Brittany Lancellotti is a veterinary dermatologist at Veterinary Skin and Ear in Los Angeles and the scientific program director for the Muller-Ihrke-Kwochka Dermatology Seminar. She graduated with honors from Western Univeristy of Health Sciences, receiving numerous awards. Her rotating internship at Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles was followed by a residency with Animal Dermatology Group. Dr. Lancellotti is the founder/host of Your Vet Wants You to Know, an edutainment podcast designed to improve pet owner knowledge, veterinarian efficiency, and treatment outcomes. Dr. Lancellotti is Fear Free certified and focuses on decreasing stress in patients, clients, and colleagues. She is an enthusiastic speaker and enjoys teaching nationally and internationally.
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A Flare for the Dramatic: Treating and Managing Allergic Skin Infections
Dr. Valerie Fadok has been intimately involved in veterinary dermatology for over 40 years. Her desire is to make dermatology less frustrating and more rewarding for veterinarians, pet owners, and pets. She received her DVM from Washington State University in 1978, after which she did an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group. A residency in veterinary dermatology followed at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Fadok became board-certified veterinary dermatology in 1982. She earned a PhD in Experimental Pathology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences center in 1991; her thesis centered around programmed cell death and control of inflammation. Dr. Fadok has worked on faculty at University of Tennessee, the University of Florida, Texas A & M University, and National Jewish Health. Prior to joining Zoetis in 2016, she worked in private specialty practices in Denver, Colorado, and Houston, Texas. Dr. Fadok retired from Zoetis as a field specialist in January 2023. She has provided support to Nextmune for veterinarians about allergy testing, immunotherapy, and disease management. She currently works for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) to provide case consults and to develop educational materials; she also helps with cases at Zoetis Dx. Dr. Fadok has lectured internationally, nationally, and locally on subjects relating to veterinary skin disease, immunology, and inflammation. Awards include the ACVD Award for Excellence (2010) and the Frank Kral Award (2018). She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Westie Foundation of American and the Human Animal Bond Association.
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Dr. Julia is an upstate NY native and a Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate. She completed a large animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia and then worked as a mixed small and large animal general practitioner for several years before returning to Cornell to complete her dermatology residency. After completing her residency, Dr. Julia stayed on at Cornell as an assistant clinical professor in the section of Dermatology where she was awarded the Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award. She is now enjoying private practice life surrounded by horses and bourbon in beautiful Louisville KY. Dr. Julia has a special interest in the management of chronic otitis externa, and all things related to large animal skin disease (especially horses).
Outside of work, Dr. Julia enjoys her lovable bully dogs, riding horses, and singing whenever possible. She also loves providing continuing education to veterinarians and owners because derm is absolutely the best!
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Spray, Slather, Dab or Dip? Topical Management Tips to Improve Your Skin Successes
Dr. Ashley Bourgeois is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about providing practical knowledge to general practitioners to help itchy pets! She completed her bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a one-year small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic’s Tustin, California location in 2011. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Dr. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon in 2016 to help expand the company. She serves as Director of Communications and Development for ADG. She has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, cytology, and otology.
In her leisure, Dr. Bourgeois enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and watching sports. She and her husband stay busy with their daughter, son, and rescue Pitbull/Boxer mix (who is allergic!). Dr. Bourgeois is passionate about educating veterinarians in dermatology and work/life integration through her podcast, lecturing, and social media presence (The Derm Vet).
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Dr. Jon Klingborg, DVM, has made significant contributions to the veterinary field throughout his career. He has published more than 250 newspaper articles, coauthored a chapter in Veterinary Clinics of North America, and appeared on radio, television, and in print media around the world to discuss various veterinary issues. Notably, Dr. Klingborg was the youngest president in the history of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and has served on committees for both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the California Veterinary Medical Board. He has also spoken nationally and internationally on animal welfare issues.
In recognition of his outstanding work, Dr. Klingborg was awarded the honorary title of Distinguished Practitioner (DPNAP) by the National Academies of Practice in 2006. He is also the author of Exam Room Communication for Veterinarians: The Science and Art of Conversing with Clients (AHAA Press, 2011). His achievements have been further acknowledged with the Alumni Achievement Award from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018, as well as the Distinguished Life Membership Award from the California VMA that same year. In 2024, Dr. Klingborg received the CVMA’s highest honor, the Dr. George Bishop CVMA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Mark Koshko earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. He completed his residency at Metzger Animal Hospital in State College, PA in 2008 and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (canine/feline). Dr. Koshko received intensive training in advanced laparoscopic/soft tissue surgery at the University of Georgia and cardiac/abdominal ultrasound at Sound-Eklin (Academy of Veterinary Imaging) in Arlington Texas. He also has been published several times for his work on Canine Cushings syndrome. Dr. Koshko resides in State College, PA with his wife Kristen, daughters Madison and Olivia. In his free time, Mark enjoys flying, fast vehicles and spending time on the golf course with his daughters.
PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), Dipl. ECVIM-CA, DABVP (Feline), MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats)
RCVS Recognized Specialist in Feline Medicine
Assistant Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dr. Černá is an ACVIM and ECVIM diplomate in Small Animal Internal Medicine, RCVS Recognized specialist in Feline Medicine and Diplomate of American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline). She graduated from the University of Veterinary Sciences in the Czech Republic in 2018 where she also obtained her first PhD in 2023. After completing two internships in the UK, she completed Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency at Colorado State University, USA in 2023 and her second PhD focusing on feline infectious peritonitis in 2025. Dr. Černá gained the Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in the Medicine of Cats. She was also awarded the ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour with Distinction. Dr. Černá has particular interest in feline medicine and is focusing her research on feline infectious diseases and especially FIP and is currently an assistant professor at the University of Georgia.
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