Veterinary Skin & Ear, Inc.

What Veterinary Skin & Ear, Inc. does

Veterinary Skin & Ear, Inc. is a private specialty veterinary dermatology and otology practice founded in 2020 by Dr. Austin Richman and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The clinic is purpose-built around the diagnosis and treatment of skin, ear, hair, and claw conditions in companion animals, addressing cases that general practitioners cannot resolve — including chronic and recurrent ear infections, allergies and immune-mediated diseases, bacterial and fungal skin infections, autoimmune conditions such as pemphigus foliaceus, hair loss disorders, hormonal dermatoses, and skin cancers. The customer base is pet owners in the greater Los Angeles area whose animals require specialist-level dermatology intervention; acquisition runs through direct appointments supplemented by referrals from general veterinary practices, word-of-mouth, online reviews, and a podcast hosted by staff dermatologist Dr. Brittany Lancellotti.

The practice is differentiated by its clinical team composition: multiple DACVD board-certified veterinary dermatologists, including specialists trained at world-renowned residency programs at UC Davis and the University of Florida, alongside ACVD residents. Service offerings combine diagnostics (video otoscopy with deep ear flush, trichography, allergy testing, biopsy) with therapeutics (customized immunotherapy via allergy shots or oral drops, cryotherapy, CO2 laser surgery, mass removal) and ongoing disease management. Operationally, the clinic runs on PetDesk-powered software for online scheduling, prescription refills, and digital client communications, and has launched an in-house medication delivery add-on. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established per appointment; revenue is generated from professional service fees for consultations and procedures.

The business is privately held, founder-owned, and operates without disclosed external funding. It currently runs a single flagship location in West Los Angeles and has announced a second Woodland Hills clinic scheduled for early 2026. Customer concentration risk is low given a fragmented consumer base, although the referral channel from regional general practices is a meaningful dependency. There is no evidence of AI/ML capability, proprietary software, or external investment; competitive advantage is grounded in specialist talent, clinical reputation, and referral-driven local market presence.

Name

Veterinary Skin & Ear, Inc.

Legal name

Veterinary Skin & Ear

Website

https://veterinaryskinandear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Veterinary Skin & Ear is a Los Angeles-based specialty veterinary dermatology practice founded in 2020, employing multiple DACVD board-certified dermatologists to diagnose and treat complex skin, ear, and allergy conditions in companion animals via direct appointments and general-practitioner referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Dermatology Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Dermatology & Allergy Specialty Centers (HLAMACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dermatology & Allergy Drugs (HLAMAEAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary dermatology services
• Pet allergy treatment
• Specialty veterinary care
• Pet skin disease diagnosis
• Veterinary otology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Revenue generated from specialty veterinary consultations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for pet skin, ear, and allergy conditions. Includes both initial consultations and ongoing treatment management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veterinary Skin & Ear is a specialty veterinary dermatology and otology practice that diagnoses and treats skin, ear, hair, and claw conditions in pets, including allergies, autoimmune diseases, infections, hormonal disorders, and skin cancers. The clinic provides advanced diagnostic procedures (video otoscopy, allergy testing, trichography) and therapeutic treatments (cryotherapy, CO2 laser surgery, immunotherapy, deep ear flushing, biopsy and mass removal) delivered by board-certified veterinary dermatologists in a single clinic setting. The practice also offers in-house prescription refills and medication delivery as a convenience service.

Product overview

Veterinary Skin & Ear is a single-location specialty veterinary dermatology practice offering a unified set of advanced dermatology and otology services. The core offering is comprehensive pet dermatology and allergy care, which encompasses diagnostic services (video otoscopy, allergy testing, trichography), therapeutic treatments (cryotherapy, laser surgery, immunotherapy), and ongoing disease management programs. The practice also provides an in-house prescription refill and delivery service as an add-on convenience module.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pet Dermatology and Allergy Specialty Services Comprehensive specialty veterinary dermatology services for dogs and cats covering diagnosis and treatment of skin, ear, hair, and claw conditions, including allergies, immune-mediated diseases, infections, hormonal disorders, skin growths, and cancers. Targeted at pet owners whose animals have not responded to general veterinary care.
• Recurrent Ear Infection Management Specialty management and treatment of chronic or recurrent ear infections in pets, positioned as a core expertise of the practice's board-certified dermatologists.
• Video Otoscopy and Deep Ear Flush Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic ear procedure using video otoscopy for detailed ear canal visualization combined with deep ear flushing to treat complex and severe ear conditions in pets.
• Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy Allergy testing followed by customized immunotherapy treatment, available as allergy shots or oral allergy drops to desensitize pets to identified allergens.
• Cryotherapy Minimally invasive procedure using extreme cold to remove skin growths, masses, and lesions, minimizing patient discomfort and recovery time.
• CO2 Laser Surgery CO2 laser-based surgical procedures for precise, minimally invasive treatment of skin and tissue conditions, reducing patient discomfort and recovery time versus traditional surgery.
• Autoimmune Skin Disease Diagnosis and Management
• Trichography (Hair Evaluation) Microscopic evaluation of hair samples to diagnose hair loss disorders and identify underlying causes of coat and skin conditions in pets.
• In-House Prescription Refills and Deliveries Prescription refill and medication delivery service allowing pet owners to conveniently receive medications without visiting the clinic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterinary dermatologists can diagnose complex conditions that general vets cannot identify, as demonstrated by Dr. Richman diagnosing pemphigus foliaceus in one appointment after 4 months of failed diagnoses by other vets

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Animal Dermatology Clinic: Animal Dermatology Clinic is the largest US group practice dedicated exclusively to veterinary dermatology, with multiple locations across several states and a long-standing dermatology residency program. It is a direct peer to VSE in specialty focus, training pedigree (Dr. Richman completed his residency there), and referral-based model.
• Dermatology for Animals: Dermatology for Animals is an independent veterinary dermatology referral group operating in the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Southwest, staffed by DACVDs offering allergy testing, video otoscopy, and immunotherapy. It is a direct peer in pure-play specialty dermatology services and referral-driven model.
• VetDERM Clinic: VetDERM Clinic operates dedicated veterinary dermatology referral locations staffed by board-certified dermatologists offering similar allergy, ear, and skin services. It is a direct peer in specialty-only dermatology with comparable procedure mix and GP referral GTM.
• Animal Specialty Group: Animal Specialty Group is a multi-specialty veterinary hospital in the Los Angeles area providing dermatology, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency services, and notably trained Dr. Lancellotti during her rotating internship. It is a direct peer in LA veterinary specialty services and shares referral catchment with VSE.

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital: BluePearl is a large national network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals owned by Mars, offering dermatology among many other specialties. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same GP referral pool in major US metros, including Southern California.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA is a Mars-owned national chain of primary care, specialty, and emergency veterinary hospitals offering dermatology services across its network. It is a broad incumbent that both competes in specialty dermatology and serves as a major source of GP referrals to VSE, having trained several VSE clinicians.

Peers

• MedVet:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/veterinaryskinear
• Instagraminstagram.com/veterinaryskinear
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veterinary-skin-ear-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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