Ruth Bernard

Hadleigh

I joined Highcliff in 2002 as a receptionist and then, in 2005, I passed my animal nursing assistant exams with distinction. I qualified as veterinary nurse in 2010 and I went on in 2011 to complete the BSAVA VN merit in anaesthesia, analgesia and emergency critical care and in 2012 I then gained a BSAVA VN merit in surgical nursing. I became a clinical coach in 2012 to train the next generation of nurses and in 2014 I became the head nurse at Hadleigh. I run the diabetic and asthma clinics at Hadleigh. I enjoy working with all animals especially cats, exotics and wildlife.

I own a Patterdale terrier, one rescue cat and two British shorthaired cats. In my spare time I raise awareness for rhino conservation and do home checks for rescue dogs when they need me.