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Meet the VetDERM Clinic Team

We are an exclusively small animal practice, providing care for dermatologic conditions affecting the skin and ears.

Our staff are passionate about working with animals and are committed to improving pets’ quality of life by addressing their dermatologic conditions.

Pet Dermatologists

Dr. Jangi Bajwa

BVSc & AH, Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist (Diplomate ACVD),
Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional

Dr. Jangi Bajwa graduated as a veterinarian in 2003 and practiced in private practice for a number of years. During that time, he developed a passion for dermatology, ear conditions, and the most effective treatments; he also discovered his talent for team management. He pursued his passion by shadowing a dermatologist at a local dermatology clinic, and entered a three year residency program under the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, becoming board certified in 2014. He has been working in dermatology-only practice for small animals since that time.

He is passionate about pet owner education as well as continuing education for veterinarians. He has taught clinical rotations at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, and is a consultant on the Veterinary Informational Network (VIN). Dr. Bajwa also travels to Winnipeg to provide dermatology services in Manitoba. His clinical research interests include pododermatitis, otitis (ear disease), and malassezia dermatitis; he is dedicated to looking for novel ways of treating pets with skin disease as well as allergy treatment in cats and dogs.

Through his dermatology practice, Dr. Bajwa’s hopes to improve the quality of life of both his patients and their families. When not working at the clinic, Dr. Bajwa enjoys running, sports, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Carmen Saenz

MVZ, Practice Administrator, Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional

Dr. Carmen received her veterinary degree from Centro de Estudios Universitarios Veterinary College in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2005. She has been working in general practice since 2007, and she received her full licence to practice as a veterinarian throughout North America in 2016.

Carmen joined the VETDERM team in 2018 as the practice manager and administrator. She enjoys working at VETDERM Clinic as she has a special interest in dermatology as well as management and business organization. She is an integral part of the clinic, often working behind the scenes to help make clinical and non-clinical procedures run smoothly.

In her spare time, Carmen loves to spend quality time with her family and enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and running. She feels very lucky to be able to live in BC, our beautiful province.

Erin

Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT), Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional

Erin has been working as a Registered Veterinary Technician since graduating in 2014. She worked in general practice for 4 years in Edmonton, AB until she made the move to Vancouver in 2018 and worked in emergency medicine before joining the VetDERM team in 2020. She enjoys getting to personally know all of her patients and contributing to improving both their quality of life and their owners’ lives too. She also has a special interest in animal behaviour and her patient’s emotional well-being, which led to her becoming a Fear-Free Certified Professional.

In her free time she can be found exploring BC’s beautiful wilderness with her staffy mix rescue, Quila.

Jennine

Veterinary Receptionist (VR), Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional

Jennine graduated from the Granville College VOA program in 2015 and worked as a vet assistant for a year and half. She found her passion in cat rescue, and worked for two local non-profit animal rescue organizations for 7 years. She joined the VetDERM Clinic Team at the end of 2022 and has enjoyed working the Front Desk as the Team’s receptionist. Jennine’s goals are to provide high quality customer service, and to ensure our clients and their animal companions always feel welcomed and cared for. She also has a growing interest in Fear Free techniques, and creating a positive clinic experience for every client and patient who steps into the clinic.

Outside of the clinic, Jennine chooses to spend her time attending local live music shows, having coffee with her friends, and watching horror movies at home with her partner and two cats, Indie and Monty.

Need a pet dermatologist to take care of your dog or cat?