Dr David Shearer
BVetMed PhD CertSAD PGCertVetEd FHEA CBiol FRSB DipRCPath MRCVS
David Shearer qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1984. After a period in general practive he was at The University of Bristol Vet School for nearly 10 years as a Junior Fellow in Veterinary Dermatology, Wellcome Research scholar and Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology. He has over 30 years experience of veterinary referral dermatology as well as over 30 years experience as a diagnostic pathologist with a global reputation as a veterinary dermatopathologist. He has a PhD in skin immunology and microbiology, RCVS certificate in small animal dermatology, was a RCVS advanced practitioner in small animal dermatology (2015-2019) and is a Diplomate of the Royal College of Pathologists. David has coauthored a textbook on veterinary ectoparasites as well as writing published papers on skin immunology and pathology. He has lectured globally on dermatology, immunology and pathology. David was part of the management board of The International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathology (ISVD) for 16 years and President of ISVD from 2014-2018. David is a biologist at heart and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biologists. David works as a dermatopathologist as well as providing support for Alison's referral work.
Veterinary
Dermatopathology Service
David Shearer offers a Veterinary Dermatohistopathology Service for Dermatologists and General Practitioners wanting additional support for their skin cases. This service is in two parts. Both services include a full dermatohistopathology report by Dr Shearer* including clinicopathological correlation, review of clinical images supplied, review of laboratory results to date along with discussion and guidance on the possible next steps diagnostics and therapeutics. Clients may communicate by email or telephone.
1. Submission of formalin-fixed skin biopsies for processing and reporting by David Shearer*. These can be submitted to Cytopath Ltd labelled 'VETDERMPATH FAO David Shearer Lab Code: DERMDS'.
This service with be reported and billed by Cytopath Ltd and is £145+VAT. See Cytopath Ltd for details of prepaid packaging and their other laboratory services.
2. Submission of slides from previously prepared and reported skin biopsy samples by other laboratories (H&E and any other stained slides available. NO TISSUE BLOCKS) to Vetcutis Limited, Holly House, Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Norfolk. IP21 4QQ. This service aims to help with cases already biopsied including those being seen by referral dermatologists. Please email in advance the case details, photographs etc to VetDermPathology@gmail.com.
This service will be billed by Vetcutis Limited and is £50+VAT.
*Samples may have an interim report if Dr Shearer is on vacation or unavailable but will be reviewed and updated by Dr Shearer on his return.