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Dr Carol Gray is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Veterinary Nursing at Hartpury University, where she leads postgraduate programs including the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing. She previously served as a lecturer at the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science for 12 years and has a background in veterinary practice and clinic ownership. She holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham and an MA from Keele University, with expertise in veterinary ethics and socio-legal studies.
- PhD in Law, University of Birmingham (2019)
- MA in Medical Ethics and Law, Keele University (2012)
- PGCertMedEd, University of Dundee (2005)
Her research focuses on informed consent, shared decision-making, end-of-life care, and veterinary humanities. She is co-convenor of Veterinary Humanities UK and a member of the RCVS Ethics Review Panel. Her recent work explores ethical challenges in veterinary practice and the role of contextualised care.
Her recent publications (2023–2024) reflect a strong trend in veterinary ethics, informed consent processes, and humanities-informed veterinary practice. These works appear in journals like Veterinary Record and specialist publications, often addressing client communication, conscientious objection, and ethical frameworks in clinical and research settings.
- Member, RCVS Ethics Review Panel (2016–present)
- Honorary Ethics Consultant, University of Edinburgh (2019–present)
- External Examiner, Royal Veterinary College (2023–present)
- Co-convenor, Veterinary Humanities UK
Dr Gray supervises PhD students and is actively involved in research projects, including a 2023–2024 study on euthanasia decision-making in veterinary and wildlife communities. She has served as an external examiner and delivered invited talks on open science, 3Rs, and informed consent. She contributes to academic leadership through the Hartpury Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee.
She leads the Hartpury Veterinary Nursing Research group and collaborates nationally through networks like Veterinary Humanities UK. Her work bridges clinical practice, ethics, and education, promoting a humanistic and ethically grounded approach to veterinary care.
