On the 11th March 2010, the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology was formally incorporated as a nonprofit limited lability company registered in Scotland. This company was developed from the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology Association, reflecting its broader remit to foster and advance the discipline of veterinary dermatology globally.
First international veterinary dermatology symposium held in the Asia–Australasia region
The symposium will be held in Nara, Japan’s hidden ancient capital, from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026. We are planning a program
Raimundo Torres honors his commitment to disseminate his knowledge
I am truly grateful for the opportunity the WAVD Scholarship gave me and for the inspiration it continues to provide.
Agnieszka Pilecka honors her commitment to disseminate her knowledge
First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the positive review of my submitted documents and for including me among the 33 scholarship recipients. It is a tremendous honor and a source of great pride for me.
Why We Do What We Do
Goals and Mission
The goals of the association, in addition to overseeing the World Congresses every four years, are to guide and encourage the development of national and multinational organizations devoted to the discipline, to foster education in the field, to provide funding to working groups and committees active in any area relevant to dermatology and to provide scholarships to those wishing to attend congresses. It has also developed a number of publications, including Advances in Veterinary Dermatology (volumes 1-8) which incorporates the scientific proceedings of each congress.
In short, the goals are reflected in the recently adopted mission statement which is: “To promote the worldwide advancement of veterinary dermatology”.
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History of veterinary Dermatology
Discover milestones of the veterinary dermatology field.