http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/newsen-gb5Students at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies will be the first undergraduates in the UK to have the option of specialising in poultry disease and welfare.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/poultry-specialistsMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:43:53 +0000poutryexpertisespecialistsPet owners with busy lives can make the most of extended opening hours at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/evening-clinicsMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:44:01 +0000A veterinary cancer nurse at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary studies has become the first in the UK to receive an internationally recognised specialist qualification in oncology.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/vet-nurse-qualificationMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:44:12 +0000On Friday 18th September 2009 the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies was privileged to have Professor Richard Leakey present the 2009 William Dick Memorial Lecture - "Climate Change and Wilderness - Where Are We Headed?"http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/2009-memorial-lectureMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:43:17 +0000A border collie which overcame cancer and became a Crufts finalist was a VIP guest at a new treatment centre for pets.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/new-pet-cancer-centerMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:44:27 +0000The international profile of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh will be enhanced with the work of a Development Board.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/development-boardMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:44:38 +0000development boardThe increasing popularity of rabbits as pets has led to the first post for a lecturer with a remit dedicated to rabbit medicine and surgery being established.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/rabbit-medicine-lecturerMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:44:49 +0000Tortoises are being offered free health checks by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Hospital for Small Animals to make sure that they are healthy enough to hibernate during winter.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/tortoises-winterMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:45:11 +0000Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal marked the start of work on the multi-million pound development at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/princess-royal-buildingMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:45:21 +0000The first postgraduate course of its kind in equine science is being launched at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/equine-online-learningMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:45:30 +0000Free check ups are being offered for tortoises that have woken up from a long winter’s sleep. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/tortoise-hibernationMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:45:51 +0000tortoisehibernationcheck upScientists have discovered a rogue cancer stem cell that could lead to new treatments for bone cancer in children and adolescents.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/new-stem-cellMon, 2 Nov 2009 16:46:19 +0000http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/chickens-021109Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:29:59 +0000A rise in the number of exotic animals being kept as pets has led to the creation of the UK’s first specialist training facility for veterinary students. The Royal (Dick) School for Small Animals at the University of Edinburgh has opened an exotic animal teaching facility, where students can learn about the best way to care for exotic animals. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/exotics-studentsFri, 11 Dec 2009 14:26:11 +0000Dick Vet Students have achieved 100% success rate in the US Licencing Exam. All 36 students who sat the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination) in December 2009 and April 2010 were rewarded for their hard work by acheiving a pass in this examination.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/navleFri, 9 Apr 2010 17:16:55 +0100Television viewers can get a glimpse of life behind the scenes at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/news-stvFri, 28 May 2010 10:17:46 +0100RoyalDickSchoolVetsSTVVeterinaryStudiesanimalshospitalThousands of Labrador Retriever owners are being asked to help find out how a dog’s lifestyle affects its health.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/puppiesFri, 9 Jul 2010 12:15:15 +0100puppiesLabradorRetrieversDylanClementsDogslifeKennel ClubImproving the well-being of animals worldwide will be the focus of a new centre of excellence at the University.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/090810-welfareWed, 18 Aug 2010 16:41:07 +0100JeanneMarchiganimalwelfarecentreRoyalDickSchoolVeterinaryStudiesVet School volunteers have teamed up with gardeners from the BBC’s Beechgrove Garden to create a community garden at Easter Bush.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/beechgroveWed, 22 Sep 2010 16:24:24 +0100vetschoolroyal dickcommunitygardenbbcbeechgrovepetsA new dog ward for canine cancer patients has been officially opened at the University’s Hospital for Small Animals by Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/canine-201010Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:04:16 +0100caninecancerwardRoyalPfizerEasterBushVeterinaryAn animal welfare expert has been appointed to head a centre that aims to improve the well-being of animals worldwide.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/centre-director-apFri, 21 Jan 2011 11:46:45 +0000Considering postgraduate study? Join us online 21-25 February. http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/ open-day/virtual http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/pg-open-weekThu, 3 Feb 2011 15:50:27 +0000The second series of The Vet School is showing on STV, giving viewers another chance to go behind the scenes at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/vets-280211Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:35:56 +000028 out of 30 students who sat the NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination) for the first time in November-December 2010 were rewarded for their hard work by achieving a pass in this examination.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/navle-2011Fri, 3 Jun 2011 10:32:04 +0100The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education was officially opened by Madame Jeanne Marchig at a special event on Thursday 19th May.