James Grierson
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James is a Lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery and a European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. He has particular interested in joint replacement, the role of physiotherapy in patient care and infection control.
Biography
James graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 1998. After 2 1/2 years in predominantly small animal practice on the south coast, he spent 15 months working as a house officer at Davies Veterinary Specialists. He completed a residency in Small Animal Surgery at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in September 2005 during which time he obtained the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Radiology in 2003 and the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2004.
James passed the qualifying examination for the European College of Veterinary Surgeon (ECVS) to become an ECVS Diplomat and Recognised European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, he is also an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. James Grierson is now a lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery at the Queen Mother Hospital for animals (QMHA).
Research
James is interested in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has particular interested in joint replacement, outcome measures for Orthopaedic patients, the role of physiotherapy in patient care and also infection control.
Teaching
James is module leader for the Small Animal Musculoskeletal component of the MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy and has helped further develop the practical component of the course by rotating students through the QMHA. James is also involved in teaching on the BVetSci and BVetMed undegraduate courses as well as clinical teaching and training in the QMHA. Together with the Orthopaedic Team, James runs a number of Orthopaedic orientated CPD courses each year.
Clinical
On a daily basis he is involved with the treatment and management of a full range of musculo-skeletal and rheumatological conditions from acute trauma to elective surgery and investigation and treatment of joint conditions.