The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright has opened up about his decision to go part-time at Grace Lane Vets in Kirkbymoorside, admitting he has questioned whether he should continue in the profession.
Wright, who has been appearing in the 23rd season of the Channel 5 series, made the candid admission during an exclusive interview with the Express. The season recently came to an end, and fans can now look forward to seeing him in the spin-off The Yorkshire Vet: At Home with the Greens, which returns on Thursday, November 19.
Reflecting on Frailties and a Changing Profession
Speaking about his career, Wright said: "It's very hard, as we all get older, you know, you do consider your own frailties. You know, the veterinary world is changing dramatically, and it isn't up for me to say whether it's changing for the better or the worse, but times are certainly moving on. We're moving to a far more technical era."
He added: "And, you know, it gets to a point where, I'll use the expression, 'Us old timers get left behind'. And yes, I've still got a wealth of experience, which helps me treat my cases, and I do embrace the new technology. But you get to a point where you think, 'Really, you know, should I continue?'"
Discussion With Wife Lin
Wright previously discussed his thoughts of leaving with his wife, Lin. He shared: "I came home and discussed it with Lin. I said, 'Do you think I should pack up altogether at this point? Do you think, maybe, I should call it a day?' And her retort was quite robust really. She was like, 'Well, I don't want you under my feet all day long!' So, I thought, 'No, I better continue for the time being.'"
Wright began his veterinary career at Skeldale Veterinary Centre in Thirsk, where he worked under the famous vet Alf Wight, who was a partner at the surgery. He left that practice after more than 40 years to move to Grace Lane Vets.
Return to Stoneybrough Farm
The spin-off series follows the everyday lives of Steve and Jean Green, two of Britain's oldest working farmers, at their Stoneybrough Farm in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Season three begins with a worrying moment for the couple, as Jean is taken to hospital for a gallbladder operation.
While Jean was away, Wright kept her husband, Steve, company on the farm. As the couple navigated their first prolonged period of time apart, Wright helped Steve develop his love of writing. The synopsis for the upcoming episode reads: "Despite having a combined age of over 170, Jean and Steve Green have no intention of slowing down, and work on the farm continues as ever. But the warning signs are there when Jean has to go to hospital for a gallbladder operation."
It adds: "As Steve struggles on alone, old friend Peter Wright steps in to lend a hand with the farm before turning his attention to another poorly patient - the Greens' beloved 13-year-old greyhound cross, Reuben, who needs serious dental treatment. Peter also rekindles Steve's love of writing and poetry at a special event in Thirsk, inspiring him to pen a love poem for Jean."
The Yorkshire Vet: At Home with the Greens returns on Thursday, November 19 at 8pm on Channel 5.
