Treatment of dog, cat and horse allergy, non allergic dermatitis, skin diseases & ear infections and conditions in Melbourne , Victoria, Australia

Dr Rob Hilton BVSc(Hons) MANZCVS Cert.VD treats allergy & allergic dermatitis + all other skin & ear diseases of dogs, cats and horses. Servicing all of Melbourne at the Yarrambat Veterinary Hospital (see links) and in his private rooms (by direct arrangement)

Due to Covid emergency, face to face services at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital are on hold at present. Services are operating at Yarrambat both at the Yarrambat Veterinary Hospital and Dr Rob's private rooms

Dr Rob provides face-to-face consultations to vaccinated clients. Best results are obtained when we are able to discuss your pets needs and plan

IMPORTANT: As a health and safety measure, Dr Rob can only provide face to face services to clients who have had at least 1 Covid-19 vaccination. After 1 December 2021, a double vaccination will be required. Clients who make the choice not to be vaccinated can be helped by remote consultation ONLY

Dr. Rob is a Registered Vet with over 44 years experience. He holds:

* First class honours degree in Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne (top of class every year of course)

* Member of Australasian College of Veterinary Scientists by examination (Canine Medicine)

* Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Surgeons Dermatology Chapter

* Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology by examination Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK)

* Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK) Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Dermatology 2015-2020

* Member of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology

* Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne (appointed 2018)

* General (non-specialist) registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of Victoria since 1975

Commitment to ongoing learning and education:

* Given many lectures,seminars and writes articles on topics relating to Veterinary Dermatology. These can be viewed and downloaded from "Articles and Information."

* Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of Improve International (Australia) and lecturer in Veterinary Dermatology

* Dermatology consultant to Vets Beyond Borders

* Member of the Zoeitis International Advisory Panel for Apoquel and clinical trial investigator for both Apoquel and Cytopoint

* Dr Rob regularly attends international and local congress in Veterinary dermatology

* Provides practical training and advice to practitioners and students. Students and Veterinarians are welcome to come and learn by seeing practice by arrangement.