BVMS, PhD, CertES(Soft Tissue), DipECVS, FHEA, FRCVS, Director and Equine Surgeon.

Professor of Veterinary Surgery and Remote and Rural Medicine European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery We are delighted to announce that Patrick Pollock re-joins the clinical team at the Glasgow Equine Hospital and Practice, School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow. Patrick graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1998 and following time in mixed general practice undertook advanced surgical training at University College Dublin in Ireland where he became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons and a Recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery. Patrick has worked in private and academic practice across Europe and previously worked here at the Weipers Centre for 10 years, before moving to the Dick Vet in Edinburgh where he served as Director of the Equine Hospital and Practice, developing the service to its most successful level in recent times. Patrick has experience in all types of equine and large animal surgery and is particularly interested in wounds, trauma and investigating poor performance. While working in Glasgow previously, Patrick was part of the team that validated the method for overground endoscopy. Working with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Association and other first responders, Patrick has been instrumental in developing initiatives for animal rescue and is undertaking advanced training in Disaster Medicine and Management. Patrick has an interest in working horses, donkeys and mules and set up training for vets in low and middle income countries.