At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide excellent care to dogs and support the veterinary team in a busy environment.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Dogs Trust, dedicated to rehoming dogs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community making a real impact.
- Why this job: Work with adorable dogs and help them find loving homes.
- Qualifications: Reliability, flexibility, and a love for animals are key.
The predicted salary is between 26925 - 26925 £ per year.
Application Deadline: 5 August 2026
Department: Rehoming
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Canterbury
Compensation: £11,925 (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. This is a part time role working 2.5 days per week.
What does this role do?
- Provide excellent care to dogs 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.
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.
Veterinary Assistant (16.8 hours per week) in Canterbury employer: Dogs Trust Company Limited
Join Dogs Trust as a Centre Manager in Shoreham by Sea, where your leadership will directly impact the welfare of dogs and their journey to forever homes. With a strong commitment to employee development, a supportive work culture, and the unique opportunity for on-site accommodation, this role offers a fulfilling career path in animal welfare. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work alongside a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
Contact Details:
Dogs Trust Company Limited Recruitment Team
