{"id":18445,"date":"2025-09-02T08:33:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vets-now.com\/professionals\/?p=18445"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:25:25","slug":"paul-aldridge-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vets-now.com\/professionals\/2025\/09\/02\/paul-aldridge-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Aldridge awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Paul Aldridge awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) for Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re delighted to share some fantastic news from the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vets-now.com\/professionals\/247-hospitals\/vets-now-manchester\/\">Vets Now Referrals Manchester<\/a>. Paul Aldridge, Referral Surgeon, Clinical Board Member at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivcevidensiareferrals.com\/\">Inspiring Vet Care Referrals<\/a>, and highly respected CPD speaker, has been awarded Fellowship of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcvs.org.uk\/home\/\">Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)<\/a> for Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice.<\/p>\n<p>This prestigious recognition honours those who have made an outstanding impact on clinical practice, professional leadership, and the advancement of veterinary knowledge. Paul\u2019s Fellowship acknowledges his exceptional dedication to postgraduate education, through both teaching and published work; a true testament to his influence in the profession.<\/p>\n<p>He joins a record cohort of 51 new Fellows admitted by the RCVS this year (the largest intake to date) showcasing the incredible talent and commitment found across the veterinary sector.<\/p>\n<p>Fittingly, the announcement comes in the same year that marks 30 years since Paul graduated from the University of Liverpool and became a Member of the RCVS (MRCVS). 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