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]

November 2023

Thought to be the first in the profession, the hub includes training, CPD, resources and specific support.

4 mins

Stephen LeBlanc joined by UK veterinary counterparts during series of events for more than 200 farmers.

5 mins

Paws to Protect initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of following packing information.

5 mins

To coincide with World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, group highlights data showing reduction in amount used per full-time equivalent vet of 22.6%.

5 mins

Veterinarian Sara Pedersen named Livestock Advisor of the Year at Farmers Weekly annual awards.

4 mins

Study by TB Advisory Service researched measures adopted after an advisor’s visit.

5 mins

The Irish-owned global animal health company has set up a sterile injectable manufacturing facility in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, to supply China, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

5 mins

As part of its efforts for Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November) the association appeals directly to equestrians to not hold on to prescribed antibiotics for a rainy day.

4 mins

Vet group enters multi-year sponsorship with home of UK’s newest vet school.

7 mins

Individuals from IVC Evidensia raise £6,000 for StreetVet in high-level fund-raising effort.

3 mins

Appointment of Debbie Gray comes as fellow UK vet professionals head up association committees.

6 mins

Veterinary Vision has been recognised at the top level of Cat Friendly Practice under the International Society of Feline Medicine’s scheme.

4 mins

Its work, as it also prepares to become the UK’s latest veterinary school, has been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.

6 mins

Reluctance to take on the Persians from charity’s rescue centres at odds with popularity of kittens.

9 mins

Practice with branches across Somerset and Wiltshire, and 109 team members joins Linnaeus.

4 mins

Birmingham vet centre – one of the largest in UK – has capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets a year.

6 mins

Launch in Chicago comes several months after it expanded UK premises and aims to meet continued needs for its equine MRI and CT systems.

4 mins

First ever consensus statement has been published in American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine journal.

5 mins

Changes at Stewart Vets in Dudley have doubled number of consult rooms, allowed for a dedicated area for nurse clinics and added two new operating theatres with cutting-edge equipment.

4 mins

CPD Solutions announces first postgraduate certificate in March, which will be awarded by the University of Central Lancashire, home to the UK’s 11th vet school.

6 mins

The group has teamed up with Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance – Companion Animal and Equine to greater support the profession in educating clients of dangers.

6 mins

Business, which is part of the science and diagnostics division of Mars Petcare, says new UK laboratory will open in Warwick on 15 November.

6 mins

IVC Evidensia, which has targeted raising £100,000 for the charity, is exclusive sponsor of the project, which was unveiled as part of the event that attracted a top number of delegates.

6 mins

Board of trustees for the charity agrees to welcome non-clinical staff for first time in its history.

4 mins

October 2023

Pennard Vets says its 11,500 sq ft conversion of a former three-storey Sevenoaks office building will create one of the largest and most advanced practices in the south-east.

6 mins

Written by RVN Beth Kirwan, manual from Ceva Animal Health features extensive information on benefits of veterinary nurse-led sessions, whether free or paid for.

6 mins

HT Vista says paper demonstrating use of thermal imaging and AI is “significant stride toward revolutionising screening of canine dermal and SC masses”. 

6 mins

Alterations made so vets and VNs, who have to show how they have reflected on what they have learned from their CPD, can more easily track progress and see when they are compliant.

6 mins

Anna Shadforth crowned BVRA Veterinary Receptionist of the Year, beating more than 800 other nominations.

6 mins

Thrums Vets, largest independent practice in Scotland, attracted 16 and 17-year-olds from across UK and is now planning similar events. 

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