The Hospital for Small Animals has expanded its exotic animal veterinary services to meet its growing caseload The Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Animal Practice (DVREP) recently welcomed Dr Gianluca Deli as the team’s fourth senior veterinary surgeon and Aicha Aboudinar as their second dedicated exotic animal veterinary nurse.These latest appointments mean that the DVREP has grown to a team of 10 dedicated staff. Gianluca and Aicha will join Head of Service and ECZM and RCVS Specialist Dr Jenna Richardson, as well as two senior clinicians, two residents, two interns, and another dedicated exotic animal veterinary nurse. The Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Practice is the largest exotic animal practice in Scotland and provides a well-established referral service, offering care to rabbits and exotic pet species across Scotland and the north of England. from l-r Aicha Aboudinar, Dr Jenna Richardson and Dr Gianluca Deli Multidisciplinary support As part of the Hospital for Small Animals, the Rabbit and Exotic Practice has immediate access to multi-disciplinary support, including advanced imaging and state-of-the-art facilities under one roof. Where a patient might require additional specialist treatments, the team works collaboratively with the Hospital’s other 14 specialist referral services, and can offer advanced treatment options including cataract phacoemulsification, palliative or curative radiation therapy, thoracic surgery and complex fracture fixations. The service also offers 24-hour care facilities, open to all species. Exotic expertise Rabbits are the third-most popular pet in the UK, and are the most common species treated at DVREP. With specific expertise in rabbit medicine, the team is leading developments in medicine and surgery. The team has fine-tuned a protocol facilitating computed tomography (CT) scans to be performed in conscious rabbits.It really is an exciting time for our practice as we welcome new staff to our team. Due to an increased caseload, our expanded team allows us to continue to offer a high-quality referral service, as well as case support and advice. We very much value the relationship we have with our referring veterinary practices and are grateful for the opportunity to work with them on our collective patientsDr Jenna Richardson, Head of the Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic PracticeUseful LinksDick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Practice About the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than 800 staff and almost 1400 students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos. The School comprises: The Roslin Institute The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems The Roslin Innovation Centre The Hospital for Small Animals Equine Veterinary Services Farm Animal Services Easter Bush Pathology The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education We represent the largest concentration of animal science-related expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Tags HfSA Vet Small Animals Publication date 27 Nov, 2024
