Jemma Gillespie-Boarer
Horley,Surrey
Summary
I am currently employed as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) at Priory Veterinary Surgeons, where I am experienced in both independent and team-based roles, including lone working during out-of-hours (OOH) shifts. I thrive in a busy practice environment and make effective use of my time, consistently committing fully to every task I undertake. I am dedicated to continuous professional development and welcome feedback as a means of improving my skills. I enjoy both client-facing and non-client-facing responsibilities, ranging from nurse consultations to the monitoring of anaesthetics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Priory Veterinary Surgeons
Reigate, Surrey
08.2025 - Current
- Provide nurse consultations including; pre and post operative checks for spays and castrates, dental checks, nail clips, preventative health care treatment, vaccinations and more.
- Conducted laboratory tests for accurate disease diagnosis.
- Performed dental cleanings to promote oral health in pets.
- Lone working at night as Priory Veterinary Surgeons provide their own OOH's service.
- Preparing and monitoring patients for anaesthesia.
- Assisting on reception with booking consultations, procedures and taking payment.
Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN)
Priory Veterinary Surgeons
Reigate, Surrey
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Initially started as an ACA (animal care assistant) before becoming an SVN in 2022. As an SVN I had the same responsibilities as an RVN.
Kennel supervisor
Orchard Farm Kennels and Cattery
Outwood, Surrey
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Arranging the weekly pay roll
- Training, organising and discipling staff
- Organising the staff rota/shift patterns
- Liaising with customers/local authorities
- Ensuring the kennels run smoothly when the managers are absent
- Overseeing the office, taking payments, welcoming customers
- Admin duties involving data input
- Organising meetings
- Answering emails
- Driving jobs
- Ensuring monthly health checks take place
Dog Walker
Pet Love & Care
Reigate, Surrey
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Transporting and walking groups of dogs from clients houses
- Pet pop ins if an animal needs checking on or let out for the toilet as well as home stays which involve staying in the client's house while they are away and looking after their pets.
- I did this part time along side supervising the kennels.
Waitress
Nando's
Gatwick Airport, Surrey
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
- Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
- Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff.
Education
GCSEs -
Oakwood School
Horley, Surrey 09.2008 - 06.2013
A-Levels -
Reigate College
Surrey 09.2013 - 06.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - Veterinary Nursing
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
08.2025 -
Skills
- Animal and client empathy
- Clinical hygiene standards
- Comforting demeanour
- Decision-Making under stress
- Patient restraining techniques
- Lone or team working
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Priory Veterinary Surgeons
08.2025 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Veterinary Nursing
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
08.2025 -
Student Veterinary Nurse (SVN)
Priory Veterinary Surgeons
01.2021 - 08.2025
Dog Walker
Pet Love & Care
09.2019 - 09.2020
Kennel supervisor
Orchard Farm Kennels and Cattery
04.2017 - 12.2020
Waitress
Nando's
05.2014 - 04.2017
A-Levels -
Reigate College
09.2013 - 06.2015
GCSEs -
Oakwood School
09.2008 - 06.2013