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The Nation's Largest Veterinary Dermatology Group Is Growing
Join 100+ board-certified dermatologists who've chosen AOSN’s Animal Dermatology Group for unmatched collaboration, clinical autonomy, and a network built exclusively for specialists like you.
Founded 1980 · 46+ Years of Excellence
Your dermatology practice isn't an add-on to an ER or GP group, it's the main event. Animal Dermatology Group was built from the ground up for board-certified veterinary dermatologists, by the same specialists who practice in it every day. That singular focus means every resource, every operational decision, and every dollar of investment is designed around your specialty. You practice medicine your way, with peers who speak your language and a partner whose only priority is helping veterinary dermatology thrive.
What Joining Animal Dermatology Group Means for You
The support to practice your best medicine, the freedom to run your clinic, and a community of the nation's top dermatologists.
Clinical Autonomy
Maintain full control over your medical decisions, treatment protocols, and patient relationships. Animal Dermatology Group provides the infrastructure, you practice medicine your way.
Operational Support
Dedicated management teams handle HR, billing, compliance, marketing, and logistics so you can focus entirely on patient care and advancing your craft.
Peer Collaboration
Access the nation's largest community of board-certified veterinary dermatologists. Consult on complex cases, share insights, and learn from the best in the field.
Competitive Compensation
Attractive financial packages for both practice owners and associate veterinarians, including financial incentives tailored to your situation and performance-based rewards.
Growth & Mentorship
Shape the future through residency mentorship, clinical trial participation, leadership opportunities, and access to cutting-edge research across the network.
Work-Life Balance
Animal Dermatology Group is committed to sustainable schedules, team wellness programs, and creating an environment where personal growth and exceptional patient care coexist.
A Legacy of Firsts in Veterinary Dermatology
- First private organization approved by ACVD for residency training
- Team includes past presidents of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology
- Recipients of the ACVD Award of Excellence
- A significant number of doctors have achieved Diplomate status through our residency program
- Pioneers in laser surgery, video otoscopy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Extensive peer-reviewed research, textbook authorship, and academic contributions
- In-house dermatopathology service with leading field experts
How Animal Dermatology Group Elevates the Quality of Care
ACVD Residency Program
The largest privately-run ACVD-approved residency in the nation. Mentor the next generation while staying at the cutting edge yourself.
Dermatopathology Services
In-house pathology lab with leading experts, supporting clinics and referring veterinarians across the country.
Immunotherapy & Clinical Trials
Proprietary immunotherapy services and active participation in clinical research advancing allergy treatment protocols.
Advanced Diagnostics & Technology
Laser surgery, video otoscopy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and comprehensive in-house diagnostic testing across select clinic locations.
Benefits for the People Who Take Care of Pets
When you join Animal Dermatology Group, your entire team benefits. Competitive packages, professional development, and a culture that values well-being are standard, not optional.
Hear From Our Specialists
What our partners and associates say about life at AOSN.
It doesn't feel like I joined AOSN, it feels like my TEAM did. I'm very thankful for the enhanced benefits and all the ways this group takes care of my team.
I love the camaraderie of the group and learning from the most brilliant and hardest-working veterinary specialists in our field. I am inspired by them and their example keeps me motivated to continue learning, growing, and teaching.
Partnering was one of the largest decisions of my life, and I wasn't going to do it if it wasn't going to be right. I have been really impressed with the caliber of content and collaboration with the best specialists in the nation.
With such a wide network of specialists you have so much support beyond your own clinic with cases and advice. There are also options to be involved in leadership, business, research, speaking, training, etc. If you have passions outside of the clinic. To feel supported as a clinician in a large specialty company is special.
Meet Our Doctors
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How We're Growing the Specialty
AOSN's growth strategy is built on four pillars, each one designed to strengthen veterinary specialty medicine from the inside out.
Partner With Hospitals
We partner with veterinary hospitals to bring specialty dermatology services to communities that need them most.
Recruit Specialists
We actively recruit board-certified dermatologists who share our commitment to clinical excellence and collaboration.
Build New Hospitals
We invest in building new specialty facilities purpose-designed for dermatology, from the ground up.
Support Residency Programs
We fund and operate accredited residency programs to train the next generation of veterinary dermatologists.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Two ways to join the Animal Dermatology Group family.
Let's Start a Conversation
Curious what partnership looks like? Every practice is different, and we'd love to learn about yours. Let's start with a conversation, no pressure, no obligations.
Join the Animal Dermatology Group Team
Explore career opportunities with 60+ locations nationwide. Residency, associate, and leadership positions available.
Let's Talk About Your Future With Animal Dermatology Group
Whether you're a practice owner exploring partnership or a dermatologist considering a career move, we'd love to hear from you.
