Julian Norton, a familiar face on Channel 5's 'The Yorkshire Vet', has spoken candidly about the loneliness of veterinary work and the departure of his co-star Peter Wright from Skeldale Veterinary Centre.
The show, which launched in 2015, follows Norton and Wright as they care for animals across North Yorkshire. However, both vets left Skeldale three years ago, in 2021, after years of dedicated service.
Peter Wright, who spent 40 years at Skeldale, explained that his exit was prompted by Medivet's acquisition of the practice. He said the corporate shift prevented him from continuing as a mixed practitioner, which he loved. 'I had to continue what I loved and that is being a mixed practised vet,' he told the Express.
Julian Norton has previously discussed the mental health challenges of veterinary work. Speaking to the BBC, he said: 'Veterinary work can be quite lonely too. You visit solitary farmers with their animals, 30 minutes of driving in between, not much chance to chat. Fewer people are employed in farming now and if you don't get the chance to discuss the issues things get bottled up.'
