Veterinary nurses

Abi has been at Clifton Villa since 2012 where she started as a SVN. Since then she has become a qualified RVN and is now head nurse of our Truro, Camborne and Tregony surgeries. She enjoys surgical nursing and loves the job satisfaction that it brings. She hopes to complete an advanced nursing course in the future to further her skills. Outside of work she enjoys walking her Dalmatian, Rocky and riding her horses.

Gemma qualified as veterinary nurse in 2012 after studying an honours degree in veterinary nursing science at Hartpury College. Gemma has worked within the Clifton Villa team since 2007, starting off as a Saturday girl. In January 2018 she became head veterinary nurse at our Newquay site. Gemma has two bunnies and when not spending time with them she loves being with her family and friends as well as enjoying the outdoors.

Molly is a qualified RVN, having worked at Clifton Villa since 2014. She has a menagerie of animals at home but her favourites have to be her grumpy cat, Emily and her guinea pigs, Ellie and Russell. When Molly is not looking after animals, she enjoys spending time with friends.

Jenny has been working with Clifton Villa since 2003, she qualified in 2011. Jenny has three children which takes up most of her time but in between she enjoys walking her dog Widget, who along with his brothers and sister were hand reared by herself and other members of staff. Jenny also does charity work for British Divers Marine Life Rescue where she is assistant coordinator and active medic rescuing marine animals around the Cornish coast.

Jenna started as a student nurse at Clifton villa and qualified in 2010. She has a keen interest in nursing of exotic species, specifically rabbits and guinea pigs. She is hoping to work towards a certificate in this area of nursing. Hobbies outside of work include running and long scenic walks with her three dogs.

Kate qualified as an RVN in 2016, having joined Clifton Villa in 2015. She owns a Westie, a Labrador and Guinea Pigs and enjoys dog agility and horse riding. In the practice Kate has a particular interest in weight and dental clinics.

Jenny came to Clifton Villa as a second year student back in 2013 and qualified in April 2015. Since qualifying she has done further training and is now the Pet Health Counsellor at Newquay, and is a familiar face to many clients bringing their animals in for nurse clinics. At home Jenny has a Ragdoll cat called Paintpot and a Cocker Spaniel called Millie. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and spending time with her friends and family.

Steph likes inpatient care and being able to see a case through and recover, that's where she gets the most satisfaction. Having achieved a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing Steph would like to top up her degree and gain some more experience with exotics in the future. She is also keen to do some voluntary work oversees. In her spare time Steph enjoys long walks with her dog Murphy.

Abi started at Clifton Villa in July 2016. She rotates around the Truro, Tregony and Camborne branches. At work Abi enjoys nursing all animals but has a keen interest in nursing the canine cases. She also enjoys working out of hours dealing with emergency procedures. Out of work Abi enjoys spending time with her two dogs and six horses as well as baking treats for the Clifton Villa team.

Hollie worked as a Saturday girl at Clifton Villa for two years, before becoming a kennel nurse in July 2016. She is starting her level three veterinary nursing course in September, attending Duchy College one day a week. Hollie has a black Labrador called Jake, who enjoys swimming at the local beaches on her lunch break. Hollie’s hobbies include riding her cheeky pony on the weekends, looking after her ducks and chickens, going for long dog walks and spending time with her friends and family.

Holly is a student veterinary nurse at Clifton villa having started in April 2016. Holly holds a level three diploma in animal management and has previous experience working in kennels, both rescue and boarding. Holly has a pet dog named Buddy and her hobbies are surf boat rowing, kayaking and exploring Cornwall with her pal Buddy.

Felicity worked as an independent dog groomer before joining Clifton Villa in September 2017 as a student veterinary nurse, attending Duchy College two days a week. She has a rescue dog named Poppy, a cat named Toffee and numerous tropical fish. In her spare time she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog and swimming. Within practice Felicity has a particular interest in canine behaviour, nutrition and complementary therapies.

Jasmine started her veterinary nurse training in September 2018 and joined Clifton Villa Veterinary Surgery in the November. She had previously completed an animal management course at Duchy College, and enjoys all aspects of nursing, especially in-patient care. When she's not at work Jasmine loves being outdoors.

Emily is currently in her final year of the foundation degree in Veterinary Nursing. In practice she enjoys all aspects of nursing, especially looking after the in-patients. Outside of work Emily enjoys long walks with her dog Bosun and going paddle boarding.

Allana has been with Clifton Villa since 2015 and loves working with the team. She attended Duchy College in 2012 and completed animal care levels two and three. In 2015 she qualified as an animal care assistant. On Allana’s days off she likes to take her dog, Dexter, for walks around the country and spends time with her horse, Cleo, taking her to local shows and riding her.

Fran joined Clifton Villa in January 2018 and is aiming to become a veterinary nurse in the future. She has had a passion for animals since she was a child and holds a foundation degree in zoological conservation. In her spare time Fran loves to cuddle her leopard gecko 'Geks' and her feisty, loveable cat, Bob. When Fran isn't looking after animals she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Gemma started at Clifton Villa in September 2019, completing work experience at our Newquay branch for her Level 3 Animal Management Diploma. After completing her diploma in July 2020, she started work at our Truro branch as a Patient Care Assistant.

Gemma hopes to start the level 3 Veterinary Nursing course in the near future and is very excited to learn new skills. Outside of work, she enjoys taking part in local musical productions, taking care of her dog Ruby and cat Riley and spending time with her friends and family.