Veterinary Nurse
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | East Sussex, RH17 7TT |
| Company: | Cats Protection |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG2749-CWO160 |
Summary
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
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?
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 here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
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 recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
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
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?
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 here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
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 recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.