Resources

We've gathered together some resources that could help you in your journey towards becoming a veterinarian.

Our Commitment

Read more about the School and the University's commitment to diversity:

Equality, diversity and inclusion at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Animal Aspirations

Animal Aspirations is a student-led project, which aims to increase diversity in veterinary medicine and animal related careers. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in veterinary medicine and animal-related subjects.

Animal Aspirations

Vetlife Helpline

Offers confidential emotional support to everyone in the veterinary community.  We won’t judge, or tell you what to do, but will listen and give you time and space to explore a way forward.  If you need referral for specialist help, we can signpost you to options available.

Vetlife Helpline

British Veterinary LGBT+ group

Creating a community, promoting equality, and providing support for the veterinary professions.

British Veterinary LGBT+ group

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

Veterinary Spoonholders UK

A Facebook group set up for all members of veterinary industry regardless of role, to provide a positive, supportive and safe place for people with living with chronic illness.

Veterinary Spoonholders UK

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

British Veterinary Association: Becoming a vet

Association of Veterinary Students: Getting into Vet school

Sutton Trust Summer School

The 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 and vlogs

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

Contact us

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