What to Expect
Your pet’s health is paramount, and our dedicated team is here to provide expert, compassionate care for your furry family member.

Our Commitment to Your Pet’s Comfort and Well-Being
We are committed to delivering advanced veterinary care, prioritizing exceptional client service and compassionate patient care.
Prior to your first appointment

Veterinary Dermatology of Richmond will contact your referring veterinarian and any other veterinarians who have treated your pet in the last 3 years for a current medical history. This allows us to establish communication with your regular veterinarian and, in some cases, alleviates the burden of running duplicate tests. Dr. Williamson or Dr. Shumaker will review these records prior to your appointment.
How to prepare for your first appointment

Please arrive 15 minutes early to your appointment so that we may verify that all pertinent information is received for your appointment.

Please bring all medications and topical products you have at home to the appointment in case Dr. Williamson or Dr. Shumaker would like to fill medications. This is so we do not duplicate what you already have at home.


If your pet is a dog, please do not let your pet urinate 2 hours prior to the appointment in case a urine sample is needed.

Please DO NOT bathe your pet for at least a week prior to your appointment.


During your first appointment




Based on your pet’s exam, further diagnostics, including a skin scrape or cytology, may be recommended and performed.

