Veterinary Behaviourist Remote
Job description
Are you a Vet looking to make a difference? Do you want to help us design optimal evidence-based treatment for the dogs in our Care?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Behaviourist (Clinical services) to work on providing an internal referral service for behavioural medicine, recommending treatment protocols, monitoring patient progress, and assisting with more complex cases as required.
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 11,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.
Canine behaviour knowledge and practice is central to rehabilitating dogs within our rehoming centres, and for the provision of Dog School training and education classes. Science led behaviour knowledge also informs a range of other areas of Dogs Trust activity, including campaigns, international projects and the work of the education teams. The role of the Clinical Behaviour Services team is to provide clinical behaviour services for members of the public including adopters of Dogs Trust dogs and in association with Dog School.
Working with Clinical Animal Behaviour and Post Adoption team in devising and monitoring optimal behaviour rehabilitation strategy for dogs in our care, you will support and advise staff across Dogs Trust on matters relating to psychoactive medication and links between disease, physiology and behavioural signs, liaising with external veterinary practices as required to support the work of clinical teams.
You may occasionally undertake consultations in adopters’ homes or within clinical environments. Supporting Dogs Trust teams through workshops, mentorship and conferences the Veterinary Behaviourist (Clinical Services) will be expected to develop written and on-line support materials in veterinary behavioural medicine and deliver material to internal and external stakeholders.
With a good knowledge of dog behaviour, training and welfare you will have a veterinary qualification with postgraduate experience as a veterinary surgeon. With basic knowledge of statistical methods and ability to evaluate published research you will have enthusiasm for professional development, research and developing specialist skills in veterinary behavioural medicine.
While this role is primarily home based, it does involve essential travel to our Rehoming Centres across the country.
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 here.
