animaldermatology.com

To request a visit, start at animaldermatology.com and use the Request an Appointment link, or first use Find a Clinic to confirm which location is most convenient. For medications, the site provides a Pharmacy section for pet owners. Both paths are listed under the site's "How can we help?" area for pet owners, alongside Find a Location and FAQ. The site does not publish online booking rules, pharmacy eligibility, or pricing, so treat the site as the entry point and confirm details with the clinic you choose.

Before You Start

• Know which clinic you want. Animal Dermatology Group lists locations across many states, including multiple clinics within California, Texas, Florida, and other states. Choosing a clinic first makes the appointment request and any follow-up pharmacy questions easier to route.
• Have your pet's basic information ready. A request form typically asks for owner contact details, pet name and species, and a short description of the skin problem. The site itself does not publish the exact form fields, so fill in what is asked and add context in any message field.
• Check whether you need a referral. The site separates pet-owner tools from veterinarian tools such as Refer a Patient and a Veterinary Referral Portal. If your primary veterinarian is sending you, ask them whether they will refer you through that portal.

Request an Appointment: Step by Step

1. Go to animaldermatology.com.
2. Select Request an Appointment from the main navigation or the pet-owner help area.
3. Choose or confirm the clinic location. If you are unsure, open Find a Clinic first and note the city and state.
4. Enter your contact information and your pet's details, and describe the skin, ear, or coat issue briefly.
5. Submit the request and watch for a reply from the clinic. The site does not state response times, so if you need urgent help, call the clinic directly using the contact details on its location page.

Expected result: the clinic receives your request and contacts you to schedule. A submitted request is not a confirmed appointment until the clinic responds.

If You Are Not Sure Which Clinic to Pick

Use Find a Clinic and scan by state. The location list includes, for example, Bakersfield, San Diego, and Sacramento in California; Austin, Dallas, and Frisco in Texas; and clinics in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Pick the closest clinic, or the one you can realistically travel to for follow-up visits, since dermatology care often involves rechecks.

Use the Pharmacy

1. From the site navigation, select Pharmacy.
2. Follow the pharmacy instructions shown there. The site does not publish whether the pharmacy is open to new patients, whether a current visit is required, or how prescriptions are transmitted, so confirm these points with your clinic.
3. If you are already a client, have your pet's record and the medication name handy when you contact the clinic about a refill or a pharmacy question.

Expected result: you reach the pharmacy channel the group uses for pet owners. Because the site does not state eligibility or pricing, do not assume the pharmacy is open to the public or that medications ship without a clinic relationship.

Common Stops and How to Get Around Them

• The request form does not confirm a time. That is normal for a request-based flow. Follow up by phone if you have not heard back within a reasonable period.
• You are unsure whether your pet needs a dermatologist. The site's FAQ and Educational Videos sections for pet owners explain common skin conditions and what a board certified veterinary dermatologist does. The site describes these specialists as treating pet skin conditions, which helps you judge whether a referral makes sense.
• Your regular vet wants to send records. Point them to Refer a Patient or the Veterinary Referral Portal rather than sending records through the pet-owner appointment request.
• You need a medication quickly. Contact the clinic directly; the website does not publish turnaround times for pharmacy requests.

What the Site Does and Does Not Tell You

The site also offers Immunotherapy and International Dermatopathology among its services, which is useful context if your pet's care may involve allergy treatment or skin sample review. Ask the clinic whether these apply to your case rather than assuming they are part of a first visit.

A board certified veterinary dermatologist is a licensed veterinarian who has completed additional specialty training and passed a certifying examination in veterinary dermatology. Animal Dermatology Group describes its specialists as treating pet skin conditions and positions board certification as the credential that distinguishes them within the field. This level of expertise is most relevant when a pet has a skin problem that is persistent, recurrent, or has not responded to routine care.

