Veterinary Nurse (15 hours per week)

Dogs Trust Company Limited; Wickford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare organization in Wickford is seeking a part-time Veterinary Nurse to deliver exceptional care to dogs. The role involves working within a rehoming center, performing routine veterinary tasks, and supporting the veterinary care protocols. Ideal candidates will be registered vets with a passion for animal welfare and experience in similar settings. The position offers a balanced work-life with no weekend commitments.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous CPD allowance

RCVS fees paid

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience handling dogs according to Dogs Trust guidelines.
• Experience in a rehoming or charity establishment is desirable.
• Possess a full, clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent veterinary care and welfare to dogs.
• Assist with routine veterinary care and maintain clinical protocols.
• Train staff on veterinary care protocols informally.

Skills

Empathy towards animals

Understanding of positive reinforcement techniques

Veterinary care knowledge

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Job description

Veterinary Nurse (15 hours per week)

Application Deadline: 21 November 2025

Department: Veterinary and Welfare

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Basildon

Compensation: £13,366 per year + benefits

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 in our rehoming centre in Basildon. This role is part time for 15 hours per week, and the current working pattern for this role is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9am to 12:45pm each day.

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.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 10th December 2025.

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.

A little about us:

This role benefits from a Monday to Friday working schedule, with no out of hours or weekend commitment. Dogs Trust actively encourage professional development, with opportunities to work alongside our in-house behavioural teams, and a generous CPD allowance (including access to external opportunities). Additionally, RCVS fees for Vet Nurses are paid.