- as a veterinary surgeon working with animals over many years he put animal welfare first
- served Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC) as a Trustee council member,
- DEFRA England Implementation Group (EIG) where he was responsible for developing the animal health & welfare strategy in companion animals.
- Founder and Chairman until 2019 of the Companion Animal Sector Council (CASC) which worked to bring together the various parts of the companion animal sector, liaising between the groups and with DEFRA through AHWBE
- PAWSI on developing standards for trainers of performing animals, through PAWSI he has worked closely with the DEFRA Animal Welfare Act team on how to develop a system for monitoring circus. He was a member of the Scientific review group which examined evidence on circus for the Minister
- Pets at Home as an independent veterinary adviser until 2024
- member of the RSPCA/Freedom Foods Trout Panel
Because of this interest we are actively working with trout farmers and the BTA in looking at methods for monitoring and improving fish welfare.
We have also been very involved in working with film and TV producers who want to work with animals in productions, ensuring best practice for trainers and well planned, safe secure filming.
Peter has now retired from clinical practice but still continues with some consultancy, and supports vStreamline Veterinary who have taken on the trout farm work.
