The Farm Animal Hospital specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of cattle and sheep. Alongside our first opinion Farm Animal Practice, the R(D)SVS is also pleased to offer hospitalisation facilities for all types of farm animals.We are able to provide a range of complex diagnostic, surgical and critical care procedures on any farm animal species utilising our access to large animal imaging facilities, surgical theatres and hospitalisation/isolation facilities.The aim is to expose our students to the wide range of farm animal clinical cases that they are likely to encounter in practice, enable them to undertake further diagnostic tests and treatments, as well as assisting in the diagnosis and control of disease problems on farm.Although we are happy to speak to animal owners directly, all referrals must come through the farm’s private veterinary surgeon or veterinary practice. New out of hours phone supplier We have changed our out of hours (OOHs) phone provider to VetSec, who are a veterinary specific call handling service.Should you require veterinary assistance out-with office hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm) please call our usual number (0131 445 4468) and your call will be directed to VetSec, and our duty vet will call you back as soon as possible.If you have saved our previous OOHs number (the Telephone Answering Service, 01223 849 835) please delete this. Farm Animal Practice contact details Contact details Work: 0131 445 4468 Email: farmanimalpractice@ed.ac.uk Out of Hours Phone: 0131 445 4468 Facilities The Dick Vet Farm Animal Hospital has custom designed housing and handling systems for all farm animals including: bulls, cattle, youngstock, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas and llamas. Referrals To refer an animal to the Farm Animal Teaching Hospital please contact the Farm Animal Practice reception. Referral Cases The Farm Animal Teaching Hospital deals with numerous referral cases throughout the year. Location The Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice and Hospital are based at the Easter Bush Veterinary Centre. rivacy Statement This article was published on 2024-09-02
