Dr. Candace Sousa was an Associate Director of Veterinary Operations for Zoetis for 3 years. She received her B.S. degree and her DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis where she completed her residency in Dermatology and Allergy. She has been certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Companion Animal Practice since1983 and is currently certified in Canine and Feline Medicine. In 1985 she was certified by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Sousa worked in private small animal practice, owned a small animal clinic in Sacramento, and worked in a private dermatology referral practice before joining Zoetis in 2003. She has lectured extensively to veterinarians worldwide as well as publishing in numerous veterinary publications. In 2008 Dr. Sousa received the ACVD Award for Excellence. She currently maintains an appointment as a Clinical Professor in the department of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of California, Davis and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Washington State University.