

Did you know that feline herpes virus (FHV-1), a common cause of ‘cat flu’ can also cause an ulcerative facial dermatitis in some cats? Crusted skin lesions affect the nasal planum, nasal bridge and peri-ocular region. Affected cats may or may not have concurrent respiratory symptoms 🤧

Pictured is Alfie, a very sweet domestic short hair who was diagnosed with FHV-1 dermatitis via skin biopsy and IHC.

Treatment included cidofovir, a potent topical antiviral cream 🧴and famciclovir, an oral antiviral 💊

The key is to prevent future flares: 📝

-Minimise stress eg. Catteries, vet visits, moving house etc.
-Avoid introducing new cats into the household 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛
-Do not use systemic steroids in these cats where possible 👩🏼‍⚕️

Next up, introducing Jayme! You won’t find Jayme on the clinic floor, but she’s the friendly voice on the other end of t...
24/10/2025

Next up, introducing Jayme!

You won’t find Jayme on the clinic floor, but she’s the friendly voice on the other end of the VDC phone and answering all your emails! Jayme is queen of efficiency and multi tasking. She’s also a mum (& fur mum) so this comes as no surprise!

🙋🏼‍♀️ Position: VDC Admin (Jayme is also a veterinary nurse and has worked in dermatology before!)
📍 Location: Remote/WFH

⭐️ Fun facts:

•What animal would you be and why?
“I’d want to be my dog (Bonnie) 🐕 She gets treated like an absolute queen and doesn’t have to do anything for it!”

•If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
“Toasted sandwiches” 🥯

•If you didn’t work in the field of veterinary dermatology, what would you do?
“I’d love to work in a dog shelter. Otherwise admin, animal related is a bonus” 🐈🦜🐩🦮

Next up, introducing Jayme! You won’t find Jayme on the clinic floor, but she’s the friendly voice on the other end of t...
24/10/2025

Next up, introducing Jayme!

You won’t find Jayme on the clinic floor, but she’s the friendly voice on the other end of the VDC phone and answering all your emails! Jayme is queen of efficiency and multi tasking. She’s also a mum (& fur mum) so this comes as no surprise!

🙋🏼‍♀️ Position: VDC Admin (Jayme is also a veterinary nurse and has worked in dermatology before!)
📍 Location: Remote/WFH

⭐️ Fun facts:

•What animal would you be and why?
“I’d want to be my dog (Bonnie) 🐕 She gets treated like an absolute queen and doesn’t have to do anything for it!”

•If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
“Toasted sandwiches” 🥯

•If you didn’t work in the field of veterinary dermatology, what would you do?
“I’d love to work in a dog shelter. Otherwise admin, animal related is a bonus” 🐈🦜🐩🦮

Meet our one and only, Eliska! (More commonly known as E)🙆🏼‍♀️ Position: Veterinary Nurse 📍 Location: Canberra, Newcastl...
22/10/2025

Meet our one and only, Eliska! (More commonly known as E)

🙆🏼‍♀️ Position: Veterinary Nurse

📍 Location: Canberra, Newcastle satellite, regionals

E is VDC’s DIY queen! Broken part, missing piece of equipment, or just not working? 🤯 E is your gal! E also brings the LOLs to work; her upbeat, fun, joking personality helps to keep the team in good spirits, even on the busiest of days!

🌟Fun facts:

• What animal would you be and why?
A cat 🐈‍⬛ “They have a pretty easy life, get to laze around in the sun, get fed on demand and they have their owners trained” 😻

• If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
“This is a hard one because I love food! Probably pizza as you can vary the toppings” 🍕

• What is your fave derm procedure?
“I do enjoy a myringotomy - also a surprise what’s hiding behind the ear drum”

If you missed the first Skin Deep Series, here’s your chance to join us for round two!An evening of practical dermatolog...
17/10/2025

If you missed the first Skin Deep Series, here’s your chance to join us for round two!

An evening of practical dermatology insights, great food, and even better company.

🎓 2 structured CE points | 🩺 Presented by Dr Callum Bennie

📲 Spaces are limited — RSVP to secure your spot:
https://forms.gle/jzJ1V7go1cgMAejFA

📩 Event enquiries: events@vetdermclinic.com.au

Proudly supported by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Zoetis

HAPPY VET NURSE DAY 🌸🌻🌷Today we celebrate all our wonderful derm nurses. Thank you for all that you do, we see you and a...
10/10/2025

HAPPY VET NURSE DAY 🌸🌻🌷

Today we celebrate all our wonderful derm nurses.

Thank you for all that you do, we see you and appreciate you everyday ❤️

Love from your vets,
Dani, Callum, Alex, Taryn & Liv
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Meet our lovely Intern, Liv! 🌻🙋🏼‍♀️ Position: Dermatology Intern (What does this mean?) Interns are fully qualified vete...
08/10/2025

Meet our lovely Intern, Liv! 🌻

🙋🏼‍♀️ Position: Dermatology Intern
(What does this mean?) Interns are fully qualified veterinarians who are pursuing further training in a chosen field of veterinary medicine.
📍Location: Canberra & Sydney (and some regionals)

⭐️ Fun facts:

• What animal would you be and why?
An owl 🦉”I’m sluggish in the mornings but come alive as the day goes on. I’d say I’m pretty wise and adaptable too”

• If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
Sushi 🍱🍣🇯🇵

• What is your favourite dermatology procedure?
Video otoscopy. “Incredibly satisfying to see how much it can positively impact a patients quality of life!”

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