Our mission is to promote the worldwide advancement of veterinary dermatology.
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Veterinary Dermatology Atlas
The WAVD is generating an image platform for the veterinary dermatology community: the Veterinary Dermatology Atlas!
For more information, and to contribute images, photographs, and/or videos, please click here to visit the Veterinary Dermatology Atlas.
Your contributions will inspire and educate colleagues and others now and for years to come!
This Atlas is generously being sponsored by Elanco.
Save the Date
The 11th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology (WCVD11) will be held in beautiful Seville, Spain on September 6-9, 2028.
What We Do
Through scholarship programs, a World Congress, and the continued support of organizations around the world, the WAVD continues to carry its mission forward.
Scholarships & Awards
The WAVD provides scholarships and awards through the Peter Irhke Scholarship and the Hugo Schindelka Award.
World Congress
Every four years, the WAVD puts together an event around the world. Learn about the history, location, and more.
Continuing Education
The Hugo Schindelka Award
The Hugo Schindelka Award commemorates initiation of the scientific approach to veterinary dermatology and its establishment as a discipline. The award is presented every four years at the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology.
the peter irhke scholarship
The WAVD honours the life and career of Professor Peter Ihrke by offering a scholarship to commemorate his contribution to the discipline of veterinary dermatology. This scholarship provides the opportunity for an individual from an under-privileged region to attend a two-to-four week externship in the veterinary dermatology service of the UCD Veterinary School.
Stay Informed
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