Meet the team
Meet our team of professional crazy cat people...
Amber Callagan RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Human servant to cat Kiwi
Amber grew up locally and her family had been coming to the previous vet practice at 567 Wilmslow Road for many years.
She joined the Manchester Cat Clinic team in August 2024 having recently completing her training to be a Registered Veterinary Nurse at another local practice. She is excited to be working with just cats and developing her feline nursing skills further.
Amber Dernulc
Receptionist
Human servant to cats Tosh & Bunny
Amber has been a client of MCC since shortly after we opened, and joined the team in October 2024. Having previously worked in the television industry, Amber's people skills and ability to multi task have meant that she has slotted right in to giving our clients outstanding care on reception.
Amber also fosters cats and kittens for Chorlton Cats Charity.
Amy Gavin RVN CertVNECC
Head Veterinary Nurse
Human servant to cats Leo & Noah
Amy joined us from a local emergency and referral hospital, where she gained a certificate in Emergency & Critical Care.
She enjoys training other nurses and has presented CPD for BSAVA and Vets Now. She uses her vast skillset and experience to give the patients of Manchester Cat Clinic the best and most up-to-date care.
Amy was one of our first team members when we opened in May 2023 and was promoted to Head Nurse in September 2023, leading our fantastic RVN team.
Amy is currently on maternity leave.
Amy Hall
Student Veterinary Nurse
Human auntie to cat Ted
Amy joined the team in September 2024 after doing the majority of her veterinary nursing training at a busy emergency and referral hospital. She is due to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in winter 2024/25.
She regularly cat-sits her best friend's Maine Coon Ted and is on the lookout for a feline family member of her own. Amy's partner Craig is an honourary member of the MCC team thanks to his boundless enthusiasm for the practice and for cats in general.
Annika Brown
Receptionist
Human servant to cat Momo
After moving to Manchester from Australia to be nearer to her favourite football team, Anni joined the MCC team in February 2024 from the hospitality industry. She loves being part of the local community in Withington and using her customer service skills to take great care of our clients at the cat clinic.
Charlotte Potts RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Human servant to cats Arwen & Sushi
Originally from Manchester, Charlotte moved to Lincolnshire to train to be a veterinary nurse and then worked in a senior role in a small but busy practice. She is particularly interested in pain management and anaesthesia, and loves educating clients on how to give their cats the best possible lives!
In November 2023, she was thrilled to have the opportunity to move back to her home town and work with cats only at Manchester Cat Clinic.
Dr Daniel Lee BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon & Director
Human servant to cats Ferris & Marty
Dan grew up in Nottinghamshire, moving to Bristol for vet school (where he met Ellie). He is a big Bristol Rovers fan as he has family from the area who took him to games as a child.
Originally a dog person (gasp!), he warmed to cats more and more as a student, undertaking an elective in Feline Medicine during his final year and emerging a full feline convert.
He worked at a number of busy practices in the West Midlands, then New Zealand, then Manchester & Cheshire, before opening Manchester Cat Clinic with Ellie in 2023.
Dan has a special interest in feline dentistry and accepts referrals for this from other local practices.
Dr Ellie Lee BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon & Director
Human servant to cats Ferris & Marty
Ellie grew up in Macclesfield and has been a cat person for as long as she can remember - her first word as a baby was "cat"!
Qualifying as a vet from the University of Bristol, she was awarded the Head of School Prize "for an outstanding student nominated by their peers".
She also volunteers for the British Small Animal Veterinary Association, chairing the North West Regional Committee and sitting on Council.
Ellie has a particular interest in geriatric disease management and learning how to run a business in a socially conscious way. She is currently studying for the Veterinary Management Group / Institute of Leadership & Management Diploma in Veterinary Leadership & Management after passing the Award with distinction in May 2024.
Dr Eloise Quince BVetMed PGCertVPS MANZCVS(Medicine of Cats UK) CertAVP(SAMF) MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Human servant to cats Autumn & Bramble, plus Labrador Webley & Dalmatian Ruger
Growing up in rural Cambridgeshire, Eloise moved to London to study veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, graduating in 2016.
