University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine - Notable Alumni and Staff

Notable Alumni and Staff

Notable alumni

  • John A. Gilruth, former Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia
  • Manda Scott, writer
  • Eddie Straiton, Veterinary Surgeon, author and television presenter known as "The TV Vet"
  • David Taylor (veterinarian), Veterinary Surgeon, founder of IZVG, author and television presenter known as "The Zoo Vet"
  • Alf Wight, Veterinary Surgeon and author (James Herriot)

Notable staff

  • Professor Andrea Nolan, first woman dean of a British vet school
  • Sir James Whyte Black (1924–2010) Nobel laureate was a lecturer at the University's Veterinary School during the 1950s

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