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
Do urban foxes get veterinary care?
Urban foxes are one of the most frequent wildlife visitors to our gardens and parks. It is not uncommon for them to get injured or ill however, be that through road traffic accidents, getting caught in fencing and traps,…
January 15, 2022
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Should we feed urban foxes?
Urban foxes are one of the most abundant mammalian British wildlife species and a favourite to spot in gardens and public spaces around our homes. Feeding wildlife is common in the UK, with many households filling bird f…
Why are there so many urban foxes?
The European red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is one of the most commonly seen wildlife species in the UK. When found in urban areas, they are also known colloquially as the ‘urban fox’. What many do not realise, however, is tha…
December 1, 2021
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Can I help hedgehogs going into hibernation?
European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) are one of the most unique wild animals that roam in the UK. Sadly their numbers are in dramatic decline and they are listed as vulnerable to extinction on the red list for Britai…
October 19, 2021
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Could rabies really be eliminated?
28th September is World Rabies Day 2021. So our vet blogger Ashley has been looking into the prospect of a rabies-free world. Is it possible? How could it be done? Why even should we try?…
September 27, 2021
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What rabbits are cheapest to insure?
Pet insurance is increasingly becoming more popular amongst animal owners to ensure they can pay for treatment should their animal fall ill. When we talk about pet insurance most people commonly think of dogs, cats and h…
September 19, 2021
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