What the title represents

The credential signals two things: advanced training beyond the standard veterinary degree, and verification by a certifying body. Animal Dermatology Group's site frames its clinicians as "the world's most prominent specialists treating pet skin conditions," and its homepage asks directly, "What is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist?" — indicating that the distinction matters to how the practice presents itself.

The site does not publish the specific residency length, examination details, or certifying organization on the pages available here. If you need those specifics, ask the clinic directly or check the certifying body's directory.

How a specialist differs from a general veterinarian

A general veterinarian is the right starting point for most skin concerns. A specialist becomes relevant when the problem keeps returning, when multiple treatments have failed, or when the diagnosis itself is uncertain.

When a specialist is worth considering

Consider a referral when:

• A skin or ear condition recurs after treatment ends
• Standard therapies have not produced improvement
• The diagnosis is unclear or several conditions seem to overlap
• The pet needs ongoing management of a long-term skin disease

Animal Dermatology Group operates clinics across many U.S. states and also lists International Dermatopathology, Immunotherapy, and a Veterinary Referral Portal among its services — the referral portal suggests the practice expects patients to arrive through a referring veterinarian.

How to act on this

1. Start with your general veterinarian. Ask for a diagnosis and a treatment plan, and note whether the problem resolves or returns.
2. Request a referral if the condition is chronic or unresponsive. Your veterinarian can use the referral portal or you can contact a clinic directly.
3. Find a location. The site's "Find a Clinic" tool lists locations by state, from California and Colorado to Florida, Texas, and Washington.
4. Request an appointment through the site's appointment link, or call the clinic nearest you.
5. Bring records. Prior test results, treatment history, and medication lists help the specialist avoid repeating failed steps.

Common sticking points

• Assuming a specialist is always needed. For a first-time, mild skin issue, a general veterinarian is usually the appropriate and faster route.
• Skipping the referral step. The practice's referral portal and "Refer a Patient" link indicate that referral-based intake is the norm; confirm the process with your veterinarian.
• Expecting published pricing or credential details. The available pages do not list fees or certification specifics, so ask the clinic about cost and credentials before booking.

The practical takeaway: board certification is a marker of specialty training in skin disease, and it is most useful as a decision tool — choose a specialist when the skin problem is complex, recurring, or has resisted standard treatment.

Veterinarians can refer a patient to Animal Dermatology Group (ADG) through the Refer a Patient option on animaldermatology.com, or by using the Veterinary Referral Portal for online case submission. Before referring, confirm that a specialist clinic is convenient for the client by checking the Find a Clinic location list, and decide whether the case also needs Dermatopathology (biopsy/histopathology review) or Immunotherapy services. The site does not publish the portal's required fields, turnaround times, or fee terms, so those details should be confirmed directly with the receiving clinic.

The referral pathways ADG lists for veterinarians

ADG's navigation separates its audience into Pet Owners and Veterinarians. Under the veterinarian side, the site lists:

• Refer a Patient — the referral entry point for general practice veterinarians.
• Veterinary Portal — an online portal for referring clinics.
• Dermatopathology Services — specialist review of skin biopsy and pathology samples.
• Clinical Support FAQ — guidance for referring clinicians on working with ADG.
• Immunotherapy — a service line relevant to allergy cases that may follow a dermatology workup.

The site describes ADG as a veterinary dermatology specialty company whose board certified dermatologists treat pet skin conditions, with clinics across many U.S. states. That geographic spread is the main practical constraint on a referral: the client must be able to reach a listed location.

