St Austell Vets4Pets

My name is Terry and I am a vet at Vets4Pets in St Austell, Cornwall. I am very proud of our incredible clinic; we have all the latest equipment including a digital xray machine, ultrasound and so much more! I graduated from Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2 and one of my first jobs as a vet (15 years ago!) was here in St Austell. I loved the area so much that it has long been a dream of mine to return. I love how challenging being a vet can be with something different to deal with every day, helping pets and their owners as best I can.

I completed my veterinary degree at the UTAD (Portugal) in December 2014 with a master thesis at NCSU (North Carolina, USA). Soon after, I started working at INEMVET, a Veterinary Hospital in Olhão (Algarve, Portugal). I moved to the UK in February 2017 and on the 1st of March I joined the Vets4Pets team in St. Austell. 

I grew up in Liskeard and, after graduating from university of Nottingham, moved back home to Cornwall where I have worked as a small animal vet ever since. I currently live near Bodmin with my husband, daughter, dog and cat.

I've always had an interest in managing chronic pain and have been using acupuncture for many years. I have been trained with the Western Veterinary Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists (ABVA)

Will graduated from the University of Surrey in 2021 and stayed 'up country' for 3 years before taking the plunge to move back home to Cornwall, where he grew up. Will loves diagnostic imaging and surgery and hopes to pursue a post graduate certificate in one of these topics in the near future,(he also loves hedgehogs!) Outside of work, Will and his partner (who is also a vet), are enjoying spending time exploring their new Cornish surroundings and making new memories with family and friends down here.

I joined the practice in August 2021 after qualifying in 2019. I did a degree in animal health and management before nursing with a bias in diagnostics and laboratory work. Since qualifying, I have completed extra training in surgery and dental care as well as worked in many different setting including first opinion, referral and hospital nursing. I enjoy meeting new patients and their human companions and watching them grow and learn.

I have 2 dogs  (Benson and Koweth which means companion in Cornish) and a cat (Albus) at home as well as a strong willed little daughter Called Clementine

I joined the practice in October 2017 after making a big move down from London. I completed my training and became a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2011. Since then, I have gone on to complete the ISFM feline friendly diploma and have encouraged all staff to embrace the cat friendly handling techniques.

I started working at Vets4Pets in 2021 alongside my previous job as a manager at a restaurant. I have always dreamt of working within the animal industry, Vets4Pets St Austell offered me the opportunity to start my nursing career which I will complete in 2025! I am excited to put my love of animals into helping them and their owners. Outside of work I enjoy competing on my horses and looking after my two crazy dogs and cat Tarquin.

I started my journey at Vets 4 Pets St.Austell in March 2024 as a ANA (animal nursing assistant), which has led onto me starting my career as a student Veterinary nurse. I love animals with a passion and my dream has always been to help them, so I am happy to be making that dream come true. At home I have 4 crazy dogs that keeps be very busy outside of work. I also enjoy helping out at my family’s café when I am not walking my dogs or at the gym.

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1997 and moved from Cornwall to London, gaining as much varied experience, I spent time working in many different environments, including small sole charge practices, large, charity hospitals, and second opinion Veterinary Referral centres.

In 2003 I returned back home to Cornwall and took a position of Head Nurse in a large busy Veterinary Hospital, where my passion for managing a happy productive team was ignited!! I joined Vets4Pets as Practice Manager in September 2018, where I adopted my 'unique' buddy Sky to join my crazy kitty 'Indie'.

After working at Pets at Home for almost 4 years i made the decision to be more involved with the Pet and client care within a veterinary practice. I am going to be working towards and veterinary care assistant qualification and see what the future holds. In my spare time I love outdoor adventures and looking after my little furries

I joined the practice in May 2018, I have developed a passion for animals from a young age and persuaded a career in the Equine Industry for many years. I have wanted a new challenge and I'm excited to start my new venture at Vets 4 Pets St Austell. I look forward to meeting clients and their four legged friends. I'll ensure to offer the best possible care. In my spare time I enjoy outdoor adventures with my young family together with our little dog 'Frankie' the Jack Russell.

I joined the team in January 2020 after moving to Cornwall from Hampshire. I feel very lucky to be part of the team at Vets4Pets St Austell.

I have worked in the veterinary industry for 6 years, both as a receptionist and a nursing assistant. I love meeting all the 4 legged friends that visit us, and their lovely owners. When I am not at work you will most likely find me exploring with my crazy dog Maisie, or having cuddles with my guinea pigs.  

Having moved down from London in 2017 and leaving a job I had enjoyed for 14 years, I was lucky enough to be offered a position here at Vets 4 Pets. I am loving my time here as I do not currently have a pet at home, so I can enjoy all the lovely pets that come in each day. I love reading, knitting and look forward to lots of walks when my next furry family member finds me.

I joined the team in February 2022 after previously working at Pets at Home for 2 years. I would love to pursue a career in Veterinary Nursing eventually and to look after all the furbabies.

When I am not at work, I am often out on long walks with my Labrador 'Peppa' and my German Shepherd 'Koda', or relaxing in the garden with my cat 'Tizzy'.

I joined Vets 4 Pets in November 2023, after working with racehorses for 12 years in the Cotswolds, I soon realised that I was really enjoying the Veterinary side of their care and wished to persue a career in the Veterinary industry.  I feel very lucky that the team has allowed me to join them, and really I'm really excited for my new career. 

I love meeting all the pets that come in to see us, and meeting their lovely owners. In my spare time, I enjoy lots of walks with my crazy Dachshund Rocco and spending time with my family.