Vet Team Assistant

Are you an experienced administrator with exceptional organisation skills? Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference?

Please note that this is a fixed-term contract opportunity until until end of November 2023.

We are recruiting a Team Assistant to join our Veterinary Team and assist on a diverse range of projects, including working in our London Office pharmacy.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 14,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

The Dogs Trust Veterinary Department is a friendly team of veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons and administrative staff working in the London Office. The primary responsibility for this team is to provide case guidance and management options for dogs within our care across our network of Rehoming Centres and other veterinary related schemes such as Outreach, Shared Adoption Scheme (SAS), Veterinary Support Fund (VSF) and the Emergency Trust Fund (ETF).

You will assist with the administration of the emergency fund and ordering equipment for Veterinary Teams across Dogs trust. You will also provide customer service, monitoring various inboxes and obtaining information to help with general queries to assist and write draft responses.

Building on your interest in animal welfare you will work with the vet team, support the processing of prescriptions, maintain accurate records and organise relationship building meetings with vet practices for a number of stakeholders to attend.

With excellent communication skills, the ability to deliver deadlines and a strong attention to detail you will have experience in an administrative role and Microsoft office.

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.

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.

At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us on jobs@dogstrust.org.uk