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)

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 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.

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 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.  

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.