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Ophthalmologists help penguin from Edinburgh Zoo

20 January, 2026News Small Animals Vets

Poly the one-eyed penguin is rock-hopping again, thanks to Dick Vet ophthalmologists.

Feline expert celebrated in New Year Honours

05 January, 2026Vets Small Animals News Vet School

A leading veterinary specialist has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.

Rabbit outpatient investigation package available

09 December, 2025Vets

Fixed fee service launched to provide referring vets advanced diagnostic imaging and clinical…

Sustainable anaesthesia offers benefits in practice

08 December, 2025Vets

Greener choices can help practices cut carbon, improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Neurology Service expands electrodiagnostic testing

18 November, 2025Vets

Technology for testing electrical activity in the brain, as well as nerves and muscles will improve…

Vets team up to help giraffe with unusual swelling

22 October, 2025Vets

Dick Vet Specialists join experts from around Europe to investigate lump on giraffe’s face

Dick Vet launches residency programme in Behavioural Medicine

02 October, 2025Vets

Hospital for Small Animals is the first approved training centre in the UK

Hospital awarded Dog Friendly Clinic status

25 August, 2025Vets Small Animals

Third accolade to recognise commitment to patient welfare

Gastroenterology clinic launches video consultations

19 August, 2025Vets

New initiative allows veterinary experts to see clients promptly without the need to travel.…

Cats with dementia share signs of human Alzheimer’s

11 August, 2025Vets Small Animals

Studying disease in felines may offer valuable insights on human condition.

Specialist ECC nurses share knowledge in free CPD event

03 July, 2025Small Animals Vets

Three Dick Vet specialist veterinary nurses support veterinary critical care learning.

Hospital welcomes record number of new residents

01 July, 2025Vets Small Animals

Vets from around the globe choose the Dick Vet to further their clinical training.

B-tube repairs oesophageal stricture in dog

16 June, 2025Vets

New treatment approach removes need for repeated dilations under anaesthesia

New treatment turns the tables on Feline Infectious Peritonitis

08 April, 2025Vets

Cats with feline coronavirus-associated disease now have a survival rate of over 85 per cent,…

Treatment offers relief for dogs with gut disease

27 March, 2025Vets Small Animals

Bacteria transplants can help dogs with chronic bowel inflammation, research shows.

Successful hypophysectomy in dog with Cushing’s syndrome

10 March, 2025Vets

Challenging surgery involves removing large tumour through the soft palate in the dogs mouth.

Diploma success for Dick Vet duo

06 February, 2025Small Animals Vets

Veterinary nurse and exotic teaching facility manager are first in Scotland to achieve leadership…

Online tool helps detect infections

05 December, 2024Vets

Veterinary Specialists have developed free resource to improve post-surgery patient care

Rabbit and Exotic Animal Service expanded

27 November, 2024Vets Small Animals

The Hospital for Small Animals has expanded its exotic animal veterinary services to meet its…

Successful treatment of hyposomatotropism

25 November, 2024Vets

Dog with rare dwarfism condition responds well to hormone injections.