After working in mixed, exotic and small animal practice around the country, Eloise decided her true clinical passion was treating cats and she gained her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice while working in a busy hospital on the Norfolk Coast. Eloise then became a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in the Medicine of Cats UK Chapter, gaining further insight into caring for our feline friends!
She is now an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine - Feline and continues to expand her knowledge to improve care and welfare for feline patients.
Katie Sumner-Walker RVN ISFMCertFN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Human servant to cats Batman & Squishy
Katie joined us when we first opened from a practice in Cheshire, where she was often the go-to person for making sure the hospital was running smoothly and helped her previous practice gain ISFM accreditation. In August 2024 Katie gained her ISFM Certificate in Feline Nursing, passing with distinction.
As well as being a mum to two young daughters, she is a Girl Guide leader and a Vet Nurse Ambassador, speaking to school aged children on a voluntary basis about veterinary nursing.
Katie also enjoys organising fun things for the team and makes sure that we never forget anyone's birthday!
Laura Langston BSc
Client & Cat Care Assistant
Human servant to cat Jupiter
Having moved to Manchester from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to study Zoology at university, Laura fell in love with the city and decided to stay after graduating.
While working in retail, she enjoyed going the extra mile to provide great customer service and now combines these skills with her love for animals and compassionate manner at Manchester Cat Clinic.
Dr Lauren Green BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Human servant to cat Merlin
Originally from Leeds, Lauren graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (London) before moving to Manchester to work in a local chain of busy small animal practices. She joined the Manchester Cat Clinic team in November 2023. Lauren enjoys all aspects of feline practice but particularly ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.
Outside of work, Lauren is a keen crafter and regularly takes part in Cats Protection's "Craft for Cats".
Lilli Bowers
Practice Manager
Human servant to cat Frank (aka Baby Moon)
Lilli joins us after a career change from the craft brewing and hospitality industry. Recognising that cats are even better than beer, she joined the Manchester Cat Clinic team in July 2023 as our Practice Administrator and was thrilled to be able to use her skills to help improve the lives of cats. In June 2024, she took on more responsibility in the practice and was promoted to Practice Manager.
Outside of work, she fosters cats for a local charity and enjoys art and photography.
Michelle Flower
Client & Cat Care Assistant
Human servant to cat Princess Aura
Michelle worked for the RSPCA for many years and continues to volunteer for them as a fosterer. She has fostered over 100 cats and enjoys helping nervous cats come out of their shell.
As well as working with us, she also co-created and manages the Camden Fringe Festival, and is a keen runner, volunteering for Vegan Runners UK and parkrun UK.
Sally Hincks
Client & Cat Care Assistant
Human servant to cats Pappu, Petra & Ponni
Sally had a varied and interesting work history before joining us, including, customer service, management, business support, upholstery, and most recently helping to rehabilitate people recovering from brain injuries, as well as volunteering for a local cat charity. The overriding theme is her love for giving people (and cats) outstanding care and service.
She loves meeting lots of gorgeous cats every day, both in reception and when assisting the clinical team. If there is ever a quiet moment, it is guaranteed that you'll find Sally making friends with one of our inpatients!
Sarah King RVN ISFMCertFN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Human servant to cats Harold Thomas, Olive Oil Jelly & Ost
Sarah met Ellie at her previous job, and knew as soon as she heard that Ellie was opening a cat-only vets that she wanted to join the team.
Having previously gained an ISFM certificate in Feline Nursing, Sarah is now studying the Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour (Feline) and is on the way to becoming a qualified feline behaviour technician.
Sarah has a great way with cats and has three very spoilt rescues of her own (as well as one human son).
Dr Sarah Williams BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
More information coming soon
Sinead Murphy
Client & Cat Care Assistant
Sinead has worked as a veterinary care assistant for many years. She is currently training to be a vet at the University of Liverpool and is due to qualify in 2028.
She is a great help to us & our patients during university holidays, providing cover both on reception and caring for inpatients when members of our team are having a much-deserved holiday.
Siobhan Riley RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Siobhan is joining the practice in April 2024, having worked and trained as a veterinary nurse in a busy Manchester based referral and emergency hospital for the last 7 years. Her veterinary interests are internal medicine, cardiology and anaesthesia.