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/awiThu, 26 May 2011 10:51:39 +0100Our new veterinary teaching building was officially opened on 27th September 2011 by The Princess Royal, who is the University’s Chancellor and Patron of the R(D)SVS.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/newvetopeningWed, 28 Sep 2011 15:25:12 +0100Professor David Argyle has been appointed as the new Head of The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/riddell-swan-cancer-centre/news/1.75332Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:57:20 +0100vetschoolappointmentheaddavid argyleelaine watsonOn Friday 25th November 2011, Jayne Roberts from Georgia USA, received her Masters degree in Equine Science from the University of Edinburgh, by attending a virtual ceremony in Second Life.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/eqsci-graduationWed, 30 Nov 2011 12:12:24 +0000The Vet School took part in a series of Postgraduate virtual drop-in sessions being run by the University.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/virtual-dayThu, 16 Feb 2012 11:18:22 +0000Vets are working to find the cause of a neurological condition that has been affecting Scottish cats during the last decade.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/cats-240412Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:35:26 +0100catsroboticroyaldickveterinaryschoolanimalhealthtrustEquine Nutrition is one of the six new courses available for online students, which offer a taste of higher education for free.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/moocMon, 23 Jul 2012 17:03:18 +0100The growing number of endangered species has led to the development of a unique course at the Dick Vet to help vets tackle this global challenge.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/endangeredMon, 27 Aug 2012 09:23:44 +0100University vets are contributing to efforts to improve animal care in China's zoos.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/chinaTue, 16 Oct 2012 12:36:03 +0100We have had a very busy and successful year and want to share some of our highlights of 2012 with you. We hope you enjoy our Year in the Life of the Dick Vet. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2013!http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/christmas2012Thu, 3 Jan 2013 09:47:11 +0000Following the success of the virtual graduations in 2011, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies extended an invitation to the virtual graduation to all postgraduate students.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/virtual-graduationWed, 19 Dec 2012 13:08:26 +0000Jessica Lawrence has been appointed as the new head of veterinary clinical oncology. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/newoncologyheadFri, 14 Dec 2012 11:02:13 +0000Hayley Walters from the JMICAWE and Karla Borland, one of the School's Anaesthesia Residents, helped with a root canal for Star, one of the bears at Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/soreheadbearThu, 10 Jan 2013 10:19:05 +0000bearcamperdownzoowildlifewelfareJMICAWEEquine Nutrition is one of the six new courses available for online students, which offer a taste of higher education for free.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/dickvetequinecourseThu, 10 Jan 2013 15:31:59 +0000A new series on CBBC filmed at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies gives an insight into what it takes to become a vet.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/cbbc-210113Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:26:59 +0000CBBCvetsRoyal(Dick)SchoolVeterinaryStudiesJuniorA Royal seal of approval has been given to the newly refurbished Farm Animal Practice at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/princessroyalvisitMon, 28 Jan 2013 12:41:00 +0000A baby barn owl is making a remarkable recovery after being born with a birth defect preventing him from standing up, thanks to the Exotics Animal and Wildlife Team at the Hospital for Small Animals. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/scooterThu, 31 Jan 2013 16:19:19 +0000The Dick Vet has been shortlisted for the Best School in the 2013 EUSA Teaching awards. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/dick-vet-eusa-2013Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:54:38 +0000The Rt Hon Michael Moore MP visited the Roslin Institute and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/secretaryofstateThu, 21 Mar 2013 17:58:17 +0000visitMPThe Rt Hon Michael Moore MPSecretary of stateRoslinVet Schooldick vetThe Internal Medicine Service have started a monthly Clinical Club with specialist talks and a chance for vets to discuss cases. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/clinicalclublaunchFri, 29 Mar 2013 10:23:58 +0000vetsclinical clubCPDVet students will be better prepared to tackle a common condition in horses by practising on the first life-size equine model of its kind in the UK. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/equinemodel-020413Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:22:03 +0100equinesimulatormodelcoliccatrionabelldickvetThe Dick Vet was pleased to recently welcome Dr. Renata Camozzi, from the Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil, for a four week Internship.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/dickvetbrazillinksFri, 5 Apr 2013 10:56:14 +0100Brazilinternshipdick vetvetThe role that vets in China can play in safeguarding animal welfare will be strengthened by an agreement enhancing veterinary training.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/chinavetWed, 10 Apr 2013 15:15:18 +0100chinavetswelfarejeanne marchigThe School is lucky enough to have received a bronze copy of The Torrie Horse from the University of Edinburgh art collection. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/torrie-horse-newsMon, 22 Apr 2013 16:44:49 +0100torrie horseartedinburghhorsebreeders cupThe Dick Vet is delighted that it has been awarded Athena SWAN Bronze status, making us the first veterinary school to be recognised in this way.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/athena-swan-bronzeFri, 26 Apr 2013 12:24:43 +0100The Dick Vet and International Cat Care have teamed up to put on a day of talks for Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and members of the public. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/feline-study-dayWed, 1 May 2013 11:38:21 +0100A two year study at the Dick Vet has linked muesli to life threatening dental and digestive problems in rabbits. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/rabbit-muesliThu, 2 May 2013 16:32:45 +0100rabbitsnutritionmeuslifoodThe Easter Bush Campus has been awarded the Bronze Award for improving sustainability across the campus and the Roslin Institute received the silver award for creating safe, secure and sustainable laboratory environments.http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/vet/news-events/news/easter-bush-sustainabilityThu, 2 May 2013 16:31:21 +0100