Dr. Robert Ward

BVM&S, MSc, MRCVS

Residency Trained in Dermatology

Professional Experience:

  • Graduated from Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh (BVM&S)
  • Primary care veterinarian in Windsor, UK
  • Emergency Veterinarian at Ottawa Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital, Ontario
  • Residency at the Veterinary Allergy Dermatology and Ear Referral Clinic, Ontario
  • Master of Veterinary Science at the University of Guelph (MSc)
  • Board of Directors, Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology

Dr. Robert Ward grew up in England and graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Scotland.  He spent several years in general practice in the south of England before moving to Canada and working as an emergency veterinarian in Ottawa.

Dr. Ward then completed a Dermatology Residency at the VADER clinic in Morriston, Ontario, as well as a MSc in Pathobiology at the University of Guelph. He sits as a Board Member of the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. He returned to Ottawa to join Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital in 2024.

Outside of work, Dr Ward is an avid rugby supporter and dabbles in homebrewing. He also enjoys exploring the local area with his wife Jessie, and indulging his (spoiled) French Bulldog, Ellie.

Dr. Andrew Lowe