Peter Hill

Dr Peter Hill

Professor

School of Animal and Veterinary Science

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology


Peter Hill is a UK veterinary graduate with over 25 years experience of clinical practice and academia. After spending 5 years in a UK companion animal hospital, he trained as a specialist dermatologist at the University of Madison, Wisconsin in the USA. He obtained a PhD at the University of Edinburgh and subsequently worked as a lecturer, clinician and researcher. After spending some time at Bristol University, he emigrated to Australia and spent 18 months at a specialist referral centre in Sydney. Following that, Peter returned to academia at the University of Adelaide. Peter is the only veterinary dermatologist in the world to have been board certified as a Diplomate in the UK, Europe and the USA, as well as having a PhD. He has trained 9 dermatology residents, written 2 textbooks, published over 100 papers and book chapters, and given over 240 invited talks and presentations.

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2017 - ongoing Professor of Veterinary Dermatology and Immunology University of Adelaide
    2010 - 2016 Associate Professor in Veterinary Dermatology and Immunology University of Adelaide
    2009 - 2010 Specialist Veterinary Dermatologist Veterinary Specialist Centre
    2005 - 2009 Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Dermatology University of Bristol
    2000 - 2005 Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Dermatology University of Edinburgh
    2000 - 2003 Director of the Hospital for Small Animals University of Edinburgh
    1996 - 2000 Lecturer in Veterinary Dermatology University of Edinburgh
    1986 - 1991 Companion Animal Veterinarian The Veterinary Hospital
  • Awards and Achievements

    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2017 Teaching Award Australian Veterinary Association Excellence in Teaching Award University of Adelaide Australia $1000
    2017 Teaching Award Stephen Cole the Elder Award for Excellence in Teaching The University of Adelaide Australia $8000
    2017 Teaching Award Vice Chancellor and President’s Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching The University of Adelaide Australia $2000
    2016 Teaching Award The University of Adelaide Faculty of Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award University of Adelaide Australia $1000
    2011 Teaching Award American College of Veterinary Dermatology Excellence in Teaching Award American College of Veterinary Dermatology United States -
    2007 Teaching Award University of Bristol Excellence in Teaching Award University of Bristol United Kingdom 500 GB pounds
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    1993 - 1996 University of Edinburgh Scotland PhD
    1981 - 1986 University of Liverpool United Kingdom BVSc
  • Postgraduate Training

    Date Title Institution Country
    1991 - 1993 Residency in Veterinary Dermatology University of Wisconsin–Madison United States
  • Certifications

    Date Title Institution name Country
    2006 Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology European College of Veterinary Dermatology -
    1999 Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology American College of Veterinary Dermatology USA
    1999 Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons United Kingdom
    1989 Certificate in Small Animal Dermatology Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons United Kingdom
  • Research Interests

  • Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)

    Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
    2016 - 2019 Principal Supervisor In Vitro Efficacy of Ionophores and Antimicrobial Adjuvants Against Planktonic and Biofilm Producing Pathogens Associated with Canine Otitis Externa Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Wei Yee Chan
    2011 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Progressing a Scoring Scheme for Intervertebral Disc Clacification Screening in Dachshund Dogs Master of Philosophy Master Part Time Dr Alana Rosenblatt
  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2017 - ongoing Chair Australian Veterinary Dermatology Advisory Panel Zoetis Animal Health Australia
  • Position: Professor
  • Phone: 83131999
  • Email: p.hill@adelaide.edu.au
  • Fax: 83137736
  • Campus: Roseworthy
  • Building: Companion Animal Health Centre, floor G
  • Org Unit: School of Animal and Veterinary Science

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