Veterinary Nurse

Dogs Trust; Harefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogs Trust Harefield is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Veterinary Team at Harefield Rehoming Centre. You will work closely with the centre team to deliver high standards of veterinary care and welfare for our dogs.

The role covers routine veterinary care, maintaining clinical protocols, assisting with transfers to/from the local veterinary surgery and post‑surgery care. A full, clean UK driving licence and empathy for dogs and people are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with UK registration.
• Charity/re-homing experience desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine veterinary care and welfare for dogs.
• Maintain clinical protocols and post-surgery care.
• Support transfer of dogs to/from local veterinary surgery.
• Provide informal training to staff on veterinary procedures.

Skills

Veterinary nursing

Dog handling

Clinical protocols

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Are you a Vet Nurse who is passionate about animal welfare, loves dogs and is looking for an excellent work life balance?

We are seeking a registered Vet Nurse to join the Veterinary Team based at Harefield Rehoming Centre.

What does this role do?

As Vet Nurse, you will:

• work closely with the Dogs Trust rehoming centre team to help provide excellent veterinary care and welfare to our dogs,
• be involved with routine veterinary care, maintaining clinical protocols, assisting with the transfer of dogs to/from the local veterinary surgery and providing post-surgery care,
• be a point of contact regarding veterinary assistance for the centre team, helping to ensure that protocols are adhered to by providing informal, occasional training to staff.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role you will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with an appreciation of handling dogs in accordance with Dogs Trust guidelines, using positive reinforcement techniques. Experience of working in a rehoming/charity establishment would be desirable, but a full induction is provided. You will be able to show empathy and understanding towards both dogs and people and be committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care and customer service. You will also need a full, clean UK driving licence.

The working pattern for this role would be:

Week 1 - 4 and a half days (Thursday half day)