Step-by-step referral workflow

1. Identify the case type. Confirm the patient needs dermatology specialty care (for example, chronic or recurrent skin disease, ear disease, or suspected allergic skin disease) rather than a primary-care workup. If a biopsy has already been taken or is planned, note that Dermatopathology is a separate service line on the site.
2. Choose the receiving clinic. Use Find a Clinic and the All Locations list to select the site closest to the client. ADG lists locations by state, including multiple clinics in California, Texas, Florida, and other states, so pick the specific city rather than the state alone.
3. Submit the referral. Use Refer a Patient or the Veterinary Referral Portal from the veterinarian section of the site. The site does not document the exact form fields, so have the patient's history, current medications, and prior diagnostics ready to attach or summarize.
4. Check clinical support questions. If you are unsure what records or sample handling the specialist expects, consult the Clinical Support FAQ before submitting rather than after.
5. Tell the client what to do next. The client-facing path is Request an Appointment; the site also lists Pharmacy and FAQ for pet owners. Direct the client to request the appointment at the chosen clinic and mention the referral.
6. Verify receipt. Because the site does not state portal response times, follow up with the selected clinic if you have not heard back within a reasonable period.

What to prepare before you submit

The site does not publish a required document checklist, so treat the following as practical preparation rather than an ADG requirement:

Points that commonly cause friction

• Referring to a state, not a clinic. ADG lists many cities within a single state; the referral should name the specific location so the client is not sent to an inconvenient site.
• Assuming the portal is the only route. The site presents both Refer a Patient and the Veterinary Portal; use whichever the receiving clinic confirms it monitors.
• Confusing dermatology consultation with pathology review. Dermatopathology is listed as its own service, so a sample review request is not the same as booking a clinical appointment.
• Expecting published timelines or fees. Neither is stated on the site; confirm scheduling and any cost questions with the clinic directly.

Choosing between the referral routes

Use Refer a Patient when you want the standard referral path and the client will book through the clinic. Use the Veterinary Referral Portal when your practice prefers to submit case information online and track it from your side. If the case hinges on tissue interpretation, ask the receiving clinic whether Dermatopathology should be arranged alongside the appointment. In all cases, the Find a Clinic list is the first check, because a referral only works if the client can realistically travel to a listed location.

Animal Dermatology Group is a veterinary specialty company focused on pet skin conditions, with board-certified veterinary dermatologists practicing across a network of clinics in the United States. It is the right resource if your pet has a recurring or complex skin, ear, or coat problem that a general veterinarian wants evaluated by a specialist, or if you are a veterinarian seeking a referral partner or dermatopathology support.

What the organization does

The group describes itself as a veterinary dermatology specialty company whose specialists treat pet skin conditions. Its work centers on dermatology rather than general practice, so appointments and services are aimed at diagnosing and managing skin-related disease.

The site organizes its offering around three audiences:

• Pet owners — request an appointment, use the pharmacy, find a location, and read FAQs.
• Veterinarians — refer a patient, access a veterinary referral portal, and use clinical support and dermatopathology services.
• International clients — international dermatopathology and immunotherapy services are listed alongside the clinic network.

Services listed

The homepage presents an "Animal Dermatology Services We Provide" section, and the navigation names these specific service lines:

The page does not publish prices, insurance details, or eligibility rules for these services, so cost and coverage should be confirmed directly with the specific clinic.

What "board certified" means here

The site includes a section titled "What is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist?" — a signal that the credential is central to how the group positions its care. In practical terms, this tells you the clinicians have completed specialty training and certification in veterinary dermatology beyond a standard veterinary degree. If your pet's problem has not resolved with routine treatment, this is the level of expertise the group is advertising.

Finding a clinic

The clinic network is the most concrete part of the site. Locations are grouped by state, and the list is long enough that most pet owners in the covered regions will find a nearby option. States with listed clinics include:

• California — a large set of cities including San Diego, Sacramento, Pasadena, Long Beach, and others
• Colorado — Colorado Springs
• Florida — Bradenton, Estero, Oldsmar, Pensacola
• Georgia — Marietta
• Hawaii — Honolulu, Kihei
• Illinois — Wheaton
• Indiana — Indianapolis
• Kentucky — Florence, Lexington, Louisville
• Maryland — Baldwin, Gambrills
• Michigan — Grand Blanc
• Minnesota — Eagan
• Nevada — Las Vegas and Las Vegas (North)
• New Jersey — Robbinsville, Raritan, Tinton Falls, Wayne
• New York — Rockland County, White Plains
• North Carolina — Charlotte, Denver, Hickory, Winston-Salem
• Oregon — Lake Oswego, Portland
• Pennsylvania — Allentown, Doylestown, Levittown, Quakertown
• South Carolina — Columbia, Greenville, Mt. Pleasant, Summerville
• Tennessee — Nashville
• Texas — Austin, Dallas, Frisco, Grapevine, Rockwall, Round Rock
• Virginia — Richmond, Springfield
• Washington — Lynnwood, Vancouver
• Wisconsin — Brookfield

