Review some resources that we have gathered together that could help you in your journey towards becoming a veterinarian. Our Commmitment Read more about the School and the University's commitment to diversity. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the School Animal Aspirations Animal Aspirations is a student-led project, which aims to increase diversity in veterinary medicine and animal related careers. Animal Aspirations [external link] British Veterinary LGBT+ group BVLGBT+ is a community of LGBT+ individuals and their allies, united by a shared passion for creating a supportive and welcoming environment within the veterinary profession. British Veterinary LGBT+ group [external link] British Veterinary, Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS) A group of vets and students working to increase diversity and inclusivity in the veterinary profession. British Veterinary, Ethnicity and Diversity Society [external link] Veterinary Spoonholders UK A Facebook group set up for all members of the veterinary industry regardless of role, to provide a positive, supportive and safe place for people living with chronic illness. Veterinary Spoonholders UK [external link] Veterinary Schools Council admissions guide The Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) is the representative body for veterinary schools in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, and they have produced an Admissions Guide with information on all UK Vet Schools Veterinary Schools Council admissions guide [external link] British Veterinary Association: Becoming a vet The British Veterinary Association is the largest membership community for the veterinary profession in the UK. British Veterinary Association: Becoming a vet [external link] Association of Veterinary Students: Getting into Vet school The Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) is a student-run organisation that seeks to represent, support and engage vet students throughout the UK and Ireland. Association of Veterinary Students: Getting into Vet School [external link] Sutton Trust Summer School The Sutton Trust is one of the UK’s leading social mobility charities. In partnership with universities, they offer Summer School programmes in various subject areas, including Veterinary Medicine. Sutton Trust Summer School [external link] Vets in Diversity Podcast Vets in Diversity is a podcast produced by staff and students at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Throughout the series, you will hear students, University staff and leaders within the veterinary profession discuss race equality, diversity and inclusion within education and the profession. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on MediaHopper The Dick Vet on YouTube Our YouTube channel contains a wide range of videos, including student testimonials, animations and vlogs. The Dick Vet on YouTube Student Blogs Head over to our student blog site to see what our students have to say about living and studying in Edinburgh. Stories from Vet School Undergraduate Admissions The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies The University of Edinburgh Contact details Work: +44 (0)131 651 7305 Email: vetug@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2025-04-02