Anita Patel runs a busy dermatology referral service in the South East of England and is Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recognised specialist in Veterinary Dermatology and has immense experience in the field. She has over 20 years’ experience in the field, gaining her certificate (Cert. SAD) in 1993 and her Diploma in 2002.  As a specialist in her field, she has dedicated the last 22 years exclusively to small animal dermatology. 

Anita co-authored a case-based textbook on small animal dermatology in the “Saunders solutions in veterinary practice” series which has been translated into 4 other languages, as well as writing chapters in various dermatology text books. She has published papers in refereed and peer reviewed journals and is actively involved in all aspects of dermatology.

Anita lectures in the UK and internationally. She is also involved in teaching dermatology in Kenya where she set up a study group and provides support to vets in Kenya.