Peter Wright

Peter Wright was born near Thirsk in October 1956 and grew up in North Yorkshire. He qualified from the University of Liverpool in 1981 and worked at Skeldale until 2021, where he practised alongside Alf Wight (aka James Herriot) ventually taking over his practice.

Peter is the star of the TV series The Yorkshire Vet, which follows his life and work in North Yorkshire. When not working, Peter enjoys playing bridge, gardening, taking part in tractor rallies and spending time with his family.