Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of Rehoming Centres. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Veterinary Nurse
Leeds
40 hours per week, Permanent

Our rehoming centres boast modern surgical suites for the neutering of dogs and minor operations prior to adoption.

Working with the Dogs Trust rehoming centre team and the centre Veterinary Surgeon, you will help provide excellent veterinary care and welfare to our dogs. You will be involved with all aspects of surgery, assist with consultations, maintain clinical protocols, monitor our recovery kennels and be a point of contact regarding veterinary assistance for the centre team, helping to co-ordinate the running of the vet suite.

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. An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you should be motivated by the aims and objectives of Dogs Trust. 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.

A full, clean, driving licence is essential. No out of hours. Benefits include pension and 23 days holiday.

To submit your application, click the apply button.

Closing date: 24 March 2019
Interview held at Leeds Rehoming Centre. Date: TBC

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