After leaving school following A-levels, Paul Imrie became a junior reporter on the weekly paper serving his hometown of Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. He spent four years on the district and city desks of the Derby Evening Telegraph, and during this stint studied for, and achieved, the Diploma in Journalism from the now PA-owned Editorial Centre in Hastings.
Following a further four years with the Leicester Mercury, Paul joined VBD in 2004, and has been deputy editor of Veterinary Times, editor of VBJ, and editor of Veterinary Times since 2009. He has also been VBDās editorial manager since April 2010.
New study explores frequency, prevalence and treatment of problems in various dog breeds, aiming to redress shortfall in evidence-based information on disorders.
Simon Lyddon, who runs IVC Evidensia practice Vine Tree Vets in Herefordshire, will be part of a 12-strong team setting off from the Canary Islands in March on a 40-day adventure.
Strategy covers training, vet and VN education, recruitment, retaining staff and culture change, with college and other bodies committing to drive it forward.
More than 1,000 members took part in survey that has helped shape āLessons from lockdown: telemedicine is here to stayā and a practical follow-up session.
Details unveiled for virtual International Society of Feline Medicine 2021 World Feline Congress, with more than 30 hours of high-quality CPD exploring āa multidisciplinary approach to feline medicineā in June.
RCVS Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium, titled āUnderstanding and supporting veterinary mental healthā, to be held online on 24 November.