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Susan Paterson
MA VetMB DVD DipECVD FRCVS
Biography
Sue Paterson qualified from Cambridge in 1984. After a time in mixed practice in Devon she took her Certificate then British and European Diplomas in Veterinary Dermatology and has been an RCVS and European Specialist for more than 20 years. She has recently been elected as a Fellow of the RCVS for meritorious contributions to clinical practice.
She is the Veterinary Director of Veterinary Dermatological Ltd and Virtual Vet Derms, a veterinary telemedicine company.
She has published seven text books as well as writing numerous peer reviewed articles and contributing chapters to both small animal and equine text books. She lectures extensively globally and has delivered lectures in more than 60 countries.
Sue is a Past President of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and also the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology. She is currently the President of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology, Chair of Trustees at the Animal Charity Pharmacy and a trustee of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Sue keen long-distance walker, and enjoys getting out onto the Cumbrian fells where she lives with her husband and dogs.
Council Member category
- Elected: 2014 - 2026
Committee membership
- Advancement of the Professions Committee
- Education Committee (Observer)
- Finance and Resources Committee
- Specialist Recognition and Advanced Practitioner Appeals Committee (Chair)
- Federation of Veterinarians of Europe
- Council Culture Working Group (Chair)
- Fellowship Science Advisory Panel
- Post-nominals Subcommittee (Chair)
- VetGDP and CPD Compliance Subcommittee (Chair)
- Hardwick Street Refurbishment Group
- Legislative Change Working Group
- Routine Veterinary Practice Subcommittee
- RCVS Knowledge Board of Trustees
Declaration of interests
Directorships
- Veterinary Dermatologicals - Veterinary Director
Veterinary Dermatologicals Ltd is a manufacturer of a range of veterinary dermatology supplements, shampoos, ear cleaners and soaps which are supplied to the general public and veterinary surgeons.
- Virtual Vet Derms Ltd. (subsidiary of Veterinary Dermatologists) - Veterinary Director
Virtual Vet Derms Ltd. is a subsidiary of Veterinary Dermatologicals Ltd. which contracts RCVS Veterinary Specialists and Advanced Practitioners to provide paid specialist telemedicine advice either as general advice to members of the public or as specific advice to veterinary professions to help in the clinical management of their patients.
Relevant financial interests, eg shareholdings, bonds and derivatives
- Veterinary Dermatological/Virtual Vet Derms - major shareholder
- Contego Animal Health - shareholder
Consultancies
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BOVA Animal Health - Consultant
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Ad hoc consultancy to other pharmaceutical firms - Nextmune, CEVA, MSD, Dechra, Vetoquinol, Elanco
Appointments to other bodies
Trustee, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (October 2020)
Chair of Trustees, The Animal Charity Pharmacy (November 2024)
Membership of other veterinary or allied organisations
- Association of Charity Vets - Member
- Battersea Dogs and Cats Home - Chair, Animal Health and Welfare Committee
- BVA - Member
- British Veterinary Bee Association - Member
- BSAVA - Past President and member of BSAVA Council
- British Dermatology Study Group - Member
- European College of Veterinary Dermatology - Member and Past President
- Westmorland and Kendal Beekeeping Association - Member
- World Association for Veterinary Dermatology (WAVD) - President
Employment
Previous employment has been at the PDSA in Manchester, a large animal practice in Devon and a private referral practice at the Animal Medical Centre in Manchester. Director and owner of Rutland House Referral Hospital until 2017.
Currently employed by Veterinary Dermatologicals Ltd.
Visiting Lecturer at University of Central Lancashire and University of Aberystwyth
Qualifications (other than veterinary qualifications listed in the Register)
Dip ECVD
Interests relating to immediate family or close friends
None
Other relevant information
None