Veterinary Nurse (30 hours per week)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Department: Rehoming
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Newbury
Compensation: £27,401 pro rata (full time equivalent £34,252) 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.
The working pattern for this role will include Tuesdays and Fridays between 8am until 4.30pm with flexibility the other days worked.
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.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 26 October at Newbury Rehoming Centre.
What does this team do?
Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they can 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.
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Veterinary Nurse (30 hours per week) in Newbury employer: Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for those passionate about animal welfare. With opportunities for professional growth and development, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to meaningful causes across London. The unique advantage of working on-site at rehoming centres and charity shops allows for direct engagement with the community and the animals we serve.
