At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch care for dogs and support the veterinary team in a busy environment.
- Company: A compassionate rehoming centre dedicated to animal welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for personal growth in animal care.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help improve the lives of dogs in need.
- Qualifications: Reliability, flexibility, and a love for animals are key; experience is a bonus.
The predicted salary is between 26925 - 26925 £ per year.
Application Deadline: 24 June 2026
Department: Rehoming
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Canterbury
Compensation: £11,925 (full time equivalent £26,500) per year + benefits
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.
Veterinary Assistant (16.8 hours per week) employer: Dogs Trust Company Limited
Join our dedicated team in Canterbury as a Veterinary Assistant, where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to dogs at our rehoming centre. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values compassion and teamwork, offering flexible part-time hours and opportunities for personal growth within the animal care sector. With competitive compensation and a commitment to the welfare of animals, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.
Contact Details:
Dogs Trust Company Limited Recruitment Team
