Vet Nurse

at  Dogs Trust

Salary
£17,376 per year (full time equivalent £32,602 per year) + benefits
Location
RC Ballymena, Ballymena
Job Type
Contract
Hours per Week
20
Closing Date
Sunday 31 March 2024

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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

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.
This role is being offered as a fixed term contract until December 2024.

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

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.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON. OUR APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIRES YOU SUBMIT A CV AND A COVER LETTER EXPLAINING YOUR INTEREST AND SUITABILITY FOR THE ROLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE ENOUGH SUITABLE INTEREST, SO TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT EARLY APPLICATION IS ENCOURAGED.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value 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. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there’s anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at jobs@dogstrust.org.uk. We’re here to support you every step of the way.