Gillian Lo
Edinburgh
Summary
I am a final-year veterinary student with a newfound aspiration and interest for equine medicine. I admire the problem-solving, intense and physical nature of equine practice and am eager to build the skills needed to excel in this field. While my equine clinical experience is still developing, I am a hardworking, driven, and adaptable individual with a strong desire to learn. I take on challenges with enthusiasm and a positive attitude; I am committed to gaining as much experience and knowledge as possible and dedicating myself to becoming a confident and capable equine veterinarian.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Veterinary Student
Hong Kong Jockey Club
- 2 week placement
- Worked alongside regulatory veterinarians to gain insight into Hong Kong’s racing regulations, including pre- and post-race examinations and drug testing protocols.
- Attended race days to understand the roles and responsibilities of both clinical and regulatory vets in monitoring horses for signs of injury, ensuring compliance with racing regulations, and safeguarding equine welfare.
- Performed routine dental rasping on retired racehorses, enhancing practical equine handling and procedural skills.
- Shadowed clinical veterinarians across all the stables at the Jockey Club, gaining exposure to common racehorse diseases and diagnostics.
Veterinary Student
Hambleton Equine Clinic
Great Ayton, North Yorkshire
03.2025 - 04.2025
- 1 week placement
- Gained exposure to a high-caseload referral equine hospital, observing a wide range of cases across surgery, medicine, and lameness
- Shadowed surgical procedures such as laparoscopic rig surgeries, carpal bone fracture repair and joint arthroscopies
- Observed and assisted with lameness investigations, including gait assessments, nerve/joint blocks, radiography, ultrasound, and bone scintigraphy
Veterinary Student
Beas River Equestrian Centre - Jockey Club
Hong Kong
08.2024 - 08.2024
- 2 week placement
- Gained hands-on experience shadowing ambulatory vets responsible for the care of horses across all the riding schools in Hong Kong.
- Gained practical experience in equine orthopedic evaluations and diagnostics, such as ultrasonography and radiography.
- Observed a tenoscopy surgery on a retired racehorse with a digital flexor tendon sheath pathology.
- Performed blood sampling and assisted with intravenous sedation during diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Veterinary Student
The Ark Veterinary Hospital
Hong Kong
07.2024 - 07.2024
- 2 week placement
- Induced and maintained animals under anaesthesia, operating surgical monitoring equipment to ensure patient stability.
- Assisted with surgical procedures, including a dog spay and castration, gaining experience in aseptic techniques and surgical assistance.
- Practiced and refined technical skills by placing intravenous catheters and performing blood draws on a variety of patients.
- Supported the treatment and care of in-patients, including administering medications, monitoring vitals, and providing basic nursing care.
Veterinary Student
Two Rivers Veterinary Practice
Peebles, Scotland
04.2024 - 04.2024
- 1 week placement
- Assisted with sheep and goat castrations, gaining practical experience in routine farm animal surgical procedures
- Managed sheep dystocia cases during on-call emergencies, developing skills and knowledge in reproductive health and urgent care for farm animals
- Assisted with anaesthesia monitoring during small animal surgical proecedures
Veterinary Student
Paws and Tails Veterinary Hospital
Hong Kong
08.2023 - 08.2023
- 3 week placement
- Interpreted laboratory findings, such as blood reports and urinalysis, to assist in clinical decision-making.
- Gained practical knowledge in echocardiography through guidance and mentorship from the senior veterinarian.
- Observed and assisted with advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, including X-rays and ultrasound procedures.
- Participated in case discussions and treatment planning.
- Enhanced client communication skills by observing consultations and learning effective ways to explain diagnostic results and treatment plans.
Veterinary Student
SPCA
Hong Kong
07.2023 - 07.2023
- 2 week placement
- Assisted in translating consultations to pet owners from English to Cantonese, facilitating clear communication between veterinarians and clients.
- Developed an understanding of the operational differences between charity-based veterinary services and private clinics, including resource allocation and client communication.
- Assisted with spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats.
Veterinary Student
Ocean Park
Hong Kong
06.2023 - 06.2023
- 2 week placement
- Gained knowledge in anaesthesia protocols for a variety of species, including marine and terrestrial animals.
- Conducted routine health checks on exotic species, such as pandas, red pandas, and birds of prey.
- Observed surgical procedures, such as endoscopies, on wildlife and exotic species, including walruses.
- Observed and learned about animal training techniques for species such as dolphins, sea lions, and pandas to facilitate cooperative behaviour during veterinary procedures.
Veterinary Student
Westport Vets
Linlithgow
03.2023 - 03.2023
- 2 week placement
- Observed a range of first opinion consultations and surgeries
- Administered routine vaccinations and boosters
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery -
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Edinburgh 09.2020 -
High School Diploma -
International Christian School
Hong Kong 08.2012 - 06.2020
Veterinary Medicine Summer Program -
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 06.2018 - 07.2018
Languages
English
Native
Cantonese
Native
Mandarin
Fluent
Timeline
Veterinary Student
Hambleton Equine Clinic
03.2025 - 04.2025
Veterinary Student
Beas River Equestrian Centre - Jockey Club
08.2024 - 08.2024
Veterinary Student
The Ark Veterinary Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2024
Veterinary Student
Two Rivers Veterinary Practice
04.2024 - 04.2024
Veterinary Student
Paws and Tails Veterinary Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2023
Veterinary Student
SPCA
07.2023 - 07.2023
Veterinary Student
Ocean Park
06.2023 - 06.2023
Veterinary Student
Westport Vets
03.2023 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery -
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
09.2020 -
Veterinary Medicine Summer Program -
Cornell University
06.2018 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
International Christian School
08.2012 - 06.2020
Veterinary Student
Hong Kong Jockey Club
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