Dr. Michael Rossi has over 15 years of experience in veterinary dermatology. He performed research at the Tulane National Primate Research Center prior to obtaining his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and Master's degree in equine allergic airway disease from Louisiana State University. After completing a 3-year veterinary dermatology internship and residency with North Carolina State University and the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado, he became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. He is Director of Research and Clinical Studies at Coastal Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic in Houston, Texas. He remains active in research while in a clinical setting and has been on the advisory board for both veterinary industrial and non-profit organizations. He is currently a committee chair for the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology.

Dr. Rossi has authored/co-authored several articles published in peer-reviewed journals and has lectured on veterinary dermatology both nationally and internationally. He has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases of the skin, nose, coat, ears and nails in animals and works closely with local zoological gardens and wildlife preserves.