Veterinary nurses

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.

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.

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.

Hollie worked as a Saturday girl at Clifton Villa for two years, before becoming a kennel nurse in July 2016. She then completed her level three veterinary nursing course, 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.

Emily obtained a foundation degree in Veterinary Nursing in 2021. 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.

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.

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.

Lisa joined Clifton Villa in 2015 as a student nurse, qualified in 2018 and then returned to Clifton Villa in 2020 after taking some time out to locum and see practice around Devon and Cornwall. Lisa enjoys surgical nursing and emergency work.

Outside of work can be found on the beach or more likely on horseback.

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 has now started her level 3 Veterinary Nursing course 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.

Freya moved to Cornwall and joined Clifton Villa at the end of 2021 to complete her Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. In practice she particularly enjoy diagnostics and medical nursing. Freya has a cat and two guinea pigs, and outside of work she enjoy countryside walks, reading and playing the piano.

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 and is now training as a Student Veterinary Nurse. 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. 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.

Amy started at Clifton Villa in September 2021 as a Patient Care Assistant to pursue her love of animals, and is hoping to start her nursing in the future. Outside of work Amy loves going to the gym and wintery beach walks as well as a love for food and her Cavalier King Charles called Marshal.