Veterinary Behaviourist
Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon with experience of taking care of dogs with a range of different behavioural signs? Do you want to be a part of a team that makes a difference to the lives of dogs in need? If so, we would love to hear from you!
In this role you’ll provide specialist guidance in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, supporting Training, Behaviour and Veterinary teams across Dogs Trust Rehoming Centres. Your expertise will help identify links between health and behaviour and ensure behavioural medication is used appropriately to promote the best possible welfare for dogs in our care.
What does this role do?
As a Veterinary Behaviourist, you’ll advise on the use of psychoactive medication and the relationship between physical health, physiology and behaviour. Working alongside Behaviour and Veterinary colleagues, you’ll help shape effective rehabilitation plans, contribute to welfare reviews, and support key assessment and decision-making processes within rehoming centres.
You’ll play a key role in implementing and monitoring medication approval systems, overseeing data collection and reporting, and supporting staff development through training, case reviews and CPD. You’ll also collaborate with veterinary teams to promote best practice in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine, both internally and across the wider profession, all while helping to ensure the highest standards of welfare for dogs in our care.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this position you’ll have hands-on experience working with dogs displaying a wide range of behavioural needs, alongside a solid understanding of training, rehabilitation and behaviour modification. Passionate about improving outcomes for dogs and their owners, you’ll confidently use management strategies, behavioural therapy and appropriate medication to support welfare-led care.
You’ll be an excellent communicator, comfortable working with veterinary colleagues and specialist teams, and able to produce clear, detailed behavioural reports. Well organised and self-motivated, you’ll manage your own workload, contribute to the wider aims of Dogs Trust, and represent the organisation through workshops, mentoring and CPD presentations. Due to travel requirements a full UK driving licence is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
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