Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Nurse (15 hours per week) – Dogs Trust Worldwide

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 in Basildon. This role is part time for 15 hours per week, and the current working pattern for this role is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 9am to 12:45pm each day.

Final date to receive applications January 05, 2026. Department Veterinary and Welfare.

Employment Type

Permanent - Part Time. Location Basildon. Workplace type Onsite. Compensation £13,366 per year + benefits.

• 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.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 10th December 2025.

• Registered Veterinary Nurse.
• 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.
• Empathy and understanding towards both dogs and people and commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and customer service.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

This role benefits from a Monday to Friday working schedule, with no out of hours or weekend commitment. Dogs Trust actively encourage professional development, with opportunities to work alongside our in-house behavioural teams, and a generous CPD allowance (including access to external opportunities). Additionally, RCVS fees for Vet Nurses are paid.

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.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs Trust values diversity, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission.