Dick Vet Equine

16/11/2024

Happy World Horse Appreciation Day!

13/11/2024

COME WORK WITH US!

We are looking for an experienced Equine Imaging Nurse or Radiographer to ensure the efficient running of our Hospital's imaging facilities.

The successful candidate will support all aspects of our advanced imaging service including MRI in standing horses, scintigraphy, radiography and CT of standing and anaesthetised horses.

The post is suitable for a radiographer or veterinary nurse with significant experience of, and interest in, equine imaging. Appropriate training will be provided where necessary. Horse handling skills are essential.

Salary: £33,882 - 39,105
For more information on this full time, permanent contract, visit https://edin.ac/3YreFHI. Applications for flexible working patterns will be considered.

Applications close at 23:59 on 4 December 2024.


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13/11/2024

Horses and the Science of Harmony tells the emotional story of Bubby Upton, a rising star in British 3-day eventing who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury...

12/11/2024

Anyone else out for a beautiful autumn sunset hack this evening?

08/11/2024

Today, on World Radiography Day, we are shining a light on the diagnostic radiographers who provide a vital service for our Equine Hospital and Practice.

Heather is the Senior Imaging Nurse at the Dick Vet Equine Hospital and Practice. A registered veterinary nurse, she manages the day-to-day running of the Equine Diagnostic Imaging Service, which offers radiography, ultrasound, bone scans, standing MRI and CT scans.

Heather takes hundreds of X-ray images each year, providing high-quality images of the tissues, organs and bones of patients to help our clinicians diagnose disease and detect injury of the horses in their care.

We thank Heather, and radiographers everywhere, for everything that they do.

07/11/2024

A reminder that our FREE client night is Tuesday 26th November for our REGISTERED DVEP clients! Come along for an evening of lectures with Prof John Keen, Oliver James and Suzanne Duncan. Pizza and cake too! See the below flyer for more details and how to register 👇🐴

06/11/2024

Annual vaccination day for Bubble🐴 making herself at home 🙈
Thank you Dick Vet Equine!

05/11/2024

All Creatures Great and Small in the Practice yesterday! Eve and Thalia help Chris out with patients ranging from 100kg to 800kg and even a pygmy goat thrown in for good measure (who was too camera shy for a photo!).

31/10/2024

One of the perks of ambulatory practice!

30/10/2024

Peggy is our smallest teaching pony. She was getting a little frustrated in classes that she couldn't see her friends very easily so one of the university joiners very kindly made her her own little viewing window!

29/10/2024

Calling all DVEP CLIENTS!

We're having a client evening on Tuesday 26th November - to register please email [email protected] with your name, email address and name of your registered horse.

Dick Vet Equine Practice invites our registered clients to attend an evening of lectures here at the vet school teaching building, Easter Bush. The evening will feature three speakers covering equine cardiology, ophthalmology and diagnostic imaging. Our aim is to highlight current treatment methods available, and also to give you insight into some common procedures should your horse require investigation. This evening is free of charge, however, we would be thankful for any donations made towards our local RDA groups. Please see below for the programme and how to register.

Programme:

6.15pm Registration
6.30pm Introduction with Chris Calder
6.45pm Tik Tok for Horses - Cardiology with John Keen
7.30pm Pizza & Cake
8pm Lets See What We Know About Eyes - Ophthalmology with Suzanne Duncan
8.45pm Hopping into the Hospital - Lameness & Imaging update with Oliver James
9.15pm Questions
9.30pm Close

This session is free of charge for practice clients, however, numbers are limited so will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. To register please email [email protected] with your name, email address and name of your registered horse, along with any specific dietary requirements.

28/10/2024

If you haven’t done a tapeworm test this year yet, now is the right time for most horses! This allows you to decide which winter wormer is appropriate and helps to reduce our overall use of wormers, which in turn means that resistance should be slower to develop. The tests cost £18.95 and can be ordered through reception. They are designed for you to do and post yourself - Eliza and Boo show how easy it is in this video…..

26/10/2024

It's always a pleasure to look after Cruachan, Mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland! Kirsty was in charge this week!

25/10/2024

Happy Friday to all!
Em and Shubanghi rounded off their week in DVEP with a visit to the super cute Rudy and Ava for routine healthcare 🐴🐴

24/10/2024

The simple but undeniable joy of ponies! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

Terry from Forth Bay Care Home in Kincardine was delighted to welcome Wilson & Flicker into his bedroom. He said the pony visit was out of this world. We couldn't be happier. Photo says it all and he prides himself as being the home's Facebook king so give him plenty likes. Thank you.

23/10/2024

Dr Gemma Pearson features in this upcoming documentary which looks fascinating! Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbC7Ny6K27k

Horses and the Science of Harmony tells the emotional story of Bubby Upton, a rising star in British 3-day eventing who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury yet bravely fought to get back to doing what she loves…ride. Bubby’s story is woven alongside cutting-edge science to educate viewers about equine behavior and optimal well-being. Horses & the Science of Harmony features Olympians Mary King and Lucinda Green and Badminton winner Piggy March as well as International dressage coach Gareth Hughes alongside some of the top equine veterinarians and researchers in the world - all weighing in on the concept of harmony between humans and horses. Horses and the Science of Harmony will be available to view for free on Youtube and the Equus Television Network on Friday, Oct 25, 2024

Horses and the Science of Harmony tells the story of Bubby Upton, a rising star in the world of 3-day eventing who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury yet ...

23/10/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a Veterinary Client Care and Referral Coordinator to join our team.

If you have experience in a client-facing role and administration and excellent written and oral communication, then this could be the perfect job for you!

Along with other friendly, supportive team members, the successful candidate will provide a gold standard of care to both clients and referring veterinary surgeons, and support the efficient running of the fast-paced environment of our Equine Practice and Hospital clinics.

Salary: £28,879 - £33,232.

For more information about this full time, permanent contract visit https://edin.ac/4hk3qcH

Applications close at 23:59 on 31 October 2024.

23/10/2024

Duke and Regent were on Mounted Guard duty at City Chambers last week where the Lord Provost was hosting an Army Benevolent Fund charity lunch. Duke was particularly pleased to be there since he had a recent (thankfully brief!) stay in the Equine Hospital for treatment of colic caused by a colon displacement. Sometimes surgery is required to replace the large bowel into its usual position but Duke managed to recover without this, which was a great relief to all! It's lovely to see him out doing what he does best, again, especially with best pal, Regent!