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Patrick Pollock

BVMS, PhD, CertES(Soft Tissue), DipECVS, FHEA, FRCVS

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Patrick Pollock qualifying from the university of Glasgow in 1998, he worked in mixed general practice in North East Scotland before moving to Ireland to undertake an internship and then residency in Large Animal Surgery at University College Dublin (UCD). After his residency Patrick worked as a College Lecturer in Equine Surgery at UCD for several years before moving to Denmark. Patrick has since worked in private and academic practice and after 11 years at the Weipers Centre Equine Hospital in Glasgow, he is now the Director of the Equine Hospital and Practice at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. Patrick is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons, a European and RCVS recognized specialist in equine surgery, a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and a fellow of the higher education academy with an enthusiasm for teaching in the clinical setting. Patrick is involved with a number of projects around the world with working equidae, including training vets and equid owners in resource limited settings. His clinical and research interests include equine poor performance, the upper airway, ophthalmic surgery, trauma and wound healing and Patrick has been instrumental in the development and validation of the technique of overground endoscopy. Patrick has worked closely with the emergency services to develop a network for incidents involving animals and is an advocate for supporting vets in remote and rural practice.Although principally a surgeon, Patrick has a range of experience with exotic, zoo animals and wildlife, and served as a trustee and veterinary director of the Irish Seal for many years. He is also a trustee of the Donkey Sanctuary.

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