Paul Aldridge

BVSc Cert SAS PGCert VetEd FHEA MRCVS

RCVS Advanced Practitioner Small Animal Surgery

Paul is a surgical referral clinician with Vets Now Referrals.

Paul graduated from Liverpool University. After a short spell in mixed practice he moved to a surgical role in a small animal hospital in Manchester where he obtained his RCVS Certificate. Paul has continued to work in the Manchester area since then, seeing orthopaedic and soft tissue referral cases. Widely involved in delivering CPD, Paul has lectured to vets and nurses in the UK, Europe, and the USA, and has authored and contributed to text books.

Paul’s clinical interests include all aspects of traumatology, acute abdominal surgery, and cruciate disease.

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Paul Aldridge lectures on the following courses

Advanced Abdominal Surgery

Paul Aldridge
How do you deal with an intestinal anastomosis in the septic abdomen? What to do with the liver mass on the distal lobe? Can you treat a gall bladder mucocoele? This learning series by Paul Aldridge covers advanced abdominal surgical techniques for soft tissue surgeons. The lectures are an...
On-Demand
3Hours

Emergency Surgery (2 day course)

Paul Aldridge
Thursday 19th June 2025 + 1 Dates
The Clinical Skills Lab, London
A highly practical 2-day course with Paul Aldridge giving hands-on experience performing surgical techniques for common emergency presentations. Multiple dates are available for this course. Please select the dropdown (or basket on mobile) to view dates, times and course location.
Vet Practical
14Hours

Practical Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery (2 day course)

Paul Aldridge
Tuesday 1st October 2024 + 2 Dates
The Clinical Skills Lab, London
Two-day extensive cadaver based course lectured by Paul Aldridge, with practical sessions covering less commonly performed soft tissue procedures. Multiple dates are available for this course. Please select the dropdown (or basket on mobile) to view dates, times and course location.
Vet Practical
14Hours

Schedule 3 Surgical Procedures for Vet Nurses

Paul Aldridge
Thursday 1st May 2025 + 5 Dates
The Clinical Skills Lab, London
This highly practical cadaver-based course aims to give an introduction to the typical surgical procedures covered by Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act, allowing delegates to gain confidence in their surgical skills in a relaxed setting. Multiple dates are available for this course....
Vet Nurse Practical
7Hours

Soft Tissue Surgery for GPs

Paul Aldridge
A six-part learning series for vets with specialist Paul Aldridge. This learning series aims to boost your confidence in tackling common non-routine soft tissue surgeries within your practice. In each area planning, equipment, technique and post-op care are discussed.
On-Demand
6.5Hours

Critical Nursing of the Trauma Patient

Paul Aldridge
A six-part learning series with Paul Aldridge on critical nursing of the trauma patient. Trauma patients commonly present to us as emergencies. The nature of their injuries dictates prompt triage, stabilisation and then often surgical intervention. This learning series is suitable for all...
On-Demand
5.5Hours

Emergency Surgery

Paul Aldridge
Performing an unfamiliar technique in an emergency situation is stressful for all concerned! This six part learning series with Paul Aldridge aims to teach you the surgical techniques necessary to deal with common emergency presentations and as such is suitable for all vets in practice. It...
On-Demand
6.5Hours

Schedule 3 Surgical Procedures for Nurses

Paul Aldridge
A five-part lecture series for nurses delivered by Paul Aldridge. Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act allows registered veterinary nurses to perform acts of minor surgery under veterinary supervision. This learning series gives an introduction to the typical procedures covered by this...
On-Demand
3Hours
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