Our Veterinary Dermatology Team
During her undergraduate years, Dr. Jacquelyn Diamond volunteered with the Italian Greyhound Club of America Rescue Foundation. When she saw the number of dogs surrendered to rescue for easily preventable diseases, she realized that she wanted to become an advocate for animals and help educate their owners on the importance of preventative care. Dr. Diamond chose the dermatology specialty because of the chronic nature of the cases, which allows her to build relationships with her patients and clients. Dr. Diamond enjoys all aspects of dermatology, but has a special interest in CO2 laser surgery, hair restoration therapies, otitis and allergies.
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Dr. Diamond earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Economics and Business from Boston University in 2006. She attended Ross University where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Dr. Diamond completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at a private referral practice in North County San Diego, and then moved to Georgia to complete a 1 year dermatology internship and a 3 year dermatology residency. After completing her residency in 2019, Dr. Diamond moved to Colorado, working at AESC in Parker and Mountain Star Vet Specialists in Greenwood Village before joining Apex Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Diamond is an elite level Fear Free certified veterinary professional, which means she strives to make every visit with your pet to be as low stress as possible for both you and your furry friend.
Dr. Diamond has a weakness for senior dogs, and shares her home and bed with her senior pups Saul Bunyan, an Italian greyhound, and Margie, a chihuahua mix. In her free time, Dr. Diamond enjoys snowboarding, paddle boarding, powerlifting, travelling abroad and eating delicious food.
Linda Messinger, DVM, Dipomate ACVD
Dr. Linda Messinger has been board certified by the American College of Veterinary DermatologyTM (ACVD) since 1993. She is one of approximately 380 board-certified dermatologists in North America. One of the major functions of the ACVD is to maintain the highest standards of post-graduate training in veterinary dermatology and allergy. Board certification by the ACVD denotes that the individual is a board-certified specialist in veterinary dermatology.
Bob, RVT
Bob graduated with an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 1992. He moved to Colorado in 1990. Bob has worked in many different areas of veterinary medicine before specializing in dermatology in 2004. When not working, he enjoys reading and spending time with his dogs, Halle, Keanu, and Langston.
Cat, RVT
Cat accumulated 3 years of vet tech experience through a diverse background, spanning from rural ER practice to zoological companion animal specialty. Despite her valuable time as a registered veterinary technician (RVT) with this exceptional team, Cat is gearing up to embark on her journey in veterinary school in the winter.
When Cat sheds her scrubs, she finds joy in staying active through activities like figure skating, rock climbing, and swimming. Additionally, she indulges her creative side with hobbies such as sewing and painting, or just relaxes with a book and her 2 rats (Lychee and Whiskey) and German Shepard (Taro).
Cecille, VT
Cecilie, originally from Maryland, gained her 6 years of vet tech experience at a general practice in Boca Raton while attending Florida Atlantic University. Cecilie landed in veterinary dermatology upon moving to Colorado in 2021. Other than dermatology she loves snowboarding, camping, kayaking and cuddling with her Malinois pup Bo and Persian kitty Mr. Pickles.