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

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
The trouble with rabbit teeth: sharp edges and dental abscesses 
Dentistry
The trouble with rabbit teeth: sharp edges and dental abscesses 
Rabbits are estimated to have been around for 40 million years, which is astonishing if you consider that modern humans, anatomically similar to our current species, are thought to have existed for only 300,000 years.  …
June 11, 2025 • 74 shares
Might my dog have EPI?
Common Conditions
Might my dog have EPI?
When our pets are unwell it can be really distressing. The worry that there could be something seriously wrong, coupled with the heartache of seeing them struggle is upsetting for many pet owners. Living in a world where…
May 1, 2025 • 53 shares
All about the amazing chameleon tongue
Exotic Pet
All about the amazing chameleon tongue
The Chameleon is widely recognised by most people, often most well known for its colour changing ability. Amazingly, there are over 200 species of Chameleon in the world, with a massive 38% of these species being found i…
March 2, 2025 • 18 shares
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