Shape Your Career with an Independent, Modern Practice that Champions Work–Life Balance. At Edhen Vets, we understand the importance of flexibility, career development, and a supportive team environment. We are proud to be the only practice in the South West to hold Flexee accreditation, underscoring our genuine commitment to promoting a healthy work–life balance for our team.
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.
Edhen Vets is an independent, small animal practice founded in Truro in 2021. Since then, we have grown steadily, opening a second clinic in Newquay in 2023. Our team now includes 7 vets, 7 RVNs, 3 SVNs, and a dedicated group of client care advisors. Together, we are united by our focus on clinical excellence, collaborative teamwork, and a shared passion for animal welfare.
Rachel enjoys surgery, Lois focuses on medicine, Kate and Sophie excel as GP vets, and Megan—who joined us this year—has a particular interest in ECC and imaging. We also benefit from the expertise of visiting specialists, including cardiologist Dr Fiona Tomczynska and Advanced Practitioner in small animal surgery, Katie Lenton, enabling us to keep many advanced cases in-house.
Whether it’s CPD, certificates, or investment in new equipment, we are committed to helping our colleagues thrive. We are also proud to support animal charities abroad through the Edhen Welfare Foundation, which contributes to neutering projects and the establishment of veterinary clinics in developing countries.
In terms of facilities, we are well equipped with DR X-ray, ultrasound, a comprehensive in-house laboratory, and advanced tools such as laparoscopy, DR dental X-ray, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy.
No targets bar clinical excellence and providing the best client and animal care possible. The practice approach to a flexible working role means I have been able to adapt my career to family life, so nobody misses out. We are a really close-knit and nurturing team, fostering a culture where ideas, suggestions and new titbits from recent CPD are actively encouraged. Edhen is a workplace that genuinely supports learning and development, with an open-minded approach to new ideas and ways of working. It is a flexible and accommodating environment, with staff wellbeing and job satisfaction at its core. Only recently, was I telling the people we met on holiday that I was blessed with having the best job, working with the best people. I have been working as a 2nd year student nurse at Edhen since December. I have found it is an ideal practice for a student to thrive in, as there is usually so much going on and lots of experience to gain. Everyone here takes their role seriously and will go above and beyond for the animals, clients and colleagues, but can also have a laugh and enjoy socials outside of work. The flexibility of the practice means that each employee has a weekly rota that they are happy with. Everyone at Edhen gets along so well, we are all very like-minded people - we genuinely care about our clients and their pets so much, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously! We often have staff socials, which are always an incredible night and such a laugh! We drink, play games, eat good food, and enjoy each other’s company outside of the practice - everyone loves the staff socials!
When days get a little crazy, we’re in it together, we help each other out, and we work as a team. Caitlin, Client Care
This role presents an excellent opportunity to explore your professional interests while helping to shape the future of our services. Ideally, we are seeking an experienced vet with a medical bias or a medicine certificate holder to further strengthen our clinical offering. You will be supported by engaged, approachable directors who work alongside you, as well as a highly capable nursing team with a strong interest in medicine.
That said, if medicine is not your primary focus but our ethos and way of working resonate with you, we would still be delighted to hear from you.
At Edhen Vets, flexible working is more than a policy—it is part of our culture. Each of our vets has an individually tailored rota designed around their lifestyle and commitments, and we remain the only South West practice accredited by Flexee. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time hours, half days, or other arrangements, we are happy to discuss what works best for you.
We would particularly value someone willing to contribute to our out-of-hours rota, which is designed to be both manageable and rewarding. The team shares the workload, and you can choose between whole or split weekends. On-call duties are optional and compensated, with most colleagues committing to one night per week.
The team benefits from weekly deliveries of healthy snack boxes, and we prioritise regular social events—our Christmas party, summer celebration, and annual trip to the CVA Ball are much-anticipated highlights. Salary £60,000–£70,000 (DOE and OOH commitment), plus call-out fees/bonuses
~6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
~ Flexible working options (full- or part-time considered)
~ Uncapped CPD, membership of your choice, and career development support
~ Professional fees paid (RCVS and VDS)
~ Visa sponsorship available
~ Please feel free to visit us for a coffee and an informal chat, give us a call, or apply directly.