Dick Vet Equine

07/10/2026

DVEP Chris was DELIGHTED to meet Tim the emotional support sheep when at Glenpark Equestrian on Monday - the perfect antidote for a busy, wet and windy Monday!

Keep doing your thing, Tim - we love ewe!

01/10/2026

Today is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day but here at Dick Vet Equine we hope our client care team feel appreciated every day! The vets and nurses could not do their jobs without them. They prepare us for emergencies, plan our days to maximise efficiency, look after clients who are experiencing the highs and lows of horse ownership and do a million things in the background which keep us running. We managed to catch four of the team together for a picture - Kathryn, Laura, Sophie and Jenny - but we would like to sincerely thank all of our team for looking after us, and you, so well!
(And a little known fact about vet receptionists- they all have PhDs in cat herding 😉)

24/09/2026

Bubbles and Chocolate of Bart's Bank Stables are treated to thorough examinations by Phoebe and Jessica! We love the symbiotic relationships in our jobs: the ponies get the benefit of some extra veterinary time while the students learn real-world equine health care. Thank you to all of our clients who make this possible - while many of our students are experienced horse handlers/riders, some are not, and there's nothing like proper hands-on experience to give them a leg up.

22/09/2026

EXCEPTIONAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY: We invite accomplished equine clinicians with a proven track record in sports medicine to assume a leadership role in developing and delivering our Equine Hospital and Practice's sports medicine service.

The Ella MacGregor Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Equine Sports Medicine position offers a unique chance to spearhead and expand the discipline of equine sports medicine within a top-tier UK veterinary institution, collaborating with a talented and dedicated equine team.

As a key member of our state-of-the-art equine hospital, you will oversee referral-level cases and drive clinical decision-making. You will also contribute to the education and training of veterinary undergraduates and residents, and be encouraged to pursue clinical research, further enhancing the reputation of our equine service.

Salary: £50,253 - £78,469 plus additional market pay supplement. Appointment to Lecturer or Senior Lecturer is dependant on experience.

For more information about this full time, permanent contract, visit https://edin.ac/4n7wKGA

Applications close at 23.59 on 17 December 2026.


European College of Veterinary Sportsmedicine and Rehabilitation

16/09/2026

Only FIVE places remaining on our next practical dental CPD..

Join the dental team on Wednesday the 28th of October to explore real clinical cases to assess common dental problems, interpret diagnostic findings, select appropriate treatments and recognise when referral is in the horse's best interests.

This full-day course is designed to provide the knowledge and confidence to make evidence-based decisions, deliver appropriate dental care in the field, and communicate treatment options effectively with owners.

See further details and how to register below...

https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education/cpd/courses/in-person/dick-vet-equine-cpd-sessions

14/09/2026

How fabulous! We congratulate Yang Wu on her courage, ambition and determination- all traits that a budding horse vet needs!

Taking the reins: one student’s journey from equine science to veterinary medicine.

After a career in finance, Yang Wu took an unexpected turn inspired by her love of horses.

Her journey took her from riding lessons and time spent at the stables, to our online MSc Equine Science, and ultimately to the veterinary medicine Graduate Entry Programme.

The Dick Vet community helped Yang find her path, from meeting at an event in Beijing to friendships and mentorship formed online, before she arrived on campus.

“My excellent experience on the MSc programme was the reason that the only vet school I applied for was the Dick Vet. I feel I’m part of a big family.”

Now an on-campus veterinary student, Yang is taking the next steps towards her ambition of becoming an equine vet.

Discover Yang’s unconventional journey to veterinary medicine: https://edin.ac/4Ad5ahg

13/09/2026

The riders arrive at Mercat Cross, all safe and sound!

13/09/2026

Can you spot anyone you know, exiting Craigmiller Castle? Or even yourself?

13/09/2026

Kirsty Symon, Edinburgh Lass 2024, and Senior Groom in the Hospital, has had a cracking morning on the !
Riders are now on their way to Craigmillar Castle and the Royal Mile!

13/09/2026

What a sight!