We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Team: UK Cat Centre Veterinary Clinic
Location: Haywards Heath, East Sussex
Work pattern: 28 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm with 1 hour lunch
Salary: Up to £24,647.86 per year
Contract: Permanent
Responsibilities of our Vet Nurse:
Prepare patients and assist the Vet with examinations, surgery and record-keeping
Provide post-operative care of patients
Maintain clinic hygiene
Communicate with cat centre staff to ensure the smooth running of the clinic and rounds
Support veterinary students completing clinical EMS at the UKCC Veterinary Clinic
About the UK Cat Centre Veterinary team:
Our Veterinary clinic team provides care for cats going through the rehoming process, ensuring cats are healthy and ensure consistent welfare led care to the cats in the Cat Centre
Our team is made up of two Vets and two Nurses
What we’re looking for in our Vet Nurse:
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Experience of working in a small animal practice
Experience in a rescue and rehoming in charity
Experience of feral cat trap/neuter/return work
Self-motivation with the ability to multi-task and work independently
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
and much more, which you can learn about on our Careers website
Application closing date: 13 February 2026
Interview date: 26 February 2026
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form
in-person interview at the centre
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation – where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals’ experience and can reach and partner all areas of society – is crucial if we’re to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.
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