Paul graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney in 2020. Following graduation, Paul completed a multidisciplinary internship at Northside Veterinary Specialists, followed by an ophthalmology internship and residency with the Eye Clinic for Animals.
Paul has an interest in research with his current focuses in the areas of sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) and the ophthalmic anatomy of Australian Marsupials.
Paul provides lectures, tutorials and practicals to the University of Sydney DVM 2 and 3 classes.
Professional Experience:
· 2022-2025: ABVO approved Ophthalmology Residency, Eye Clinic for Animals, Sydney.
· 2021-2022: Ophthalmology Internship, Eye Clinic for Animals, Sydney.
· 2020-2021: Rotating Internship, Northside Veterinary Specialists, Sydney.
Scholarships & Awards:
· 2024: VAF Resident Research Grant; Vision for Animals Foundation (VAF).
· 2015: Dean’s Medal; Bachelor of Science
· 2015, 2014: Dean’s Merit List; Bachelor of Science
Scholarships & Awards:
· McCarthy P, Whittaker C, Annear M, Hall E, Hamzianpour N, Irving W, Reynolds B, Smith J, Thomasy S, Caruso K. Parasiticide use and obesity in dogs with sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2024.
· Irving W, McCarthy P, Reynolds B, Whittaker C, Caruso K, Smith J, Annear M. Superficial keratectomy for the treatment of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in dogs. Veterinary Ophthalmology, 2024.
· Irving W, Annear M, Whittaker C, Caruso K, Reynolds B, McCarthy P, Smith J. Effect of dexmedetomidine added to retrobulbar blockade with lignocaine and bupivacaine in dogs undergoing enucleation surgery. Veterinary Ophthalmology. 2023
· Perry E, Davies C, McCarthy P. Nasal and ocular Hirudiniasis in a dog. Australian Veterinary Journal. 2022
· McCarthy P, Chau A. Accidental arterial catheterisation during a maxillary nerve block using a modified infraorbital approach in a dog. Veterinary Record Case Reports. 2020