Veterinary Nurse
Quick answer
Dogs Trust is hiring a part-time Veterinary Nurse (18.75 hours per week) in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, providing excellent veterinary care and welfare to dogs, with a compensation package of £17,126 per year, plus benefits.
- Role
- Veterinary Nurse
- Organization
- Dogs Trust
- Location
- Penrith, Westmorland and Furness
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £17,126 per year, plus benefits (£34,252 FTE)
- Category
- Other
- Apply by
- 2026-11-11
The role
Veterinary Nurse position at Dogs Trust, a rehoming centre in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, providing excellent veterinary care and welfare to dogs.
What you'll do
- Provide excellent veterinary care and welfare to dogs
- Be involved with routine veterinary care
- Maintain clinical protocols
- Assist with the transfer of dogs to/from the local veterinary surgery
- Provide post-surgery care
- Be a point of contact for veterinary assistance
What it takes
- Registered Veterinary Nurse
- Appreciation of handling dogs in accordance with Dogs Trust guidelines
- Experience of working in a rehoming/charity establishment
- Empathy and understanding towards both dogs and people
- Commitment to delivering the highest standards of patient care and customer service
- Full, clean UK driving licence
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Benefits included with the role
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, and is on-site.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is £17,126 per year, plus benefits (£34,252 FTE).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include being a Registered Veterinary Nurse, having an appreciation of handling dogs in accordance with Dogs Trust guidelines, and a full, clean UK driving licence.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of 31 October 2026 at 23:30.
Is the job remote?
The job is on-site and not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Dogs Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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