Our Veterinary Dermatology service is led by Dr. Andreas Constantinides DVM and Soraia Alqueidão DVM MVSc GPCert (Derm)
Andreas graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2021 and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology with Improve International. He has a special interest in chronic skin disease, infections, and allergy management, and is dedicated to delivering tailored treatment plans that improve patients’ comfort and quality of life.
Soraia graduated from Lisbon in 2018 and went on to complete a master’s degree with a retrospective study on antibiotic resistance in dogs with bacterial folliculitis. She gained valuable experience through internships in Lisbon and São Paulo, focusing on internal medicine and dermatology. In 2023, she was awarded her GP Certificate in Small Animal Dermatology. Passionate about continuous learning, Soraia regularly attends international congresses to stay at the forefront of the field. She is based in our Lissenhall clinic and is committed to providing the highest standard of dermatological care
Andreas is based in our Castleknock clinic. For referral enquiries and prices please contact us directly at:
Soraia is based in our Lissenhall clinic. For referral enquiries and prices please contact us directly at:
Our Ashbourne branch joined the Village Vets family in 2008 and we moved to our shiny new site in 2024, which is well equipped with modern facilities including an in-house laboratory, diagnostic equipment such as x-rays, dental x-rays and ultrasonography, four consult rooms and two surgical theatres.
We provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of diseases including:
Diagnostic Techniques:
We pride ourselves on providing quality and compassionate pet care.
“Village Vets were able to see me on very short notice with a very sick cat. Emily was brilliant to deal with and was able to make him comfortable and offered lots of advice. Would recommend them.”
“Such kind staff through out. The clinic itself was so clean and well laid out. Cats and dogs have separate waiting rooms keeping everyone as calm as possible. Definitely will become my main clinic for my cat.”
“I love bringing skye she us always looked after very well and minded xxx the staff are so nice and very caring in the work they do xxx.”
“Always super efficient and friendly.
Max didn’t like his booster though. 😕”
“Always 100% from the team. Bailey is always looked after so well by Clodagh and got a lovely head massage from Elaine today.”
“My dog is a year and a half now. He was very sick as a puppy and received the best care from Village Vets in Castleknock. He is very well looked after and all of the staff are so kind to him. Couldn’t recommend it enough.”
“Got the health check done yesterday with Clodagh, she was top class, really great with my dog and have also had great experience with a wonderful vet Emily. All the staff are so lovely and great at their jobs.”
“Top class experience at Castleknock Village Vets Clinic. Same day appointment with vet. Always friendly and efficient. Love of animals evident always. Thanks for looking after Bella.🤗”