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]

October 2023

Endocrinology app has been created using latest AI technology developed by RVC’s VetCompass team.

7 mins

Creature Comforts, co-founded by vet Russell Welsh, says it is on a ”mission to radically improve working life for vets and give pet owners fast access to unlimited care”.

7 mins

Queen tribute act headlines proceedings to mark opening of two-branch Beacon VetCare, while catering also raises ÂŁ2,500 for suicide awareness and prevention charity The Canmore Trust.

8 mins

Resource from Ceva Animal Health features easy-to-understand information designed to support owners whose dogs are suspected of having the heart issue.

3 mins

Communication, leadership and management – all key to sustainability of vet profession – will feature as part of a series aimed at all members of the team.

3 mins

Thistle was given the prosthetic hoof, designed and fitted by teams at the RVC, after being born with fractured digits.

7 mins

Small animal hospital in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, gains International Society of Feline Medicine’s top award following efforts led by RVN Molly Parkinson.

5 mins

Two Linnaeus colleagues provide two days of training to upskill co-workers in becoming RECOVER rescuers.

5 mins

September 2023

Visual feedback plays key role in helping world’s largest land animal maintain consistency in its stride and movement, according to new study.

6 mins

Move to help farm and equine practices to achieve their sustainability goals follows launch of its Positive Pawprint strategy for companion practices two years ago.

4 mins

Linnaeus-owned Alder Veterinary Practice, in Guildford, has appointed experienced veterinary surgeon Aiz Baig to lead its expert clinical team. 

4 mins

The pharmaceutical company says it wants to harness expertise and creativity of individuals, start-ups and organisations to address key issues in pet health.

5 mins

Fiona Hughes, who died from cancer aged 51, was described as a huge inspiration and a joy to be with by colleagues at the Winsford Veterinary Surgery branch she managed.

7 mins

A template letter to companies currently using feline breeds with extreme confirmation is available to be sent to brands to encourage them to change their standards.

5 mins

Bristol graduate Christopher Tems, who is also a qualified mountain leader and climbing instructor, aims to develop group’s practice clinical directors.

5 mins

Industry-wide collaboration aims to educate and inform vets and farmers on sheep foot health.

5 mins

At its meeting today (7 September), college council said it would delay specific part of its “under care” guidance until 12 January 2024 to support practices to comply with Veterinary Medicines Regulations.

6 mins

Collaborative project between Dick White Referrals and University of Cambridge has led to DNA test for genetic variant that causes inherited optic disease in old English sheepdogs.

9 mins

Authority seeking views from owners, veterinary professionals and businesses after identifying ÂŁ2 billion sector for review of consumer experiences and business practices.

13 mins

Branch of Collier and Brock Vets has been temporarily closed since July 2021 following the retirement of two senior members of the veterinary team.

5 mins

August 2023

Cheshire vet Matt Haslam to cover the subject for students and new vet graduates as latest in the Carpool Cases series from the Farm Animal Veterinary Society, in partnership with VetPartners.

7 mins

Moredun Research Institute announces partnership with University of Glasgow, University of New England in Australia and The James Hutton Institute to develop new on-farm worm control product.

4 mins

July 2023

Many farmers had been heeding vet recommendations to vaccinate ewes early to avoid stock challenges, but some may face temporary delays for Ceva’s Cevac Chlamydia vaccine.

6 mins

Results from an RVC questionnaire show almost a quarter of pet rabbits in the sample were impacted by painful ear conditions or those that could impair their hearing.

9 mins

NVS Group unifies four brands, which will remain distinct and keep their identities: National Veterinary Services, Select from NVS, NationWide Laboratories and VetIT.

3 mins

Linnaeus-owned Veterinary Vision opens larger referral centre close to its previous base.

5 mins

Zoetis said one health and sustainability pledges were key to its ongoing work, as was work on health projects in partnership with vet schools and other research bodies.

Site from Greenside Veterinary Practice follows clinical study on autologous mesenchymal stromal cell treatment for chronic degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in dogs, led by its clinical director.

5 mins

Nine new diplomates make the grade across specialisms in the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden and France.

5 mins

British Hen Welfare Trust and PoultryDVM have joined forces to create the Poultry Vet Guide, which aims to enable vets to check symptoms of poorly hens, diagnose them and provide treatment options.

5 mins