
Brian Faulkner
Brian graduated from the University of Edinburgh Vet School in 1995 and has worked in over 250 practices as a clinical locum, before spending the last 25 years building and running his own veterinary practices from start-up. He currently owns and works as a clinician three days a week at his practice in Suffolk.
Brian was named UK Petplan Vet of the Year in 2008, and is a past president or co-founder of several veterinary associations. He speaks regularly at conferences in the UK and abroad, and also works as a coach and consultant to other practices. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Vet School, and in 2020 was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for outstanding contribution to clinical practice, followed by the RCVS Inspiration Award in 2022.
Articles by Brian Faulkner
UK Pet Medicine Prescription Rules: Why Required
In the UK, certain veterinary medicines are classed as prescription-only (POM-V). This means you need a valid prescription from a registered veterinary…
February 10, 2026
Ordering Prescription Pet Medications Online UK
Buying your pet's prescription-only medications online is easy and cost-effective. Ashcroft 4 Pets makes it convenient to order your pet's medications at…
November 12, 2025
Ashcroft 4 Pets – Regulated by Ashcroft Pharmacy
For over 15 years, we've been helping families across the UK with trusted online medication services at Ashcroft Pharmacy. Now, our family…
November 12, 2025