VetDERM Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Referral Medical Clinic

What VetDERM Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Referral Medical Clinic does

VetDERM Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Referral Medical Clinic is a specialty veterinary practice focused on the diagnosis and treatment of skin, ear, hair, nail, and allergy conditions in cats and dogs. Founded in 2017 in Surrey, British Columbia, the clinic operates two physical locations — Surrey (14823 108 Avenue) and Vancouver (15 East 3rd Avenue) — and serves British Columbia's Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the BC Interior, and Washington State. The lead clinician is Dr. Jangi Bajwa, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist (ACVD Diplomate since 2014) with regional practice experience since 2005, supported by a small team of approximately five staff including a practice administrator, a practice manager, an intern, registered veterinary technologists, and a receptionist.

The clinic's service portfolio covers the full dermatology workflow, from intradermal allergy testing (IDAT) and allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) — including an accelerated Rush Immunotherapy protocol — to advanced procedures delivered via Aesculight CO2 laser surgery, Cryoprobe cryotherapy, Storz video-otoscopy, and Phovia photobiomodulation therapy. The entire staff is Fear-Free Certified, and the clinic operates a specialty dermatology internship to train future clinicians. The business is exclusively a service business; it does not sell software, hardware, or consumables externally, and pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Commercially, VetDERM operates a dual-channel model: direct-to-consumer appointments booked by pet owners and a structured referral program for primary care veterinarians with dedicated referral forms and follow-up reports. Telemedicine follow-up consultations via Zoom are offered to existing BC clients, but new patients require an in-person visit. The clinic is privately held, founder/owner-operated, with no disclosed parent company, no equity funding, and no M&A activity in the source data.

Name

VetDERM Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Referral Medical Clinic

Legal name

Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Referral Medical Clinic

Website

https://vetdermclinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VetDERM Clinic is a privately held, two-location veterinary dermatology and ear referral practice in British Columbia, founded in 2017, specializing in allergy testing, immunotherapy, video-otoscopy, laser, and cryotherapy for cats and dogs, serving pet owners and referring veterinarians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Dermatology Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Dermatology & Allergy Specialty Centers (HLAMACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary dermatology services
• Pet dermatology consultations
• Allergy testing immunotherapy
• Veterinary ear care
• Veterinary laser surgery

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation Services: Initial consultations and follow-up dermatology appointments for pets with skin, ear, and allergy conditions. Consultation fees plus additional charges for diagnostic tests and procedures.
2. Medical Procedures: Revenue from specialized procedures including CO2 laser surgery, cryotherapy, phototherapy sessions, allergy immunotherapy preparation, and video-otoscopic examinations.
3. Telemedicine Consultations: Online follow-up consultations available for existing clients, providing ongoing care and treatment guidance remotely.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

VetDERM Clinic is a specialty veterinary dermatology and ear referral practice that diagnoses and treats skin, ear, hair, nail, and allergic conditions in cats and dogs. Services are delivered through two physical clinic locations (Surrey and Vancouver, BC) plus telemedicine follow-ups, and include allergy testing and immunotherapy, video-otoscopy, CO2 laser surgery, cryotherapy, and photobiomodulation therapy. The clinic also accepts patient referrals from primary care veterinarians and operates a dermatology internship training program.

