About Paul

Tell us a bit about you

Hi I’m Paul Adams. I’m the Clinical Director and Owner of Knutsford Veterinary Surgery. I opened the surgery in 2014 with my wife Charlie and have enjoyed serving pets in Knutsford and across North East Cheshire ever since. In 2007 I qualified from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), The University of London before completing a Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals a year later. Working with a range of different specialists has proven invaluable when dealing with Knutsford’s sickest and most complicated patients. I developed a passion for ophthalmology (eyes) and achieved a post-grad certificate in 2011, becoming an advanced ophthalmology practitioner in 2023. I finds eyes fascinating as they are the only organ you can look inside, they tell you so much about what is happening in the rest of the body and perfectly blend the disciplines of medicine, diagnostics, and surgery.

What further qualifications do you have?

I completed my Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Ophthalmology in 2011 and also hold the BSAVA Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Ophthalmology.

What’s your favourite part of being a Vet?

My favourite part of being a Vet is consulting and establishing life-long bonds with owners and pets alike.

Can you describe your typical day?

No two days are the same and the Knutsford team undertakes a whole range of medical and surgical procedures in our fully-equipped surgery. After the morning team meeting, my daily duties include consultations or operations until mid-afternoon, then catching up with paperwork and enquiries before some more consulting.

Do you have any pets?

I have two lovely Labrador Retrievers called Fen and Summer (both have allergic skin disease!)

What do you do to relax?

Outside of work, I enjoy walking the dogs, DIY and woodwork, cycling, walking with friends & family, and drinking coffee (and the occasional glass of wine).

Favourite song

My favourite song is ‘Clocks’ by Coldplay

Favourite film

It’s got to be Forrest Gump.

Most unusual animal treated

I’ve had the pleasure of treating a Silverback Gorilla, 2 cheetahs and a litter of white lion cubs.