PETER WRIGHT TURNS 70 — THE YORKSHIRE VET CELEBRATES A LIFETIME OF CARING FOR ANIMALS

A FAMILIAR FACE ON TELEVISION, A PASSIONATE VETERINARIAN AND A LONG-TIME CHAMPION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE — PETER WRIGHT REACHES A SPECIAL MILESTONE.

Peter Wright is celebrating his 70th birthday, marking another milestone in a career that has made him one of Britain’s best-known television vets.

For viewers of The Yorkshire Vet, Peter has become a much-loved familiar face, known not only for his veterinary expertise but also for the warmth and compassion he shows towards animals and their owners.

But his work reaches far beyond the television screen.

A CAREER BUILT AROUND ANIMALS

Peter’s career has been closely connected with Yorkshire and the farming communities around him.

Through The Yorkshire Vet, audiences have followed him as he treats everything from much-loved family pets to farm animals, offering viewers an insight into the realities — and rewards — of veterinary life.

His approach has helped make veterinary medicine accessible to millions of viewers while highlighting the emotional bond between people and the animals in their care.

HIS SPECIAL CONNECTION WITH DONKEYS 🫏

Another important part of Peter’s work has been his involvement with donkey welfare.

He became an ambassador for The Donkey Sanctuary in 2019, supporting the charity’s work to improve the lives of donkeys and promote better understanding of their needs.

His involvement has taken him behind the scenes at the charity, where he has met rescued donkeys and seen first-hand the specialist care provided to animals in need.

BEYOND THE TV SCREEN

Peter’s connection with animal welfare is particularly meaningful because his work allows him to combine veterinary knowledge with public education.

His visits to donkey sanctuaries and hospitals have given fans another glimpse of the vet away from the familiar television setting.

The Donkey Sanctuary’s specialist hospital in Sidmouth provides veterinary treatment for donkeys requiring intensive care, while rescued animals can later move into sanctuary environments where they continue their recovery. ITV has previously reported on the specialist treatment provided to donkeys there.

A MILESTONE WORTH CELEBRATING

Turning 70 is a major personal milestone — but for Peter’s many fans, it is also an opportunity to celebrate the years of knowledge, dedication and kindness he has brought to veterinary medicine.

From Yorkshire farms to television screens and animal sanctuaries, his career has always centred on one thing: caring for animals.

And for viewers who have followed his journey, there is something particularly fitting about seeing Peter continue to champion animals even beyond his best-known television role.

A DIFFERENT SIDE OF THE YORKSHIRE VET

Behind the familiar Yorkshire Vet personality is a lifelong commitment to animal welfare.

His work with donkeys offers fans another side of Peter — one that shows how his expertise and compassion extend well beyond the cases viewers see on television.

As he celebrates 70, that dedication remains one of the qualities that has made him such a beloved figure among animal lovers.

Happy 70th birthday, Peter Wright — and here’s to many more years of caring for the animals who need it most.