Sectors
Charity, Non-Profit, Small Animal
Support for global candidates/visas
Yes
Remote/work from home
No
Flexible working environment
Yes
Benefits
Yes
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Organisational background
Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the United Kingdom, caring for over 14,000 animals each year across our network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin.
We’ve been helping dogs for over 130 years. In that time, we’ve found forever homes for hundreds of thousands of our faithful friends, dramatically reduced numbers being put to sleep, and helped to all but eliminate strays from the UK’s streets.
We’ve also established universal microchipping in the UK, campaigned tirelessly on important issues such as puppy smuggling, and grown influence and impact on the international stage. But we know there’s so much more to do.
There are still millions of dogs – and people who love dogs – around the world who need support.
We dream big – Changing the world doesn’t happen by doing what we’ve always done – it takes energy, ambition and a fair amount of bravery to find a new and better way.
We’re on the ball – It’s about using your knowledge in relevant ways to make a difference – while being flexible and adaptable.
We make things happen – When we’re at our best, our positive, can-do attitude shines through to help us turn challenges into opportunities – and make things happen.
Organisational aims & mission
Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. We love dogs. It’s why we are working to become a global force for good in dog welfare, doing whatever we can to help dogs live the life to the full. To make it happen we recently launched our ambitious 10-year strategy.
Working alongside other Dogs Trust Departments and external stakeholders provides incredible opportunities for learning and development, such as contributing to photo shoots with the Communications team, and developing case management with the Behaviour team.
Our head office is based in Angel, North London. We regularly organise social activities, and luckily, we’re spoilt for choice with close proximity to lots of great venues such as those in the wonderful Exmouth Market and Islington. Since the pandemic, positions at Head Office are largely based from home and from the office a few days a week, depending on the needs of the team.
Our 21 rehoming centres span the length and breadth of the country, from Ballymena to Ilfracombe. Each of them has its own distinct personality, and the staff at each centre form a close-knit, family community of committed and passionate dog lovers. From Vet Nurses to Canine Carers, Rehomers to Rehab Trainers; they work together to bring new families together by helping our dogs find their forever homes. As the beating heart of the organisation, these roles are all based at the Centre full-time.
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is looking to make a difference in a rehoming environment?
We’re looking for a Clinical Veterinary Surgeon to join our Rehoming centre team in Harefield (West London). We’re open to various working arrangements for this role; whilst we're aiming for four days per week, we're welcoming applications from candidates looking to work 2-5 days per week.
About the role
As Clinical Veterinary Surgeon, you will:
- provide excellent clinical care to all dogs in the rehoming centre or foster, including neutering, dentals and minor surgical procedures, maintaining veterinary obligations at all times,
- be the source of veterinary information for the rehoming centre with support from our London vet team, providing crucial veterinary input on various matters from biosecurity to case reviews,
- work collaboratively with colleagues to organise day-to-day operations of the veterinary suite, and management of dogs in our care including with the training and behaviour team,
- provide veterinary advice and guidance to colleagues across the rehoming centre and members of the public, such as adopters.
Please note, this role is a fixed term contract for 18 months.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll be a Registered MRCVS with a commitment to our work, aims and values. You’ll have experience as sole charge, with the ability to run a vet suite efficiently while delivering a high standard of patient care. You’ll also have excellent communication and organisational skills, building strong relationships with teams across the centre and the central Veterinary team. Ideally, you’ll have an understanding of providing veterinary care in the rehoming or charity environment.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for w/c 28th July 2025 at our Rehoming centre in Harefield.
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who is looking to make a difference in a rehoming environment?
We’re looking for a Clinical Veterinary Surgeon to join our Rehoming centre team in Kenilworth. We’re open to various working arrangements for this role; whilst we're aiming for four days per week, we're welcoming applications from candidates looking to work 2-5 days per week.
What does this role do?
As Clinical Veterinary Surgeon, you will:
- provide excellent clinical care to all dogs in the rehoming centre or foster, including neutering, dentals and minor surgical procedures, maintaining veterinary obligations at all times,
- be the source of veterinary information for the rehoming centre with support from our London vet team, providing crucial veterinary input on various matters from biosecurity to case reviews,
- work collaboratively with colleagues to organise day-to-day operations of the veterinary suite, and management of dogs in our care including with the training and behaviour team,
- provide veterinary advice and guidance to colleagues across the rehoming centre and members of the public, such as adopters.
Please note, this role is a fixed term contract for 18 months.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll be a Registered MRCVS with a commitment to our work, aims and values. You’ll have experience as sole charge, with the ability to run a vet suite efficiently while delivering a high standard of patient care. You’ll also have excellent communication and organisational skills, building strong relationships with teams across the centre and the central Veterinary team. Ideally, you’ll have an understanding of providing veterinary care in the rehoming or charity environment.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for w/c 21st July 2025 at our Rehoming centre in Kenilworth.
Are you passionate about canine welfare and fancy a largely non-clinical, office role with an opportunity for some home working?
We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our fun and sociable team of vets and vet nurses based in our London office.
What does this role do?
As Veterinary Surgeon, you will be:
- involved in the liaison between our rehoming centres and veterinary practices to ensure we are offering the best welfare for our dogs, whilst considering charitable funds,
- build and manage relationships with colleagues in our rehoming centres, collaborating to ensure all animals in our care receive excellent care,
- providing veterinary input into the wide-ranging teams of Dogs Trust daily, providing clinical guidance for a number of cases and projects across the charity,
- regularly travel to, and occasionally undertake clinical work in, our rehoming centres.
Please note, this role is a fixed term contract for one year.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll be a Registered MRCVS with a commitment to our work, aims and values. You’ll need a good base of small animal practice experience along with excellent communication and organisational skills. The team works with an ethos of continual improvement in managing cases, based around the evidence that we have and a culture of learning and feedback; interest or experience in these areas would be valued.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 28th July 2025 on Teams.