Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice

Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice The Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice is a first opinion general practice for farm animals. but we are also a teaching practice for the School's students.

The Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice is a part of the University of Edinburgh's Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies. We are a first opinion practice working with farmers in the area surrounding the Easter Bush Campus. In our capacity as a training practice we are charged with training the next generation of veterinary surgeons and therefore students will often accompany the vets on calls.

We are busy setting up our stand at AgriScot ready for tomorrow.This free event, which is held at the Royal Highland Cen...
12/11/2024

We are busy setting up our stand at AgriScot ready for tomorrow.

This free event, which is held at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston is widely regarded as one of the premier events in UK agriculture.

We will have vets from our practice and our Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service at our stand, so if you are coming along to the show, pop to stand 105 and say hello!

*PRACTICE MEETING*Due to requests from our clients, we are running another 'Responsible Use of Medicines' course. When: ...
30/10/2024

*PRACTICE MEETING*

Due to requests from our clients, we are running another 'Responsible Use of Medicines' course.

When: Weds 27 November. 1.30pm start with lunch
Where: Langhill Farm, Roslin, EH25 9ST
Cost: £20 per person

The session will cover all of the requirements to meet the Red Tractor Farm Assurance standard whereby every farm must have one member of staff who has attended an approved training course.

Any member of staff from our farms is welcome to attend and multiple attendees from farms are welcome. All species will be covered.

Even if you are not Red Tractor Accredited the training will meet potential future requirements of other schemes such as QMS. A certificate of training will be issued at the end of the session.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

For catering purposes, please contact the practice on 0131 445 4468 by 20 November to confirm your place.

Our latest Practice newsletter is out now!As the nights draw in it’s time to think about autumn issues. In this months n...
30/10/2024

Our latest Practice newsletter is out now!

As the nights draw in it’s time to think about autumn issues. In this months newsletter one of our vets Rachel reminds us about factors impacting rates of pneumonia cases and shares some subsidised testing options.

You can view or download the November 2024 newsletter here: https://vet.ed.ac.uk/clinical/large-animal/farm-animal-practice/newsletter

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician to join our Farm Animal Practice.Working c...
30/09/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician to join our Farm Animal Practice.

Working closely with colleagues, the successful candidate will be active in the development and management of the Farm Animal Practice and Hospital, and the provision of its veterinary services to local livestock farms. They will also teach undergraduate students in all aspects of farm animal husbandry and disease and will also be involved in, and help develop the services consultancy and referral caseload.

This maternity cover contract attracts a salary of £48,350 - £59,421 and is also eligible for an additional 10% Market Force Supplement. The contract has on call requirements (1 in 6 rota) and we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

For more information about this full time, fixed term (one year) contract visit https://edin.ac/3ZITAe8

Applications close at 23.59 on 21 October 2024.



British Cattle Veterinary Association - BCVA
Scottish Veterinary Jobs Alert

Our Dairy Herd Health & Productivity Service team had a great day at UK Dairy Day in Telford earlier this week.If you ar...
13/09/2024

Our Dairy Herd Health & Productivity Service team had a great day at UK Dairy Day in Telford earlier this week.

If you are a dairy farmer or a vet, you can learn more about the services we offer here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/clinical/large-animal/dairy

We have a residency in Farm Animal Health and Production available! We are inviting applications from veterinary surgeon...
06/09/2024

We have a residency in Farm Animal Health and Production available!

We are inviting applications from veterinary surgeons looking to undertake a Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed)/ Residency in Farm Animal Health and Production (Small Ruminant).

The successful applicant will undertake clinical duties within the R(D)SVS Farm Animal Practice, Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service and Farm Animal Teaching Hospital whilst working towards their European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM) Diploma and DVetMed.

The successful candidate will receive high-quality training encompassing clinical experience and specialisation, didactic teaching and research. The DVetMed residency will run for four years and is available from March 2025.

Informal inquiries are welcomed. Applications close at 23.59 on 30 September.

For more information on this, and the other currently residencies available, visit: https://edin.ac/38GuO6b



EBVS - European Board of Veterinary Specialisation
Scottish Veterinary Jobs Alert

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a qualified veterinary surgeon with farm animal experience to join the Dairy Herd He...
24/07/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a qualified veterinary surgeon with farm animal experience to join the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS).

Based within the Farm Animal Division at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, the DHHPS provides referral-level consultancy services to veterinary surgeons, farmers and other bodies within the agricultural sector.

The successful candidate will have a diverse daily work focusing on referral-level farm clinical work, teaching and opportunities for research. This role offers a great opportunity for a clinician looking to share their knowledge and develop their career.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.

Salary: £48,350 - £59,421

For more information about this permanent contract visit https://edin.ac/3Iutp15

Applications close at 23:59 on 9 August 2024.

Vets: Stay, Go or Diversify!
British Cattle Veterinary Association - BCVA

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a Dairy Herd Manager for the University of Edinburgh dairy herd at Langhill Farm. Th...
18/07/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a Dairy Herd Manager for the University of Edinburgh dairy herd at Langhill Farm.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management, and take an active role in running all aspects of the dairy herd of 220 Holstein cows.

Salary: £39,347 to £46,974 per annum plus Variable Hours Premium.

For more information about this full-time, permanent contract visit https://edin.ac/3Iutp15

Applications close at 23:59 on 24 July 2024.

Alberto enjoying our stand at NSA Scotsheep yesterday. It was a fantastic day, and great to see lots of clients out and ...
06/06/2024

Alberto enjoying our stand at NSA Scotsheep yesterday.

It was a fantastic day, and great to see lots of clients out and about.

Many thanks to the Hamiltons at Aikengall Farm, Innerwick for hosting a fantastic event.

NSA Scotsheep

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The Royal (Dick) School Of Veterinary Studies
Edinburgh
EH259RG

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+44(0)131 445 4468

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