Veterinary Dermatology of Richmond Richmond, Virginia

Our sweet shelter kitty Zoey struggled for years with an uncomfortable rash. Veterinary Dermatology of Richmond diagnosed the issue and prescribed an effective treatment. Highly recommended!

So far so good! Taking care of my cat Pedro but we still have a way to go. Very nice staff!

The Veterinarian at the place was able to diagnose and treat my dogs extreme itchy skin that two other veterinarians could diagnose the cause of the dogs itchy skin.

Professional staff, gentle with my pet, efficient and informative.

Doctors are very attentive and thorough, not rushed. They really try to find out what is wrong with your fur baby. Highly recommend.

Very nice people and seem to be good at what they do, I do however wish they had a different sitting area for cats and dogs though. Most cats get stressed when around dogs.

Very pleased with how they treated my frenchie Bella. She had numerous allergies and they were able to provide a treatment plan that worked. Very nice and professional staff!

Took care of my westie's severe itching problem in 2 days! Very thorough and takes the time to discuss and explain everything!

Can not say enough good things about Dr. Williamson and the entire staff. I brought my dog who had been suffering from a mystery skin disease which her PC Vet thought was allergies (It wasn't). Dr Williamson and her staff not only figured out what was wrong but very easily saved my dogs life. What was thought to be a skin allergy was a autoimmune disease that was resulting in a massive infection and a 105 degree fever. The only negative reviews I've read about this place have to do with price. These are talented people and the service is not cheap (think human dr prices) But despite my ability to pay on the stop they took care of my dog and let me pay it off because ultimately everyone there really cares about your pet. Would recommend them to anyone!

Dr. Toops is very nice and unrushed. Took care of my dog's serious skin infection. Entire staff very kind and compassionate. Excellent followup calls to check on dog. Nice, clean modern facility.

We have had a great experience with Dogwood Dermatology. Everyone there has been wonderful with our dog and helping with his allergy issues - they spend a lot of time working with their patients, they follow up regularly to see how things are going, and they clearly love animals and want to make sure they are healthy, happy and comfortable. We have been to a number of vets over the years, and Dogwood Dermatology is at the top of the list in terms of quality of service - we would recommend them without hesitation.

I could not be happier with the treatment we receive here. Dr. Williamson is one of the most kind and caring individuals I have ever met. Her staff is excellent and always on top of things. Basically my dog was suffering until I came here. He was chewing the pads off his feet and had numerous sores. Now, he is the picture of health. That is all because of Dr. Williamson and her staff. I trust this group implicitly. If your pet has any skin issues, PLEASE call Dr. Williamson. She is a life saver...literally!!!

I guess they had us at “Hello” When we first brought out cat JJ to see Dr. Nicola Williamson, we had a short wait and then we were escorted to an examination room. We were told it was the “Kitty” room, and no dogs or other pets are allowed. Having those smells in the room would elevate the cats stress, which is never a good thing. We met Ashleigh, who did vitals and took information, then waited for the doctor. At some point JJ jumped down off the couch and crawled under the desk. That’s about the time Dr. Williamson enters. I started to get JJ out from under the desk and she stopped me. She said she would meet JJ there and proceeded crawl under the desk with JJ. She talked to him and stroked him for quite some time before they both emerged from under the desk. Genuine compassion cannot be mistaken That’s the human part, now for the Doctor part. I took my cat JJ to Dr. Williamson out of desperation. Due to a herpes virus he was born with, he has suffered through various problems throughout his 10 years on earth. His current condition is an ulcer on the roof of his mouth that may eventually keep him from eating. Nothing normal had worked, but Dr. Williamson would not be defeated. She suggested we try an experimental treatment using existing medicines in a new way. We’ve been doing this for a year now, and JJ is alive, active and happy. We know we’re in uncharted waters, but it’s been wonderful to have him this past year. They always say people who do what they love are the best at what they do. It’s obvious that Dr. Williamson loves what she does, and she is darn good at it!

High Five to all that work with our Sassy. She has received excellent care and is now back to her 'puppy self' even though she is 12 years young. Her coat looks beautiful and although she is still on meds a very happy dog. I cannot say enough for the staff that show love, real love in what they do. I can tell that they are looking as what they do is a calling and not just a paycheck. High Five again.

Dr. Williamson and her staff are the nicest, most polite, professional and concerned people ever !! She was not overly aggressive about testing or procedures, but rather took one step at a time in a careful and methodic way. She was always concerned to not waste my money on unnecessary tests or medicines. My dog was a very sick little guy, and he is now healthy and happy. I couldn't be more pleased and I have recommended her to several people and will continue to do so.

I am very happy with the services I receive from Dr. Nicola Williamson of Veterinary Dermatology of Richmond. She is a very knowledgeable and caring vet. My dog has suffered from allergies for years now. She was on monthly injections which offered some relief but continued to have pretty serious flare ups. I am very happy for the care and meds she has provided to my much loved pet and I thank them very much. The offices are very clean, with some great coffee provided and the associates are awesome. I think sometimes people see RUDE as they don't understand the process and are not patient enough to learn it. Dr. Williamson is a specialist and I feel her charges are fair. She makes every attempt to keep the costs down and I appreciate that as I appreciate all she has done for both Inky and myself. Dr. Williamson comes highly recommended by Inky and me too! Thank you all for the BEST service and care.

Our Pomeranian, Amy, has been a patient of Dr. Williamson's for a number of years. We are extremely pleased with the impeccable care that Dr. Williamson and her team provide to Amy. We have a tremendous amount of confidence in Dr. Williamson. She is very thorough and detailed in her care. She treats Amy and us with the utmost compassion and kindness. Thanks to Dr. Williamson, Amy's allergies have been under control and Amy is a very happy little girl. It means so much to us that when we call Veterinary Dermatology of Richmond, we are greeted in a friendly and knowledgeable manner. We are so proud to be members of the Veterinary Dermatology family! -- Ray & Annette Baird

I had a horrible experience at this office. Rude staff, inaccessible vet. I was charged for tests and procedures that I did not authorize even after stating that I was to be told of any charges. I was made to feel as though my pet and myself were unimportant and not a priority to the vet or to the staff. I would not recommend wasting your money on this practice. It was a horrible experience.

I have taken my Doberman, Diesel to veterinary dermatology of Richmond since April 2012. Our first visit we could not afford having the intradermal skin test done and Diesel was only experiencing hair loss. In February 2013 we decided to have the test done since Diesel had become itchy and was having reactions to shampoos. Diesel was put on immunotherapy injections, Cephalexin, Ketoconazole and ear medications. We started giving Diesel his immunotherapy and he had a reaction (which the cause is unknown; injections vs topical flea & tick preventions vs duck pill pockets) which none of this is the fault of anyone. Why I am giving veterinary dermatology a VERY poor review is because of the staff’s poor customer service. From what I am told (By the receptionist; Amy) Dr. Williamson does not have the time to call me because she is the only Doctor that works here. Being a customer this makes me feel like my Pet is not important and neither is my money. I have had multiple problems with the receptionist not listening to my all of my questions or concerns and relaying them correctly to Dr. Williamson. Today I called to talk to someone different (LVT; Jess) to stress my concerns and she did not seem to care. Needless to say now I am very disappointed and since I cannot get a phone call back nor have a person help me with my concerns about my Pet I will no longer come here nor recommend any friends or clients (since I work at a vet clinic). I am very upset with the services here and it really is disappointing that now I have to start over at another Dermatology Center.