Why do flying fish do so well in their school?
Because they aim above "sea" level.
Wishing all school students the best for the start of Term 3.
Author: TheFishVet - Richmond's School of Fish
Aquatic veterinary medicine, pathology and educational services for fish.
A repository for useful information and events.
Fish Vet Job available – University of Stirling – Named Veterinary Surgeon (60% FTE, Permanent)
Location & Structure
Based at Stirling Campus, part-time (60% FTE), open‑ended contract.
Primarily within the Institute of Aquaculture and supporting field stations at Buckieburn and on the Kintyre peninsula
Salary & Deadline
Grade 9: £57,422–£66,537 per annum (pro‑rata).
Applications close midnight on Sunday, 3 August 2025 .
Core Responsibilities
Serve as the Named Veterinary Surgeon under ASPA, working with NACWOs, licence holders, academics, and senior management .
Oversee health and welfare monitoring strategies, clinical diagnosis, and treatment plans .
Support Home Office compliance by aiding the Establishment Licence Holder and attending regular meetings .
Advise on ethics applications and participate as a member of the University’s Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB) .
Keep management informed about aquatic animal facility developments and issues .
Collaborate with academic researchers and a specialised animal-care team .
Provide specialist training in clinical aquatic practice and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching .
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Veterinary degree with RCVS registration and Royal College membership .
For more information, go to –
https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/work-at-stirling/list/details?jobId=4279&jobTitle=Named%20Veterinary%20Surgeon
Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, Fellow WAVMA, GradDipEd.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
THE FISH VET
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
Locations: Perth | Sydney | Melbourne
Web: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
e: thefishvet
Mail: PO Box 5164, East Victoria Park, WA 6981, Australia.
Watch us on YouTube – http://tinyurl.com/thefishdoctor
Check out our new online Fish Vet Masterclass – https://fishvetmasterclass.com/
Fish Jokes for Monday-itis: fish in a fence
Q: What do you get when a goldfish swims into a fence?
A: A fancy goldfish!
Yours sincerely,
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics& Pathobiology), CertAqV, Fellow WAVMA.
Aquatic Veterinarian & Veterinary Pathologist.
THE FISH VET
Aquatic Veterinary Medical & Diagnostic Services.
Locations: Perth | Sydney | Melbourne
Web: http://www.thefishvet.com.au
Ph: +61 421 822 383
e: thefishvet
Mail: PO Box 5164, East Victoria Park, WA 6981, Australia.
Watch us on YouTube – http://tinyurl.com/thefishdoctor
Check out our new online Fish Vet Masterclass – https://fishvetmasterclass.com/
Fish Vet job available – Singapore
An aquatic veterinarian role is being advertised for Singapore’s Government Agency.
Follow the link below for more information –
Fish Disease Investigative Process module in our Fish Vet Masterclass.
We’re thrilled to announce a major upgrade!
The module is now divided into easier-to-follow steps with more detail to enhance guidance and clarity. New additional videos, photos and charts have also been added for a richer learning experience.
If you have completed the original module, we highly recommend exploring the updated version to boost your investigative knowledge and skills.
Have a FINtastic Day!
Dr Richmond Loh
DipProjMgt, BSc, BVMS, MPhil (Pathology), MANZCVS (Aquatics & Pathobiology), CertAqV, Fellow WAVMA.
Fish jokes for Monday-itis: SHARK
"SHARK", the word made up by the first person who encountered the creature and couldn’t decide between whether to say "SH!T" or "FARK!"
Check out our new online Fish Vet Masterclass – https://fishvetmasterclass.mykajabi.com/
Fish jokes for Monday-itis: koi school
Did you know that koi usually swim in groups of four?
That’s right, if they get attacked, kois A, B and C can escape, leaving behind the D koi.
With thanks to Ben!
2024 Fish Vet Society Conference UK
This year, the programme boasts new research on hydrozoan modelling, new treatments and diagnostic approaches from across the globe, policy updates, sessions on trout, salmon, African aquaculture and an ornamental session with The Fish Doctor – Dr Richmond Loh.
Visit –
https://www.fishvetsociety.org.uk/events/fish-veterinary-society-fvs-2024-spring-scientific-meeting/
For any questions, please email secretary@fishvetsociety.org.uk
Fish jokes for Monday-itis: netball
Q: What did the perch say to get onto the netball team?
A: Pyg-my, pyg-my!
Have a fantastic week!
Online Fish Vet Masterclass – Available now
If you want a complete guide to learn fish vetting skills, we have a detailed course called the Fish Vet Masterclass.
It is an online course designed for you to solve fish health problems by learning how to diagnose and treat fish diseases to a veterinary standard.
This course is an invaluable tool created for anybody working with fish such as aspiring veterinary students, professional veterinarians and fish pathologists, aquarium shop operators, fish wholesalers, aquarists, aquaculturists, fish biologists and researchers, and serious fish hobbyists. Using the knowledge gained in this course will help you maximise the health of your fish, avoid costly fish losses, saving you time and money, and most importantly, saving fish lives.
Go to: http://fishvetmasterclass.com
