Veterinary Assistant (33.75 hours per week)

Dogs Trust; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Dogs Trust is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for 33.75 hours per week at our Glasgow Rehoming Centre. The role involves assisting in the veterinary suite, supporting the Veterinary Nurse, transferring dogs to local practices, and kennel support as needed. The deadline for applications is 13 October 2026.

The successful candidate will be reliable, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication skills and a passion for canine welfare.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Reliability and flexibility to work independently or in a team.
• A qualification in animal care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to dogs in the veterinary suite, including cleaning, food preparation and monitoring recovery kennels.
• Support the Veterinary Nurse with the smooth running of the suite, including cleaning a clinical environment, scheduling appointments, and supporting consultations and adopter meetings.
• Transfer dogs to and from local veterinary practices for surgery.
• Support kennels team as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Reliability

Education

Animal care qualification

Job description

Veterinary Assistant (33.75 hours per week)

Application Deadline: 13 October 2026

Department: Rehoming

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: £23,850 pro-rata (full time equivalent £26,500) per year + benefits

Description

Are you an efficient, pro-active dog-lover who is passionate about ensuring dogs in our care receive excellent veterinary care?

We’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant to assist in the efficient running of our veterinary suite at our rehoming centre.

What does this role do?

As Veterinary Assistant, you’ll:

• provide excellent care to dogs in staying in the veterinary suite, including cleaning, food preparation and monitoring recovery kennels,
• support the Veterinary Nurse with the smooth running of the suite, from maintaining a clean clinical environment and scheduling appointments, to supporting with consultations and meetings with adopters,
• transfer dogs to and from local veterinary practices for surgery,
• support our teams in kennels occasionally.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be reliable and flexible, with the ability to work on your own initiative or in a team to ensure that our dogs receive an excellent standard of care. You’ll also need excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to empathise with colleagues and adopters, handling the potentially emotionally demanding elements of the role. While a qualification in animal care is desirable, we welcome applications from enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about our work and have a commitment to our aims and objectives.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 21st and 22nd October at Glasgow Rehoming Centre.

What does this team do?

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they are able to find a loving new home, and the success of our centres wouldn't be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.