Viewers love to watch animals on TV. I currently appear weekly on Ireland AM, and I’ve also worked with RTE, Ireland’s national television station, as the resident vet on a weekly children’s programme called Echo Island which ran for six seasons. I am always happy to take part in any television work that helps to present a positive image of pets, and to both entertain and educate viewers about animal related issues.
TV3: Ireland AM
For the past eleven years, I have appeared every Wednesday morning on TV3’s Ireland AM as the resident veterinary surgeon. My regular spot is simply known as “Pete The Vet”.
Each week, I bring along a different pet to highlight a particular subject or medical condition. The weekly feature also accepts viewer queries by email or text, covering a wide range of different questions people may have about their pets.
TV3: Animal A&E
Animal A&E is hugely successful series produced by TV3 that ran for five series between 2009 and 2014. Pete joined the Animal A&E team as their resident vet as they travelled around Ireland reporting on animal welfare issues. The aim of Animal A&E was to give viewers an insight into the many aspects of animal care and welfare affecting Ireland. The programme has been sold overseas and is still shown today in a number of different countries. Production of the series is on “pause” at the moment, but given its popularity, it may return in the future.
UK Television Appearances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCfrVFQXa3I&feature=youtu.be
In recent times, I’ve been doing more television work in the UK, building on the national profile that I’ve gained from my weekly column in the Daily Telegraph.
I have appeared on BBC Breakfast, with Kate Silverton and Bill Turnbull, discussing the relative intelligence of dogs and cats. I have also worked with BBC’s Rip Off Britain, covering issues involving pet insurance and internet pharmacies, and taken part in More 4’s coverage of Crufts in Birmingham.
Television Adverts: Allianz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfh8DLjur_A&feature=youtu.be
In 2010, I made two television ads with Allianz to promote the benefits of pet insurance.
Television Adverts: Dogs Trust
In 2006 I was involved in two television advertisements for the Ireland-wide dog neutering campaign organised by Dogs Trust, the international dog charity. The stray dog problem is a particular concern of mine, and I was very happy to be able to help with this issue.
