Dermatology Referral Service Ltd – Vets in Glasgow
Clinic Overview
Dermatology Referral Service Ltd in Glasgow is part of IVC Evidensia and operates as a specialist-led veterinary referral centre focused on skin and ear disease in cats, dogs and horses. The clinic names Hilary Jackson and Christian Ortalda as dermatology specialists, and lists dermatology-specific diagnostics and treatments including video-otoscopy, intradermal testing and immunotherapy. Recent feedback highlights clear explanations, strong allergy and skin case management, and a friendly team across reception, nursing and veterinary staff.
Services
- •Specialist referral assessment and treatment for skin and ear disease in cats, dogs and horses.
- •Website-listed dermatology diagnostics and treatment options include video-otoscopy, intradermal testing and immunotherapy.
- •Recent reviews give practical examples of the caseload, including allergy management, chronic itching, severe skin disease, and recurrent ear problems, with several owners describing clear diagnoses and treatment plans.
- •Owners also describe longer-term dermatology support, including pets becoming itch-free, ear infection-free, or reaching much better control of ongoing allergies.
- •The clinic works on a referral basis, with owners asked to contact their usual vet first for referral. Reviews also mention helpful support with insurance claims, and the website states that Klarna is accepted as a payment option.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Christian Ortalda (dermatology specialist): the most frequently praised named clinician in recent feedback, with owners describing him as patient, professional, kind and caring, and highlighting both his listening skills and treatment results.
- •Hilary Jackson (dermatology specialist): mentioned positively for giving great advice and looking after a pet well.
- •Alex: mentioned positively by one owner alongside Christian for being understanding and reassuring throughout treatment.
- •Support team: reception staff, nurses, assistants and the wider team are regularly described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with particular praise for handling finances and insurance claims efficiently.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 109 reviews.
Recent feedback commonly mentions
- •A friendly, caring and personal approach from the whole team, with praise spanning reception, nurses and vets.
- •Strong experiences with Christian Ortalda, especially around listening carefully, explaining options clearly, and working collaboratively with owners on treatment plans.
- •Positive outcomes in allergy and skin cases, including dogs becoming healthier, happier, itch-free, and in some cases free from ear infections after longer-term treatment.
- •Helpful non-clinical support, with owners highlighting smooth insurance claim handling and approachable reception staff.

