Nichola Hinchy

Nichola Hinchy is the clinical director and owner of Leith Vets, an independent veterinary practice in Edinburgh. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, she graduated with honours in Veterinary Science from the University of Queensland in 2008. Her career has taken her across Australia, New Zealand and the UK, including a rotating internship at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital in Sydney. After moving to Edinburgh in 2016 with her Scottish husband, James, Nichola went on to realise her dream of establishing her own veterinary practice, built around compassionate care, strong client relationships and a commitment to the local community. She has a particular interest in dentistry and feline medicine and is halfway through the ESAVS dental certification program. Nichola is passionate about general practice dentistry and the significant positive impact that high-quality dental care can have on patient health and welfare. Outside work, Nichola enjoys family life with James, their two child