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Veterinary Nurse (18.75 hours per week)

Dogs Trust, Penrith, Cumbria

Veterinary Nurse (18.75 hours per week)

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Dogs Trust, Penrith, Cumbria

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 8b8056f72e5b41ce8c86c8ec0fde0054

Location ref: Penrith, Cumbria

Full Job Description

  • 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., Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.

    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 Rehoming department is responsible for helping as many dogs as possible find their forever homes, whether they are cared for in our network of Rehoming Centres, in a foster home or by their current owner using the Homestay scheme. We strive to achieve excellence in our rehoming processes and to ensure the highest standards of veterinary and behaviour care through our highly skilled teams.
    • Interviews will be provisionally booked for WC 11th November 2026 at our Penrith Rehoming Centre. About Dogs Trust We love dogs. That's why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We'll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It's what we've been doing since 1891 and how we've grown to become the UK's leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year. Organisation Dogs Trust View profile Registered Charity 501 - 1000 We're the dog charity. Helping dogs live happier, healthier lives since 1891, always there whenever they need us.

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