Profile of Dr John Keen
Qualifications: BVetMed PhD CertEM(Int Med) DipECEIM MRCVS RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine.
Qualified: The Royal Veterinary College. Institution/Practice: University of Edinburgh.
Career: Following graduation from the RVC in 1996, John spent 4 years in mixed and then predominantly equine practice before being appointed the RCVS Clarke and Sparrow Resident in Equine Studies at the ‘Dick’ Vet in 2000, where he has remained ever since. John is currently a senior medicine clinician in the equine hospital and Director of the Equine Hospital and Practice. He has gained his Certificate in Equine Internal Medicine, MSc by research and a PhD investigating the pharmacology and physiology of digital laminar microvasculature. He was awarded the European Diploma in Equine Internal Medicine in 2007 and has gained RCVS and European specialist status in equine internal medicine.
Interests: Clinical and research interests include all aspects of internal medicine, but with particular emphasis on cardiovascular disease, metabolic and endocrine disease and the potential links between these disorders.