Sue Paterson qualified from Cambridge in 1984. After a time in mixed practice in Devon she took her Certificate then British and European Diplomas in Veterinary Dermatology and was an RCVS and European Specialist for more than 20 years. She is an elected Fellow of the RCVS for meritorious contributions to clinical practice.
She is the Veterinary Director of Veterinary Dermatological Ltd.
She has published seven text books as well as writing numerous peer reviewed articles and contributing chapters to both small animal and equine text books. She lectures extensively in Europe, America and Asia.
Sue is a Past President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, British Small Animal Veterinary Association and the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology.
Sue’s charity work is important to her and she is currently Chair of Trustees/ President of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology, Chair of Trustees of the Animal Charity Pharmacy and Vice Chair of Battersea Dogs and Cats home.
In her spare time she enjoys long walks across the fells in Cumbria where she lives and swims regularly.
Qualifications and memberships
MA, VetMB, DVD, DipECVD, FRCVS