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We are a multi-disciplinary referral hospital for small animals, providing specialist veterinary services to Veterinary Surgeons and their clients.
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10/12/2024

REMINDER: there is still time to register for the Dick Vet Nurses Clinical Club CPD event tomorrow evening (Wednesday 11 December).

Join Sian Connor, a veterinary nurse working in our Emergency and Critical Care (EEC) Service, when she presents ‘How to nurse the emergency respiratory patient.’

Book your free place here: https://bit.ly/3BkN0AC

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

03/12/2024

REMINDER: there is still time to register for the next free Dick Vet Clinical Club CPD event tomorrow evening (Wednesday 4 December).

Join Dr Joao Miguel De Frias, Lecturer in Neurology and Neurosurgery at our Hospital for Small Animals, when he presents ‘Diagnostic approach to acute myelopathies in dogs and cats.’

Book your free place here: https://bit.ly/3V2mjaB

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02/12/2024

Booking is now open for our last Dick Vet Nurses Clinical Club CPD event of 2024.

At this free online webinar on 11 December, Sian Connor, a veterinary nurse working in our Emergency and Critical Care (EEC) Service, will present ‘How to nurse the emergency respiratory patient.’

Book your place on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/3BkN0AC

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

29/11/2024

A severely undersized dog with an extremely rare dwarfism condition has recovered well following treatment from our vets.

Specialists from the Hospital for Small Animals used progesterone injections to stimulate growth hormone production in Pixie the Chihuahua, who weighed less than 500g at six months old.

Within nine months, the young dog had tripled in weight, could regulate her blood sugar and had normal energy levels.

Read Pixie’s story here: https://edin.ac/3Vahtbs

27/11/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We have a Intership in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging available at our Hospital for Small Animals.

The successful candidate will join the diagnostic imaging team of eight radiologists and four radiographers and be trained in performing and interpreting a wide range of imaging modalities. They will play a key part in providing the diagnostic service working under the supervision of experienced Specialist radiologists.

There is an abundance of free in-house CPD available and the intern will be paired with a mentor, to assist with pursuing a research project and guidance on career progression.

This internship will provide substantial practical clinical experience in Diagnostic Imaging for anyone wishing to prepare for a residency or develop as a clinician.

For more information about this full-time fixed term (14-month) contract visit https://edin.ac/3Iutp15

Applications close at 23.59 on 11 December 2024

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26/11/2024

REMINDER: there is still time to register for the next free Dick Vet Nurses Clinical Club CPD event tomorrow evening (Wednesday 27 November).

Join Kelly Cadman, a veterinary nurse working in our Ophthalmology Service, when she presents ‘The ‘eyes’ and lows of providing ‘spectocular’ ophthalmology patient care.’

Book your free place here: https://bit.ly/4hOGylR

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

22/11/2024

💊Have you heard about antibiotic amnesties? 💊

Our hospital is taking part in the 2024 Antibiotic Amnesty to support the safeguarding of antibiotics.

Antibiotic resistance is a constant and growing threat to both animal and human health, and we are doing what we can to slow it down. Without antibiotics, our ability to safely perform surgery and provide essential treatment for patients with infections will be very limited.

Antibiotic resistance happens for many reasons including:
💊Giving the wrong antibiotic
💊Giving antibiotics for too long, or not long enough
💊Giving antibiotics intended for another animal or species
💊Giving the wrong dose
💊Giving antibiotics when they aren’t needed

As vets and owners, we can help by regularly assessing whether animals need antibiotics – it is now a legal requirement to assess animals in-person before prescribing antibiotics for a new or recurring condition.

We can also help with amnesties. If you have any unused or out-of-date antibiotics at home, we can dispose of them safely free of charge and reduce the risk of them polluting our waterways and environment. You can bring the medicines to our reception or post them to us.

Let’s keep antibiotics working!

22/11/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).

The successful applicant will join the established ECC team in our Hospital for Small Animals. Responsibilities will include clinical, teaching and research with a clinical focus.

Starting salary is from £49,250 for the Lecturer role. Applicants with an ACVECC or ECVECC diploma would be eligible for the Senior Lecturer role.

For more information on this full time, fixed term (16 month) contract, visit https://vet.ed.ac.uk/about/vacancies

Applications close at 23:59 on 10 December 2024.

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20/11/2024

Booking is now open for our next Dick Vet Clinical Club CPD event on Wednesday 4 December.

At this free online webinar Dr Joao Miguel De Frias, Lecturer in Neurology and Neurosurgery at our Hospital for Small Animals, will present ‘Diagnostic approach to acute myelopathies in dogs and cats.’

Book your place on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/3V2mjaB

BSAVA

13/11/2024

Booking is now open for our next Dick Vet Nurses Clinical Club CPD event on 27 November.

At this free online webinar Kelly Cadman, a veterinary nurse working in our Ophthalmology Service, will present ‘The ‘eyes’ and lows of providing ‘spectocular’ ophthalmology patient care.’

