Charts 200 years of growth, development and global contributions of veterinary education in Edinburgh Establishment of separate Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh Establishment of the war-time Polish Veterinary Faculty in Edinburgh Development of the postgraduate Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine Involvement of the University of Edinburgh in Veterinary Education Women as veterinary graduates in Edinburgh International training in veterinary medicine and surgery The history of veterinary education in Edinburgh has been traced from 1696 to 2022. William Dick established his veterinary school in 1823. The development of his veterinary interest, formal training and family life is presented. About 14,000 students from at least 139 countries have studied towards obtaining undergraduate veterinary degrees and/or postgraduate qualifications (diplomas, masters, doctorates) from the Dick Vet, Gamgee's Edinburgh New Veterinary College, and Williams' New Edinburgh Veterinary College, Polish Veterinary Faculty and the Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine. The progressive changes in course duration, content, staffing and physical facilities are described. The student populations, graduations, dress codes, extra-curricular activities and traditions give insights into the lives of veterinary students over two centuries. The academic and clinical leadership of the individual veterinary teaching and research institutes is described. Some indication is given of administrative, teaching and support staff. The geographical location of veterinary education in Edinburgh is highlighted.

About the Author
Alastair A. Macdonald has been a lecturer then senior lecturer at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies from 1984 until retiral in 2011, and an Honorary Fellow of the University of Edinburgh since then. Awarded a PhD by Edinburgh University (1975) and Doctor in de Diergeneeskunde by Utrecht University (1983) he was appointed as Visiting Professor in Fuzhou University, China from 2008-2011. From 2011-2015 he served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Edinburgh, then Scottish Consortium for Rural Research. Investigating the biology of the wild Indonesian pig, babirusa (Babyrousa celebensis) has been an academic cornerstone for the last 35 years, and similarly, researching the history of veterinary education in Edinburgh, has been a focus for the last 20 years. Colin M. Warwick has been associated with the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies for 64 years (47 on the Technical Staff and 17 as an Honorary Fellow) so he is himself part of Dick Vet history. In 2005 Her Majesty the Queen presented him with an MBE for services to the Veterinary School, University of Edinburgh. Having an interest in local history he served on the council of the Old Edinburgh Club for ten years. During the last 20 years he worked collaboratively researching and writing over 30 papers on veterinary history.

Reviews
"A 20-year project has resulted in a most informative and enjoyable publication. The authors are to be praised for clearly describing over 200 years of history, eloquently documenting the conception, growth and prosperity of the Royal (Dick) Veterinary School. Highly recommended to all with an interest in the veterinary profession.?" -Paul Watkins, Consultant Veterinary Surgeon



Book Information
ISBN 9781399525596
Author Alastair Macdonald
Format Paperback
Page Count 329
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press