Product overview

VetDERM Clinic is a specialized veterinary dermatology and ear referral clinic providing comprehensive care for skin, ear, allergy, and related conditions in cats and dogs. The clinic operates from two locations (Surrey and Vancouver, BC) and offers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services including allergy testing (intradermal allergy testing/IDAT) with allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT), video-otoscopy evaluations, CO2 laser treatment using Aesculight technology, cryotherapy using Cryoprobe equipment, and Phovia photobiomodulation therapy. Additional services include Rush Immunotherapy for accelerated desensitization, telemedicine consultations via Zoom, and Fear-Free certified veterinary care. The clinic also operates a veterinary dermatology internship program. Services are primarily directed at pet owners and referring veterinarians in British Columbia's Lower Mainland area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Dermatology Consultations Specialty veterinary dermatology consultations for the diagnosis and treatment of skin, ear, hair, and nail disorders in cats and dogs, covering both allergic skin diseases and non-allergic conditions. Delivered by a board-certified veterinary dermatologist at the Surrey and Vancouver clinics.
• Allergy Skin Testing (Intradermal Allergy Testing / IDAT) Gold standard intradermal allergy test using approximately 60 of the most common local environmental allergens to identify the specific triggers of allergic skin disease in dogs and cats. Results support targeted allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) preparation.
• Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy (ASIT / Allergy Desensitization Therapy) Custom-formulated allergen desensitization therapy for environmental allergies, administered as oral drops or subcutaneous injections based on IDAT results. Cited to deliver positive response in approximately 75% of dogs undergoing hypo-sensitization therapy.
• Rush Immunotherapy Accelerated allergen desensitization protocol in which increasing doses are administered in one day rather than over weeks to months, enabling faster transition to the maintenance phase. Cited to reach maximum clinical improvement in 6.8 months compared to 9.2 months with traditional immunotherapy.
• Video-Otoscopy Ear Evaluations Advanced ear diagnostics using Storz video-otoscope equipment to assess the external ear canal, tympanic membrane, and middle ear, including identification of ruptured tympanic membranes, otitis media, and inflammatory polyps. Pet owners can visualize ear structures during the consultation.
• CO2 Laser Treatment (Aesculight Laser Surgery) Dermatological laser surgery using the Aesculight state-of-the-art flexible fiber CO2 laser for precise soft tissue procedures, including mass removal, ear treatments, and various skin conditions. Provides benefits such as less pain, reduced infection risk, less bleeding, less swelling, extreme precision, greater comfort, and faster recovery.
• Cryotherapy (Cryoprobe Treatment) Treatment of benign skin lesions using extreme cold delivered via a pressurized Cryoprobe with nitrous oxide, for skin tags, warts, cysts, and other dermatologic conditions of skin and ears. Performed without sedation or anesthesia.
• Phovia Phototherapy (Photobiomodulation / Light Therapy) Light therapy using the Phovia LED lamp combined with a chromophore gel that releases fluorescent light energy at multiple wavelengths when activated by blue light. Promotes faster skin healing and can reduce skin regeneration time by up to 50% when used with antibiotics.
• Telemedicine Consultations Online video or phone follow-up consultations with Dr. Jangi Bajwa for existing VetDERM clients, using the Zoom platform. Available only to BC residents and includes pre-appointment forms plus written follow-up reports. New patients require an initial in-person consultation.
• Veterinarian Referral Service Referral pathway for primary care veterinarians to refer patients needing specialized dermatology, ear, or allergy care. Includes a dedicated patient referral form, direct communication with dermatology technicians for case discussion, and follow-up reports to the referring veterinarian.
• Veterinary Dermatology Intern Program Specialty dermatology internship training program offered at VetDERM Clinic for recent veterinary graduates (such as Dr. Kabir Brar) to deepen knowledge and clinical skills in veterinary dermatology under the supervision of a board-certified dermatologist.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of dogs respond well to allergen specific immunotherapy (ASIT) when hypo-sensitization therapy is utilized
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Surrey, BC, the same city as VetDERM's primary clinic. Offers dermatology alongside other specialties, making it the closest geographic competitor for referral cases in the Lower Mainland.
• Canada West Veterinary Specialists: Large multi-specialty referral hospital in Vancouver with dermatology services. Competes directly with VetDERM for primary care vet referrals across the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
• NorthWest Veterinary Dermatology Services: Veterinary dermatology specialty practice in the Pacific Northwest (Washington State), which VetDERM explicitly identifies as part of its geographic reach. Direct competitor for advanced dermatology cases in the cross-border region.
• Animal Dermatology Clinic: Multi-location veterinary dermatology specialty group on the US West Coast. Closest US analog to VetDERM in terms of pure dermatology focus, board-certified specialists, and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Animal Skin & Allergy Specialists: Independent veterinary dermatology specialty practice offering allergy testing, immunotherapy, and advanced dermatology procedures. Operates with a similar specialty-only model to VetDERM.
• Toronto Veterinary Dermatology Clinic: Canadian veterinary dermatology specialty clinic operating on a similar referral-based model. Comparable in service mix (allergy testing, immunotherapy, video-otoscopy) to VetDERM, though in a different Canadian market.
• Pet Dermatology Clinic: Veterinary dermatology specialty practice with multiple US locations. Focused exclusively on pet skin and ear conditions, closely matching VetDERM's positioning and clinical service mix.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Canada Veterinary Specialty Hospitals: Network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals across Canada, including BC. Offers dermatology within a broader multi-specialty portfolio, providing institutional competition for referral relationships.

Regional players

• Cascade Veterinary Referral Center: Specialty veterinary referral center in Tigard, Oregon. Comparable in specialty scope and serves a similar Pacific Northwest pet owner base, though not directly competing in the Lower Mainland.

Others

• Zoetis Petcare (dermatology reference labs): Animal health company providing allergy testing laboratory services, immunotherapy formulations, and dermatology support products. Indirectly connected to VetDERM as a supplier rather than a direct competitor, but increasingly relevant in the pet allergy value chain.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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