Visitors

The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies is a purpose built, state of the art facility providing outstanding first opinion and referral services for the diagnosis and treatment of farm and equine species, small animals, and exotic species.

The hospitals are further divided into a number of services (see list below) run by a team of internationally recognised specialists along with the Senior Clinical Scholars (Residents) who are receiving advanced training in their respective disciplines.

Visiting one of our services offers a unique experience for visitors and provides the opportunity for collaboration and the development of professional relationships.

Vets with dog looking at monitor

If you are an undergraduate veterinary medicine student at an RCVS, AVMA or EAEVE accredited school seeking a clinical placement, then please see our visiting students page for further information.

The following areas accept visitors. 

  • Anaesthesia
  • Behaviour
  • Cardiology  Service
  • Dermatology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Exotics
  • Emergency and Critical Care
  • The Dick Vet Equine Practice
  • The Dick Vet Farm Animal Practice
  • The Feline Clinic
  • The Internal Medicine Service
  • Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Oncology Service
  • Ophthalmology Service
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • REPAIR (Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Service)
  • Soft Tissue Surgery

To apply for a visit, follow the guidance on this page. 


All visitors must have good English communication skills to meet the language requirements of The University of Edinburgh. You may be asked for proof of English language ability before a position is made available.

If you wish to undertake clinical work during your visit, you must be a member of the RCVS and you must also hold professional indemnity insurance which will cover you for your entire visit. You will be asked to provide your RCVS number, insurance policy number and insurance provider details as part of your application.

If you do not hold RCVS membership, or you do not have insurance that will cover your time here, you will still be able to visit but you will only be able to observe clinical work.


Please send a CV to vetservices@ed.ac.uk and complete the application form in the link below.

You will be emailed if you have been successful.

Successful applicants will be asked to return a signed visitor form; this will be attached to the confirmation email. Forms must be received before the start date of your visit.

Payment can be made on, or before, arrival. You will receive an invoice before your visit.

If you are an undergraduate veterinary medicine student at an RCVS, AVMA or EAEVE accredited school seeking a clinical placement, then please see our visiting students page for further information.


We can only accept visitors outside of the University final year undergraduate term time. 

Before completing the application form please check the timetable below. Requests to visit outside of these times can be made, but they are unlikely to be considered. 

Timetable Year 25-26 (provisional and may be subject to change)


£275 per week for private practice residents

£175 per week for other vet visitors

Fees cover the administrative and overhead costs of a visit to the Hospital. Visits do not provide formal teaching or practical experience. 

Teaching and practical experience can be achieved through our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses which run throughout the year.

CPD


There is no accommodation available on the campus for visitors. It may be possible to secure accommodation through the University.

University of Edinburgh Accommodation 


Unless alternative arrangements have been made you should arrive at the relevant hospital reception at 08:30 on the first day of your visit. 


If there is sufficient time in advance, or your visit lasts more than one month, we may be able to provide you with:

  • ID card which allows swipe access to areas within buildings
  • a visitor account to all computer access

Health and Safety 

Documents will be sent to successful applicants in the confirmation email. Please ensure these are read and understood before arriving for your visit.

Dress code

Visitors must be clean and presentable, jeans and training shoes are not permitted within the dress code.  Protective clothing will be provided as necessary.

Catering

There are two cafes that sell hot and cold food throughout the day. If you wish to bring your own lunch, there are microwave facilities and water facilities available.


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