Matt, a
Yorkshire
Vet
Welcome to Matt Jackson-Smith’s website, as seen on *The Yorkshire Vet*, Channel 5’s *On the Farm* series and *Our Great Yorkshire Life*—where animals, adventure, and a dash of humour all come together.
Here you’ll find my latest blogs, behind-the-scenes stories, and insights into the veterinary world. If you would like to book me for events or speaking, this is the place to get in touch. And don’t forget to check out my book—written to inspire, entertain, and share the wonders of veterinary life.
About Matt
Matt works as a full time mixed practice vet in Yorkshire in the North of England and has done so for over 10 years. He graduated from the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014.
Matt has a passion for large animals and the exotic and has recently completed a certificate in exotic animal medicine.
Matt first appeared along with his colleagues on the popular television series the Yorkshire Vet in 2020 and has since appeared on Channel 5’s ‘on the farm’ series featuring the team at cannon hall farm.
Matt’s first book ‘my life as a yorkshire vet’ was released on October 11th 2024 and details his life as a modern day vet, encompassing all the highs and lows of the veterinary profession, working through covid and continually re-discovering his passion in an ever changing environment.
Book Title
‘A rollercoaster ride of emotion, from the hilarious to the incredibly sad, Matt embraces it all with his unswerving dedication and love for his work. Whoever reads this book will undoubtedly endorse this view’
Peter Wright
Matt’s Adventures on the Yorkshire Vet
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I absolutely love the chance for a London trip so I thought I’d give you a bit of behind the scenes!
Big thanks to the team @stormandalexison5 for having me, great to see you again and great to meet some new faces too! I had a fab time!
📺🎥🤳🐴🐍🐄🦎🐕🐈⬛🦜🐅🐑🐒🩸💉🚝🇬🇧
#yorkshirevet #vetlife #daytrip #londontown
Okay, so a lot of you have asked about this video, and yes, it was incredibly satisfying.
This little guy had managed, all on his own, to pass this bladder stone from his bladder down into his cloaca (rear opening)… and unsurprisingly, it got stuck at the final hurdle. The only thing noticed beforehand was a small amount of blood when he passed a poo.
It’s absolutely incredible he got this far, as many stones — especially at this size — require surgical removal, never mind one this mushroom shape!
They’re made of urate crystals and can take months, and in this case, I suspect could be years to form.
🐢🐢🐢😳😲
And if you’re wondering what the pink appendage is… well, if you’ve never seen a tortoise penis before… you have now.
#tortoise
#vetlife
Happy New Year 2026!! From our lot to yours!! 🎉🍾🥳
#2026 #happnewyear
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