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
What are the pros and cons of keeping a Labradoodle?
Labradoodles are consistently ranked in the top 10 off all dog breeds in the UK, and as such are one of the most popular crossbreeds in the UK, and a favourite of many households.
September 8, 2026
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What are the pros and cons of keeping a Cavapoo?
Cavapoos are the second most popular cross breed dog in the UK, with the Cockapoo being the most popular. They are considered a small to medium sized dog, usually varying on the smaller side due to commonly being a cross…
August 31, 2026
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What are the pros and cons of keeping a Cockapoo?
Cockapoos are one of the most popular cross breeds in the UK, with a recent study by the Royal Veterinary College finding that 6.2% of puppies under 1 year old in UK households were cockapoos. …
August 26, 2026
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What are the most popular cross or designer breed dogs?
Cross and designer breed dogs have become increasingly popular over the last few years with people choosing to move away from traditional pedigree and purebred breeds, in favour of a ‘best of both worlds’ hybrid approach…
August 14, 2026
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Are cats really as bad for wildlife in the UK as sometimes claimed?
Cats are amazing animals who have stolen the hearts of the nation. They are the second most popular pet in the UK, with an estimated 31% of UK households owning a cat. Cats may be popular with people, but…
August 3, 2026
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Primate licences - everything you need to know about the April 2026 change
As of the 6th April 2026 you must have a licence to keep a primate in England. The only exceptions to this rule are primates kept in zoological collections holding a zoo licence or primates kept in research facilities ho…
July 6, 2026
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