She has a lovely little girl called Ella, and is dog mum to Peggy, but is currently in the market for a feline child! Siobhan is excited to learn some new skills and build a relationship with the lovely cats and clients at MCC.
Ferris Bueller Rasputin Lee
Feline Solutions Executive
Ferris was found in a bush aged six weeks and taken to a local vet practice, where he persuaded a vet called Dan to take him home. He lost his tail after a dog attack aged 10 months and has never forgiven the dog community.
Ferris does not contribute anything to the running of the practice but still insists on being paid in Dreamies and chin tickles. He exclusively works from home.
His hobbies include kissing everything he sees and making as much noise as possible when hungry.
Marty McFly Augustus Lee
Head of Quality Control
Servant to nobody but his stomach
Marty was left at a vet practice by someone who couldn't care for him aged six weeks and persuaded a vet called Dan to take him home.
Marty works from home and his main duties involve making biscuits. He particularly enjoys charming the neighbours into feeding him things he shouldn't have (such as bowls of cream)
He does not like hairdryers or other cats (except Ferris).
Could you be the next member of the Manchester Cat Clinic team?
Visit our Careers page for more information about job opportunities.
Even if we don't have a vacancy, we are always happy to hear from qualified vets and veterinary nurses who may be interested in working with us in the future.
Who is who at Manchester Cat Clinic?
Our team is made up of a number of different important roles who work together to deliver outstanding care for you and your cat.
Support Team
Reception
Our front of house team are here to make sure that our clients are well cared for, our schedule is well organised and communication across the practice is top notch. Their duties include...
Welcoming you when you arrive at the clinic
Keeping our waiting area "Cat Friendly" by providing Feliway-sprayed blankets, treats and calming methods
Managing our diary and billing
Dispensing and ordering stock
Keeping the practice clean and organised
Updating our social media accounts
Client & Cat Care Assistants
Our care assistant team are here to look after both you and your cats. As well as doing some front of house work, they also work closely with our vets and veterinary nurses to deliver outstanding patient care and keep the practice running smoothly. Their day-to-day duties include...
Assisting our vets and nurses with cat handling and inpatient care
Providing updates when your cat is staying with us
Running in-house blood & urine tests
Practice Administrator
Our Practice Administrator helps to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
She helps with the Directors' admin burden to allow them plenty of time to focus on their patients. Her duties include...
Processing insurance claims
Paying bills & bookkeeping
Booking student placements
Fire safety checks
She also spends some time on our front desk to allow our Client & Cat Care Assistants to spend more time doing hands on patient care.
Registered Veterinary Nurses
Our highly skilled team of RVNs have a wealth of experience caring for cats. The title of Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) can only be used by nurses who have undergone extensive training, education and passed the required assessments to be added to the register of veterinary nurses held by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
RVNs are an integral part of the veterinary team and perform a many duties, including...
Monitoring & maintaining anaesthesia
Administering medication and fluids
Monitoring and caring for hospitalised patients
Taking and running lab samples
Running nurse consultations, including weight management, diabetes and senior clinics
Taking x-rays
Scaling teeth and taking dental x-rays
Veterinary Surgeons
Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) have studied for at least five years at university before qualifying as vets. They can diagnose medical problems, prescribe medicines, perform surgery and dental procedures, and offer advice on cat care and medical concerns throughout your cat's life. They are the cat equivalent of doctors, surgeons and dentists all rolled into one!
All of our veterinary surgeons are experienced with all aspects of feline general practice but some of them have special interests in certain areas.
MCC Team Values
Cats' quality of life comes first
We create an environment for cat healthcare which minimises stress, is tailored to their specific needs and is based on the latest evidence and expertise.
We take a thoughtful approach to decision making and advice, taking into account the cat and owner's individual circumstances. What is right for one cat might not be for another.Outstanding service does good and feels good
Our commitment to outstanding client service helps more cats receive quality healthcare as their owners are happier to bring them to the vet.
We take career satisfaction from working to a high standard and being a valuable part of the local community.Our team supports each other to lead fulfilled lives
We encourage a culture of kindness, openness and good humour. We value the input and professional development of every member of the team.
We pay at least the Real Living Wage and provide suitable working hours, conditions and remuneration that staff can wind down after work and lead a dignified life.