Book your place on Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/4hOGylR

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

08/11/2024

Today, on World Radiography Day, we are shining a light on the Diagnostic Radiography Team at our Hospital for Small Animals.

The team of five qualified radiographers take thousands 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 animals in their care.

They all worked for the NHS before transitioning to the veterinary world when they joined the Dick Vet and say that the variety of cases and animals they work with is one of the best parts of their job. They also teach undergraduate students who go on to become the vets of tomorrow.

Rona, who joined the Hospital more than 30 years ago, said: “I love that no two days are the same. As well as cats and dogs, we also X-ray rabbits, guinea pigs birds and other small exotic animals. Being able to see the unseen in so many different species is fascinating.”

The Diagnostic Radiography Team, one of the largest of its kind in Scotland, is part of the Hospital’s wider Diagnostic Imaging Service that conducts ultrasounds, MRIs and CT scans at our Hospital. The Hospital also has therapeutic radiographers in the Oncology Service who deliver radiotherapy for the patients undergoing cancer treatment.

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

06/11/2024

If you are going to the London Vet Show on 14-15 November and are interested in rabbit and guinea pig health, don’t miss the sessions from Dr Jenna Richardson from our Hospital for Small Animals.

Dr Richardson, Head of the Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Practice, is delivering three lectures on 14 Nov on the subject of rabbit dentals, the diagnosis and management of common conditions in guinea pigs and approach to the emergency rabbit.

We will also have staff at our stand in the exhibition hall available to talk about clinical, postgraduate and CPD study with us.

If you are planning to attend the event, please pop along to stand N66 and say hello!

05/11/2024

REMINDER: there is still time to register for the next free Dick Vet Clinical Club CPD event tomorrow evening (Wednesday 6 November).

Join Professor Danielle Gunn-Moore, Personal Chair in Feline Medicine at our Hospital for Small Animals, when she presents ‘Update on FIP: epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment.’

Book your free place here: https://bit.ly/3YiQtqZ

BSAVA

30/10/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking to recruit two outstanding veterinary surgeons to join the University's exciting academic track for veterinary specialties.

The Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track – inclusive (ECAT-i) allows clinicians to undertake a Wellcome PhD for Health Professionals combined with clinical training and practice in their chosen clinical specialty.

Applications are welcome from trainees in all veterinary specialties for the August 2025 intake.

Salary: £49,250 - £60,321

For more information about these full-time, five-year (in the first instance) contracts visit https://edin.ac/40m69MG

Applications close at 23:59 on 11 November 2024.

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29/10/2024

Halloween and Bonfire Night are exciting times, however these seasonal activities can be very stressful for our animal companions. Here’s our guide to keeping your pets safe this autumn.

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We wish you, and your pets, a safe and enjoyable Halloween and Bonfire Night.

29/10/2024

REMINDER: there is still time to register for the next free Dick Vet Nurses Clinical Club CPD event tomorrow evening (Wednesday 30 October).

Join Fiona McDowell, an RVN and Teaching Fellow in Clinical Skills, when she presents ‘The role of chemotherapy in veterinary medicine.’

Book your free place here: https://bit.ly/3NlQntt

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

25/10/2024

Huge congratulations to two of our clinicians who are celebrating recent exam successes!

⭐️ Simone Cutler has become a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DipECVECC)

⭐️ Suzanne Busser has become a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Small Animal Internal Medicine (DipECVIM-CA (Oncology)).

Diplomate status is the highest qualification a veterinary surgeon can attain and takes more than three years of focussed training, exams and research to achieve. The Hospital for Small Animals has over 40 European and American Diplomates working across the 14 referral services and we are delighted to welcome two more to the team.

Many congratulations to Marta Garcia DipECVECC and Marina Domingues DipECVIM-CA who also completed their training with us and have now moved to new pastures. We wish you the very best for your future careers.

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24/10/2024

Congratulations to Senior Lecturer Dr Jasmin Paris, who has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to fell and long-distance running.

Dr Paris made history this year as the first woman to finish the 100-mile Barkley Marathons trail race, acknowledged as one of the world’s toughest sporting challenges.

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Congratulations to Jasmin Paris, who has been inducted into the University of Edinburgh’s Sports Hall of Fame. Jasmin is a veterinary surgeon at our Hospital for Small Animals and an ultra-marathon runner. Heralded as an exceptional sporting icon, Jasmin’s achievements as an elite record-breaking ultrarunner are well-documented. Earlier this year, she was the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons, one of the world’s toughest sporting challenges. She is also a SkyRunning World Series Champion, two-time British Fell Running Champion and two-time Scottish Hill Running Champion. Jasmin is a shining example of success in both her academic career and as a trailblazer for women in endurance running and we are so proud that she is part of the Dick Vet family. Read more about Jasmin’s induction in the University’s Sports Hall of Fame here: https://edin.ac/4bKxqLH Read about Jasmin’s Barkley Marathons success here: https://edin.ac/3TXd7V3