Ashley Clayton

BVSc MRCVS

Ashley qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2018. After graduating she initially worked in mixed practice, followed by a stint in emergency practice alongside working as an intern in a wildlife hospital, before undertaking her current positions as an assistant vet for two large zoological collections and as the lead vet at a British wildlife hospital.

Ashley has also worked on conservation projects overseas with raptors and African painted dogs, and has a keen interest in all aspects of wildlife and conservation medicine, one health and animal welfare. She is currently working towards her certificate in advanced veterinary practice in zoological medicine.

Outside of work Ashley is a keen Formula 1 fan and also enjoys sea kayaking and travelling in her spare time.

Latest articles by Ashley Clayton

New year new start - a calendar look at how you can help your local wildlife this year 
Amphibian
New year new start - a calendar look at how you can help your local wildlife this year 
Looking out for British wildlife is an important thing for us all to do. Every person who makes a change, no matter how small, is part of a much bigger movement to protect and conserve our native species. …
January 14, 2026 • 27 shares
Guinea pig gifts - how to provide the ultimate gift of enrichment for your pet 
Animal Welfare
Guinea pig gifts - how to provide the ultimate gift of enrichment for your pet 
Christmas is a magical time for many families and giving and receiving gifts is a big part of this. Our pets are a big part of our families and involving them in the festivities by providing gifts is something many peopl…
December 22, 2025 • 26 shares
Creating a rabbit friendly Christmas - tips and tricks for keeping things merry 
Christmas
Creating a rabbit friendly Christmas - tips and tricks for keeping things merry 
Christmas is a wonderful time of year celebrated by many households in the UK. As with many holidays, the festivities start earlier and earlier each year, with some shops selling gifts and decorations as early…
December 5, 2025 • 34 shares
How to treat sore hocks in rabbits 
Common Conditions
How to treat sore hocks in rabbits 
Rabbits have a unique hindlimb anatomy with long tibia and fibula bones attached to a strong femur at one end and the tarsus (also known as the hock) at the other end. The tarsus then attaches to the bones in the rabbit’…
November 26, 2025 • 34 shares
How to make a rabbit-safe garden 
New Pet
How to make a rabbit-safe garden 
The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund have identified that rabbits require a majority grass or grass-hay based diet, with these substrates making up 85% of their food intake. Grass is particularly important to rabbits…
September 3, 2025 • 57 shares
What should I do if my pet is electrocuted? 
First Aid
What should I do if my pet is electrocuted? 
Electrocution is thankfully a relatively rare medical condition seen in our pets. One study looking at 35 years of data from 26 veterinary universities found that in that time period, there were only 280 cases of electro…
July 8, 2025 • 66 shares
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