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  • Veterinary Surgeons – London

    Veterinary Surgeons – London

    Veterinary Surgeons – London

    Application Deadline: 17 May 2026

    Department: Veterinary Services

    Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

    Location: London

    Reporting To: Senior Veterinary Surgeon

    Compensation: £41,080 – £55,640 / year

    Description

    Contract: Permanent, full time40 hours p/week over 5 days 
    Salary: £41,080 – £55,640 per annum plus £3,954 London Weighting Allowance  
    Location: Working across two London sites – SW19 1BD (Merton) / W6 0RQ (Hammersmith) 
    Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026 
    Interviews:   Interviews will be arranged as applications are received 
     
    We believe veterinary care should reach those who need it most – regardless of circumstance. As a Veterinary Surgeon with us, you won’t just be practicing medicine; you’ll be making a meaningful impact on vulnerable animals and the people that depend on them. 

    More about the role

    Veterinary Surgeons at Blue Cross are exposed to a wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases, enabling rapid development of skills and confidence in general practice. 
     
    We have two full time positions available with the shift pattern being mostly Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, allowing for an excellent work-life pattern. You will be a part of the evening and weekend rota, which is shared between vets based across our Victoria, Merton and Hammersmith sites resulting in about 1 evening shift a month and 1 weekend day shift (compensated by time in lieu) every 6 weeks. 
     
    About the hospital 
    The range of work our teams carry out goes above and beyond what is offered in first opinion private practice, and we offer a high-quality working environment with facilities including digital X-Ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors and infusion pumps. Many of our vets hold certificates or have special interests and are more than happy to share their knowledge and help you develop your clinical skills. 
    We hold regular clinical governance discussions and have developed an award-winning set of clinical guidelines to assist our vets in pragmatic decision making, where patient welfare is a priority. High standards are important to us but so is the ability to discuss openly where lessons have been learnt, within a safe, non-judgmental environment.

    About you

    We’re looking for a pragmatic and competent Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a team environment. You’ll demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care to our patients and their owners. 
     
    With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you’ll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity. 
     
    Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: 
    • Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons 
    • Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience 
    • Sole charge experience 
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
    • Ability to demonstrate understand and application of our Blue Cross values. 
     
    If you’re looking to join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your experience and make a real difference. 

    How to apply  
    Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

    Blue Cross benefits

    Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  
     
    In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  
     
    Our generous benefits package includes: 
    • Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
    • Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
    • Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
    • Health cash plan  
    • Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
    • Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
    • Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
    • Life assurance   
    • 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
    • Enhanced family friendly policies   
    • Recognition scheme   
    • Annual volunteer days  
    • Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers 
     
    To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the ‘why work for us’ page on our website.  
  • Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist

    Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist

    Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist

    Application Deadline: 6 May 2026

    Department: Rehoming

    Employment Type: Permanent – Part Time

    Location: Darlington

    Compensation: £27,851 per year, plus benefits (£30,946 FTE)

    Description

    We are seeking a skilled professional to oversee our rehabilitation facilities, providing physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to support dogs’ recovery and wellbeing while enhancing their kennel environment.

    Please note, this is a part time role working 33.75 hours per week.

    What does this role do?

    As a Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist you will: 
    • Manage the rehabilitation suite and associated facilities, delivering tailored exercise and therapy programmes while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment.
    • Work closely with vets, welfare, and behaviour teams to assess dogs’ clinical and mental health, provide case updates, and contribute to welfare reviews.
    • Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, patient records, stock, invoices, and providing pre- and post-adoption support to adopters.
    • Supervise and support staff in the rehabilitation facility, ensuring health and safety compliance, and stay up to date with professional training and best practices.

    Could this be you?

    You will hold relevant canine hydrotherapy and physiotherapy qualifications with hands-on experience, able to work independently and supervise others. You will have strong communication, organisational, and customer service skills, a good understanding of dog welfare, and the resilience, fitness, and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. 

    What does this team do?

    The Rehoming department is responsible for helping as many dogs as possible find their forever homes, whether they are cared for in our network of Rehoming Centres, in a foster home or by their current owner using the Home Stay scheme. We strive to achieve excellence in our rehoming processes and to ensure the highest standards of veterinary and behaviour care through our highly skilled teams.

    Interviews are provisionally booked for 19/05/2026 at Darlington RC

  • Vet Surgeon (Maternity Cover)

    Vet Surgeon (Maternity Cover)

    Voluntary membership organisation for dog and cat rescue and rehoming charities. 

  • Veterinary Surgeon

    Veterinary Surgeon

    Voluntary membership organisation for dog and cat rescue and rehoming charities. 

  • Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

    Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse

    Voluntary membership organisation for dog and cat rescue and rehoming charities. 

  • Head of Professional Engagement and Welfare Policies

    Head of Professional Engagement and Welfare Policies

    Head of Professional Engagement and Welfare Policies

    Application Deadline: 27 April 2026

    Department: Veterinary and Welfare

    Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

    Location: London

    Compensation: £71,750 per year + benefits

    Description

    Are you passionate about the development of organisational policies and standards that ensure exceptional dog welfare? 
    We are looking for a Head of Professional Engagement and Welfare Policies to act as a senior lead for understanding the organisational context for veterinary, behavioural and operational standards and risks. You will be responsible for developing organisational policies and standards of practice to enable appropriate dog welfare across the organisation.  

    You will oversee the development and delivery of engagement activities with professional stakeholders and work with the Veterinary and Welfare Director to build and maintain positive relationships and collaborations with professional groups to achieve organisational objectives. 

    What does this role do?

    In this role, you’ll:
    • lead, develop and coach a team responsible for managing relationships with key professional stakeholder groups, and for defining dog welfare associated procedures and policies for colleagues across the organisation. 
    • be responsible for monitoring the risk of external changes in the veterinary or behaviour world and evaluate their potential impact on the organisation.
    • ensure the collection of relevant data to monitor the application of standards and control of risks, working with operational and research teams as needed to review or analyse data.
    • oversee regular quality assurance on the implementation of standard operating procedures, ways of working, and other policies for the operations directorate.
    • conduct regular horizon scanning to understand new areas of clinical knowledge or research likely to impact the organisation in the future.
    • represent Dogs Trust externally, engaging with the vet and behaviour community to understand factors likely to impact on policies and procedures, including other charities or professional bodies.
    • represent the organisation at sector groups or meetings to ensure organisational influence with stakeholders and the optimisation of dog welfare in external contexts.
    • overseeing application of dog welfare standards into major organisational media projects.

    Could this be you?

    To be successful in this role, you’ll be qualified as a veterinary surgeon, veterinary nurse or qualified as or working towards CAB standard as a behaviourist. You’ll have significant experience in a clinical environment with an understanding of setting and maintaining standards and procedures. You’ll have a strong understanding in dog welfare legislation and in-depth knowledge of principles of behaviour and application to a rehoming context. You’ll feel confident working effectively across different specialist teams, evaluating and integrating different inputs to formulate clear outcomes.

    In addition, you’ll be an excellent written and verbal communicator, with the ability to explain policies and procedures in lay terms, and have difficult conversations related to the subject, internally and externally. You will be a strong people manager, including leading, developing and coaching senior colleagues and enjoy engaging with professional bodies and stakeholders across the veterinary and behaviour sectors.

    Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the 5th and 6th May 2026 online via teams.

  • Vets for Pets: Veterinary Surgeon-flexibility, protected lunch break, focus on work/life balance. Salary up to £80k

    Vets for Pets: Veterinary Surgeon-flexibility, protected lunch break, focus on work/life balance. Salary up to £80k

    Up to £80,000 DOE:

    Vets for Pets:
    Veterinary Surgeon – flexibility, protected lunch breaks, focus on work-life balance. Salary up to £80,000 At Weymouth Vets for Pets, we’ve been bu…
    Weymouth, Dorset 

  • Straid Veterinary Clinic: Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

    Straid Veterinary Clinic: Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

    Up to £75,000 DOE:

    Straid Veterinary Clinic:
    Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care…
    Beaconsfield 

  • Veterinary Nurse

    Veterinary Nurse

    Veterinary Nurse

    Application Deadline: 1 May 2026

    Department: Rehoming

    Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

    Location: Harefield

    Compensation: £33,417 per year + benefits

    Description

    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 does this role do?

     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.
    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.

    Could this be you?

    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, but a full induction is provided. 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. You will also need a full, clean UK driving licence.
  • Veterinary Nurse (26.25 hours per week)

    Veterinary Nurse (26.25 hours per week)

    Veterinary Nurse (26.25 hours per week)

    Application Deadline: 30 April 2026

    Department: Rehoming

    Employment Type: Permanent – Part Time

    Location: Darlington

    Compensation: £23,391 per year (full time equivalent £33,417 per year) + benefits

    Description

    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 Darlington. 

    What does this role do?

    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.
    Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 10th March 2026 at our Rehoming centre in Darlington.

    Could this be you?

    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, but a full induction is provided. 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.

    You will also need a full, clean Manual UK driving licence.

    A little about us:

    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.