Scholz F.

Fiona is both a Board-certified and Fellowship trained veterinary dermatologist. She is a founder and director of Veterinary Dermatology Specialists in Perth.

Dr Fiona has practiced veterinary dermatology and consulted with clients and patients from all over Western Australia and Southern California, USA. She has treated exotic animals at Perth Zoo and an animal sanctuary in the Californian hills. Fiona has provided continuing education to primary care veterinarians throughout Western Australia and has taught the final year veterinary students at Murdoch University during their dermatology practical rotation. In 2019, Fiona was asked to lecture at the Australian Veterinary Association’s National Conference. 

Fiona graduated from Veterinary School at Murdoch University and won the Surgery Prize. She is the only Veterinary Dermatologist in Western Australia that has achieved both Diplomat status with the American College of Veterinary Dermatologists, and, Fellowship status with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.  She performed her internship at Perth Veterinary Specialists and between 2014-2017 she flew between California, USA and her home in Western Australia whilst she completed two residency programs. 

Fiona is a certified Fear Free Dermatologist – the Fear Free certification helps veterinary professionals to minimise fear, anxiety and stress on patients whilst in hospital and in turn enhances the quality of medicine and patient/owner experience.