Use the "Find a Clinic" link to confirm current addresses and hours, since the location list is the part of the site most likely to change.

How to use the site

1. If you are a pet owner: start with "Request an Appointment" or "Find a Clinic." Have your general veterinarian's records ready, since specialty visits typically depend on a referral or prior history.
2. If you are a veterinarian: use "Refer a Patient" or the "Veterinary Referral Portal" to send a case, and the dermatopathology route if you need a skin sample read.
3. If you need medication: the pharmacy section is intended for prescriptions tied to your pet's care, not general retail shopping.

What to check before you go

The site does not state pricing, wait times, or whether a referral is mandatory at every location. Before booking, confirm with the individual clinic:

• whether a referral from your primary veterinarian is required;
• what records or biopsy samples to bring;
• accepted payment methods and whether insurance is billed directly;
• availability for the specific condition your pet has.

For owners of pets with chronic itching, ear infections, or hair loss that has not responded to standard treatment, this network is a reasonable place to look for a specialist — provided there is a clinic in your state and you confirm referral requirements first.

To find a clinic near you, open animaldermatology.com and use the Find a Clinic or All Locations link, then select your state and city from the directory. The site lists locations across many states, so you can identify the closest practice and then use Request an Appointment to start scheduling. This guide is for pet owners in the U.S. who want a nearby Animal Dermatology Group location; if you are a referring veterinarian, the site also provides a Refer a Patient path.

Step 1: Open the location directory

Go to the Animal Dermatology Group website. The homepage navigation includes Find a Clinic and All Locations. Either entry takes you to the clinic directory. The homepage also groups links for Pet Owners (Request an Appointment, Pharmacy, Find a Location, FAQ) and Veterinarians (Refer a Patient, Veterinary Portal, Dermatopathology Services, Clinical Support FAQ), so choose the pet-owner path if you are looking for care for your own animal.

Step 2: Select your state, then your city

The directory organizes clinics by state and city. Based on the site's location list, the following states have at least one clinic:

Pick the state closest to you, then the city. If your state has several clinics, compare the city names against your own location to choose the shortest drive.

Step 3: Confirm the clinic fits your need

Animal Dermatology Group describes itself as a veterinary dermatology specialty company whose specialists treat pet skin conditions. The site also explains what a board certified veterinary dermatologist is, which is useful if you are deciding whether a specialist visit is appropriate. If your pet's issue is general rather than skin-related, check the clinic page and the FAQ before traveling.

Step 4: Request an appointment

Once you have chosen a clinic, use Request an Appointment from the site navigation. The site also lists a Pharmacy link for pet owners and a Veterinary Referral Portal for referring practices. Keep in mind that the directory shows locations, not confirmed availability; the appointment request is the step that confirms whether the clinic can see your pet.

Common snags

• No clinic in your state: the list above reflects the site's published locations. If your state is absent, the nearest clinic may be in a neighboring state.
• Multiple cities with similar names: for example, Las Vegas and Las Vegas (North) are separate entries, and North Carolina lists both Charlotte and Denver. Match the full city-and-state pair before requesting.
• Referral questions: if your primary veterinarian is sending you, the Refer a Patient and Veterinary Referral Portal links are the relevant entry points rather than the pet-owner appointment request.

In short: use Find a Clinic or All Locations, choose your state and city from the directory, then submit a Request an Appointment to confirm the visit.