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  â€ą  email: [email protected]

September 2020

Lockdown has brought an increase in new pet owners, and they and vets are being urged to turn to technology to monitor animal exercise.

5 mins

Five colleagues have a combined 13-plus decade stint working at Ashworth Veterinary Group in Hampshire.

6 mins

Veterinary group’s Finland branch is providing sponsorship towards project and health care services to 16 dogs involved in trial at Helsinki Airport.

3 mins

Celia Marr of Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons rewarded for her outstanding contribution to equine veterinary profession.

5 mins

The diagnosis and management of chronic pain in companion animals is an important topic in veterinary medicine, as it can have a major impact on animals’ well-being and quality of life.

4 mins

BSAVA announcement on its popular course coincides with the RCVS’ announcement practice standards scheme assessments are restarting remotely.

4 mins

“Although Staffies are often perceived as aggressive, this study revealed no significant difference in the risk of aggression
” – Camilla Pegram of VetCompass.

5 mins

RCVS Practice Standards Scheme officials keen to ensure standards are being met while protecting public health during the continuing pandemic.

4 mins

Denis Brinicombe Group in global joint venture with bolus manufacturer Rumbol Products to reintroduce “cutting-edge cattle bolus technology” not available since factory fire.

4 mins

Join us as we talk with Dr Sue Paterson, senior-vice president of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology and former BSAVA president, to discuss how lockdown may have created an opportunity for vets to re-evaluate treatment for this common and frustrating condition.

1 mins

Edinburgh-based laboratory has seen record number of owners seeking blood tests as UK prepares for no-deal EU exit.

7 mins

New fellows to be welcomed, and their achievements celebrated, at an online fellowship evening set for 1 October.

7 mins

Blue Cross is appealing directly to horse owners about the risks of the condition and has provided tips to them to help prevent it.

3 mins

Good Veterinary Workplace Voluntary Code, based on a new policy position, sets out clear criteria for practices to follow on supportive environments.

5 mins

James Russell takes over chain and states: “We must work together, and draw on our strength in unity to deliver strong animal health and welfare care, through a strong and healthy profession.”

8 mins

Sebastien Behr, head of neurology and neurosurgery at West Midlands centre, appointed to board of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery at international journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

3 mins

Business owners, practice founders, HR directors and association past-presidents among the roster of speakers for afternoon of inspirational talks on 29 September.

5 mins

Royal Canin is hosting a two-part webinar series to help practitioners working with obese pets in veterinary practice.

3 mins

Researchers at University of East Anglia have been involved in a study that shows how the main impacts of civil wars on wildlife are often indirect, rather than as a result of military action.

5 mins

Kitten, thought to be only eight weeks old, shot four times with an air rifle and now living with vet who saved his life.

7 mins

New committee will handle all registration matters, including in relation to Brexit and on issues around regulating associate members of RCVS.

10 mins

Study is being conducted on vet and VN experiences of using video, telephone or email consults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 mins

IVC Evidensia aims to help improve diversity within the veterinary industry by funding up to 12 undergraduates from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds for next applicable vet school intake.

5 mins

Association reveals who has won in two prestigious awards and Lucy Grieve of Rossdales is unveiled as new president.

6 mins

In this Vet Times podcast, we find out more about the condition with RCVS specialist in feline medicine Sarah Caney, including advice on screening, diagnosis and management.

2 mins

Mayhew says COVID-19 lockdown reduced owner access to veterinary practices for neutering, resulting in increase in stray, feral and owned cats giving birth.

6 mins

Vetscan Imagyst provides vets with ability to identify parasites, view images and share results with pet owners within nine minutes, says firm.

4 mins

A-level regrading may have prompted a late surge for places, but schools were already busy preparing for a safe return to studies.

12 mins

“We are hoping our cell products will allow us to mimic advances in clinical applications made with human stem cell therapies” – Joe Mee, head of laboratory sciences at Roslin Technologies.

5 mins

Ceva Animal Health is carrying out survey of vets’ opinions on packaging and environment, including perceptions on farmers disposing of empty glass and plastic pharmaceutical vials.

3 mins