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 VBD’s editorial manager since April 2010.
Tel: 01733 383554  •  email: [email protected]

February 2021

Rescue cat Kisha, 17, required urgent treatment from teams at Southfields Veterinary Specialists in Essex after run-in with fox.

4 mins

Thought to be the first in UK private referral practice, the service will see patients largely treated and sent home in the same day.

4 mins

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health extends its PetNatter programme to help practices engage better with clients.

5 mins

The Great Weight Debate – a special seminar involving 170 delegates from across the world – finds working together, communication and trust key to solving issue.

5 mins

Student Focus, sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and supported by the Association of Veterinary Students, was joined by more than 200 students.

6 mins

January 2021

West Midlands-based referral service enhanced further by introduction of breakthrough oncology therapy.

4 mins

Hyperthyroidism can affect 10% of cats aged above 10, and is the most common endocrinopathy in cats. In this podcast, Sarah Caney discusses management options and the important role owners can play.

2 mins

Applications for UK’s largest veterinary academy, which has 300 spaces available this year, are being welcomed.

6 mins

Plans to eradicate bTB in England by 2038 welcomed, but BVA says must be underpinned by scientific evidence.

7 mins

Defra publishes Review of the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations and association wants it to commit to improvements outlined in report.

6 mins

Registration now open for online staging of annual event, running from 13 to 14 May instead of regular January slot.

4 mins

IVC Evidensia launches fast-acting anti-inflammatory health care supplement as addition to its Vetpro range.

5 mins

Despite pandemic and halting process during first lockdown, World Horse Welfare finds homes for 356 horses in 2020.

3 mins

Sandstone Vet Group, an independent farm practice in Cheshire started in May 2020, is looking forward to working with like-minded practices.

4 mins

Improvement plans for Gilmoor Vets’ Park Veterinary Clinic will double its size and allow more treatments for city’s pet owners.

5 mins

College adjusts timeline on training for its Veterinary Graduate Development Programme to take into account workloads in worsening pandemic.

7 mins

Independent feline consultant Andy Sparkes discusses how cats can be encouraged to drink more fluids – in particular the role of nutrient-enriched water supplements, such as Pro Plan Hydra Care.

4 mins

Anderson Moores reports successful treatment of suspected cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy case in Labrador retriever Molly.

6 mins

Nicola Menzies-Gow returns to discuss how vets can involve owners in ongoing management of equine laminitis and spotting the signs in the first place.

2 mins

Farm teams from two existing practices join forces to create Cross Counties Farm Vets, which will serve large parts of central England.

5 mins

Research from the University of Liverpool is most in-depth of its kind into growing public health problem.

5 mins

Dachshund plagued by spinal and neck problems undergoes four-month stretch of treatment and physiotherapy.

5 mins

Findings of survey led by RVC and the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society will be used to help promote diversity and well-being across profession.

5 mins

Elected candidates in four regions will be voice of local membership and take place on BVA council for three-year term.

3 mins

Vet group commits to range of short and long-term goals to put environmental and charitable activities at heart of everything company does.

5 mins

As students head back amid fresh national lockdowns, schools envisage those in final stretch of course will graduate with minimal disruption.

11 mins

Association calling all vets with creative eye to enter its annual Veterinary Photographer of the Year Award.

6 mins

New summer camp to offer practical experience to new vets, while up to 150 veterinary graduates will join CVS Graduate Programme in 2021.

5 mins

Study led by RVC and Research England identifies key problems and need for holistic approach across parts of Africa.

4 mins

Care, maintenance and future development of project started in 2006 now with The Webinar Vet.

5 mins