Dechra Veterinary Products has sponsored a specialist Feline Nurse at the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Sara-Ann Dickson, Dechra Feline Nurse, works in the Hospital for Small Animals at the School and is dedicated to promoting cat friendly practices. Cats are referred to the clinic from other veterinary practices for specialist treatment. The clinic also provides vet students and nurses with specialist training on how to handle and treat cats with a range of ailments. 

Sara-Ann qualified from Edinburgh's Napier University and completed her practical training at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Sara-Ann also spent eighteen months in Australia in a busy veterinary referral centre before returning to the School in 2008. In her role as Dechra Feline Nurse, Sara-Ann cares for and treats sick cats, provides training to final year students and presents lectures on a range of topics to breeders, cat owners, veterinary staff and veterinary students. 

Sara-Ann said: "I absolutely love my job and am very grateful to Dechra for its support. One of the best things is being able to identify what is wrong with a sick cat, making it better and extending its life. It's amazing. And of course a happy cat means happy owners. I have learned such a lot here and in Australia. Now I just want to use my skills and knowledge in making our feline friends as happy as possible when they stay here. I hope I can fulfil all expectations and help to create a 'cat-tastic' place!"

Matthew Olsen, Product Manager, Dechra Veterinary Products, said: "Dechra is committed to the support of veterinary staff and this is just one of many projects we are involved in. The enthusiasm and commitment of Sara-Ann and the team at the University of Edinburgh is fantastic and we are proud to be involved with the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The level of care for its patients and the standard of training for its students is outstanding."

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