MedVet Emergency & Specialty care is a chain of veterinary clinics. Their Norwalk, CT office includes a veterinary dermatology referral department comprising Dr. Lauren Pinchbeck and Dr. Kaitlin Hopke. These are both board certified veterinary dermatologists, just like our doctors are.

One of the main differences between MedVet and our clinic is that we are an independent specialty clinic, whereas MedVet is a private equity-backed chain of clinics. Its ownership has frequently changed hands and has recently included SkyKnight Capital, Goldman Sachs, Leonard Green and Partners, and Oak Hill Advisors. On the other hand, Unleashed Veterinary Dermatology is wholly owned by its founding veterinarian, Dr. Elizabeth Falk. Many of our clients appreciate receiving care at a veterinarian-owned, veterinarian-run clinic like ours.

However, if you’re looking for a veterinary dermatology specialist for your dog or cat, we encourage you to check out both practices and know that you can’t go wrong with either choice. We have a good working relationship with the specialists at MedVet in Norwalk, including their dermatology department, and frequently discuss complex cases together. We are always happy to work with any specialists that you choose to have on your team.