Paul Imrie

Paul ImrieAfter 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 VBDā€™s editorial manager since April 2010.
Tel: 01733 383554  ā€¢  email: [email protected]

March 2021

New study explores frequency, prevalence and treatment of problems in various dog breeds, aiming to redress shortfall in evidence-based information on disorders.

8 mins

Cumbrian small animal hospital earns Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status from International Society of Feline Medicine.

3 mins

RCVS formally welcomes overseas-educated surgeons to UK register at online statutory membership exams admissions ceremony.

7 mins

Wear Referrals in County Durham carries out rare and intricate surgery on 15-week-old cocker spaniel that couldnā€™t keep down solid food.

6 mins

February 2021

No rise in fees as college says payments can be staggered again because of pinch of continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

3 mins

Ageing sprocker spaniel has corrective surgery on both eyes to fix sight blighted by swollen and ulcerated eyes, and degenerating corneas.

5 mins

Inaugural staging of BVAā€™s first standalone conference in eight years will now take place from 23 to 24 June 2022.

5 mins

Cardiology team at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull carries out surgery to repair heart defects in five different puppies.

6 mins

Vets Now introduces scholarship fund as part of its commitment to encourage diversity.

4 mins

Veterinary product supplier MWI Animal Health and Invatech Health partner to launch distribution service using ā€œcutting-edgeā€ system Titan.

6 mins

BCVA and NOAH develop new guidance to help such veterinarians with medicine prescribing and latest regulations.

4 mins

Investigations at London Vet Specialists had revealed large mass under 14-year-old catā€™s neck was affecting its miaow and purr.

5 mins

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.

5 mins

More than 1,000 members took part in survey that has helped shape ā€œLessons from lockdown: telemedicine is here to stayā€ and a practical follow-up session.

6 mins

Vets in Essex save life of young rescue dog injured in suspected road collision some months earlier.

7 mins

Jon Hall and Toby Trimble from Wear Referrals in County Durham secure honours from University of Nottingham.

4 mins

Team of volunteers from UK and beyond, many of whom were furloughed, put time to good use to trace part of professionā€™s foundations.

5 mins

Specialist hospital boosts funds of charity Dogs On The Streets, which helps dogs belonging to the homeless community.

5 mins

Yorkshire terrier-West Highland white terrier cross back at specialist practice for replacement device eight years after first one fitted.

7 mins

Details unveiled for virtual International Society of Feline Medicine 2021 World Feline Congress, with more than 30 hours of high-quality CPD exploring ā€œa multidisciplinary approach to feline medicineā€ in June.

4 mins

Survey run by Veterinary Woman and SPVS highlights impact, with 76% saying they are concerned about impact of menopause on health, life and work.

7 mins

Judy Scrine has completed 58 official and 15 unofficial marathons in support of Breast Cancer Now since she started running 10 years ago.

8 mins

The NHS doctor, television presenter, author and columnist will share insights as part of BSAVA Virtual Congress in March.

6 mins

Cockapoo Patch, treated by Abington Park Veterinary Group, is among a growing number of dogs falling victim to a pandemic PPE peril.

6 mins

MSD Animal Health has launched its annual scheme to arm farmers and their vets with test results to aid ongoing flock support.

4 mins

Materials from MSD encourage focus on three key areas for improved disease control to aid vet conversations with farmers.

4 mins

CVS Group employees raise Ā£22,000 for The Cinnamon Trust during 2020, with group matching that total with the same donation to Vetlife.

RCVS Mind Matters Mental Health Research Symposium, titled ā€œUnderstanding and supporting veterinary mental healthā€, to be held online on 24 November.

4 mins

Team of 50-plus receptionists at Westway Veterinary Group celebrate earning fully accredited status with British Veterinary Receptionist Association.

6 mins