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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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30/10/2026

Registration is now open for a FREE in-person evening CPD event for veterinary surgeons on Thursday 3 December.

The three-hour programme will explore how to stabilise, create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan, and implement behaviour modifications for a cat with a urethral obstruction.

The event will be held at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, and will be led by RCVS Specialists in Feline Medicine, Behaviour and Emergency and Critical Care from our Hospital for Small Animals.

For further information and to register, visit https://edin.ac/4l6WuSh

22/10/2026

Booking is now open for the next Dick Vet Clinical Club CPD event.

At this free online webinar on Wednesday 4 November, Dr Alisdair Boag and Dr Arangan Nagendran, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Co-Head of Neurology and Neurosurgery Service from our Hospital for Small Animals, will present ‘Small gland, big impact: pituitary tumours in dogs and cats’.

From Cushing’s disease in dogs and difficult-to-regulate diabetic cats to neurological dysfunction, pituitary tumours can present in many ways. Join our Internal Medicine and Neurology Specialists for a practical CPD session exploring clinical signs, diagnostic imaging, and treatment options, including medical management, radiotherapy and surgery. Learn when to investigate further and when referral may benefit your patient.

Book your place on Eventbrite here: https://edin.ac/4eOQdZN

If you are a veterinary professional and would like to receive information on CPD events and sessions, along with clinical news from our Hospital direct to your inbox, you can join our mailing list here: https://edin.ac/4n9Xcih

22/10/2026

It is wonderful to see Jarvis the seal doing so well following his cataract surgery by Professor Claudia Hartley from our Ophthalmology Service.

If your pet has cataracts, we would be delighted to help. Ask your vet for a referral to our Hospital 👀

21/10/2026

*UPDATE* Our website is back online following a period of interruption. Thank you for your patience during this outage.

*ORIGINAL POST*
Due to a critical security update the University website (including degree finders) has been temporarily taken offline.

We expect to back online again soon.

In the meantime, if you need to book an appointment or request a prescription, please email [email protected] or call 0131 650 7650.

Thank you for your patience as we work to rectify the problem.

20/10/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a dedicated and reliable clinical cleaning assistant to join our hospital team.

This post plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic clinical environment.

Working within a busy referral hospital setting, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high‑quality cleaning across clinical and non‑clinical areas, ensuring standards are consistently met in line with infection control policies.

The successful candidate will work 1.30pm - 10pm on Thursday and Fridays, with a one hour lunch.

Salary: £24,547 per annum (pro rata)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal welfare and is looking to develop experience within a leading veterinary referral hospital.

For more information on this part time (15 hours a week) permanent contract, visit: https://edin.ac/3U1se2x

If you require the full job description in an alternative format, please contact HR by email at [email protected].

Applications close at 23:59 on 30 October 2026

20/10/2026

We were delighted to host a visit of final-year veterinary nursing students recently, celebrating what we value most: knowledge exchange, collaboration, and inspiring the next generation of veterinary professionals.

During their time with us, the students from Hansenberg School in Denmark got an insight into the role of a veterinary nurse working in a busy small animal referral hospital, as well as learning about the opportunities available to train as a specialist veterinary nurse in a particular clinical field.

The group also enjoyed a tour of the equine hospital, a visit to the School's exotic animal teaching facility and heard talks from three of the veterinary nurses from our small animal hospital:

- David Inglis, who works in anaesthesia
- Lyndsay Kennedy, who works in ophthalmology, and
- Kristine Sandøey-Holmgaard, who works in emergency and critical care.

Morten Fruergaard-Andreasen from Hansenberg said: “Thank you so much for making the day absolutely perfect for us. The students were very impressed by your hospitality and by how passionate and inspiring everyone we met was.”

Thank you to vet nurses Jess Davies and Shirley Simpson, for organising this visit.

Hansenberg Tekniske Gymnasium
BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

19/10/2026

A few places remain for the full-day in-person CPD event for vets we are hosting at our School on 11 November. Register now to avoid disappointment.

The programme aims to help vets design the best treatment protocols for, explore eye complaints of, and safely anaesthetise canine diabetic patients.

Join six RCVS Specialists from our Hospital for Small Animals for a full day of lectures and case-based discussion.

top row l-r: Dr Ben Blacklock (Ophthalmology), Professor Claudia Hartley (Ophthalmology) and Dr David Kayes (Ophthalmology),

bottom row l-r: Dr Rob Ward (Anaesthesia), Dr Craig Breheny (ECC), and Dr Alisdair Boag (Internal Medicine)

For further information and to register, visit https://edin.ac/4l6WuSh

15/10/2026

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

The Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track (ECAT) allows clinicians to undertake a Wellcome PhD for health professionals combined with clinical training and practice in their chosen clinical specialty.

Salary: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum

For more information about this full-time, five-year (with the possibility to extend for a further two years) contract, visit https://edin.ac/4yOyFoT

If you require the job description in an alternative format, please contact HR by email at [email protected].

Applications close at 23:59 on 9 November 2026.

13/10/2026

Booking is now open for the next Dick Vet Nurses Clinical Club CPD event.

At this free online webinar at 7.30pm on Wednesday 28 October, Fiona McDowell RVN will present “Quality of life and end of life conversations".

This webinar will cover the essentials of quality-of-life and end-of-life conversations for veterinary nurses. It will begin by defining "quality of life" and explaining why it matters in veterinary care. Attendees will then explore key indicators and assessment tools for evaluating an animal's well-being. Fiona will then address the sensitive nature of end-of-life conversations, focusing on communication strategies that help veterinary nurses speak with pet owners empathetically and clearly. She will also offer practical guidance and decision-making processes to help nurses support both animals and their owners during these challenging times.

Book your place on Eventbrite here: https://edin.ac/4yhsR64

If you are a veterinary professional and would like to receive information on CPD events and sessions, along with clinical news from our Hospital direct to your inbox, you can join our mailing list here: https://edin.ac/4n9Xcih

BVNA (The British Veterinary Nursing Association)

12/10/2026

Today is Pet Anxiety Awareness Day, a perfect time to share some top tips from our vets to keep your pets calm this Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Although this can be a fun time for humans, it can be challenging for our companion animals, negatively impacting their welfare and leading to problematic behaviours.

Dr Kevin McPeake, European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine and Head of the Behaviour Clinic at our Hospital for Small Animals, encouraged owners of pets that get anxious at this time of year to start making plans now.

He said “There are a wide array of management and treatment strategies available. Implementing simple management measures can help your pets cope better in stressful situations. Veterinary support is available for those where such measures are not enough, as well as for those animals who have struggled to cope before.”

You can read his suggestions to keep your pets calm this year here: https://edin.ac/47DnOCP

If your pet is displaying unwanted behaviours, including aggression, reactivity, unwanted soiling and noise sensitivity, we can help. Ask your vet for a referral to our Behaviour Clinic for assessment.

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Easter Bush Campus
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http://www.dickvet.com/

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