Medical Detection Dogs

Chilli's homecoming

Bio Detection Dog is reunited with those that saved him and his brother, Reggie. Read more

Northern Dog Volunteer Recruitment Officer

Southern Dog Volunteer Recruitment Officer

Now hiring dog volunteers in Bristol, Canterbury, Perth, Essex and Ipswich

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Her Majesty The Queen is shown electronic cancer detection nose

Her Majesty The Queen shown dog‑inspired electronic nose for prostate cancer detection

Dogs detect multiple cancers in breath samples with over 90% accuracy

Northern Partnership & Dog Training Manager

Assistance Dog Instructor Maternity Cover

Steph and Treble

Meet Medical Alert Assistance Dog partnership, Steph and Treble. Read more

Terms and conditions for Crufts 2026 prize draw

Regional Assistance Dog Instructor Scotland

Rescue pup’s career hots up as he joins world-leading Bio Detection team

Fundraising Assistant

We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Fundraising team at our world-leading, innovative charity. Read more

Dogs informing technology

Electronic Nose to Detect Cancer at our Centre in UK first Read more

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Chilli's homecoming

Bio Detection Dog is reunited with those that saved him and his brother, Reggie.
Northern Dog Volunteer Recruitment Officer
Southern Dog Volunteer Recruitment Officer
Now hiring dog volunteers in Bristol, Canterbury, Perth, Essex and Ipswich

Job Vacancies

Working for Medical Detection Dogs is an exciting and rewarding experience. We are at the cutting edge of British innovation and collaborate with institutions and healthcare organisations around the world.
Volunteering with Medical Detection Dogs
Rehoming a Medical Detection Dog

The welfare of our dogs is of paramount importance to us; whilst they are training and working, but also when they are retired or withdrawn. Dogs that are ending their career with Medical Detection Dogs make wonderful pets, and we take care to ensure their individual needs are met when finding them a new home. Click on the link to find out more about this rewarding opportunity.
Bowel Cancer
Anatomy of the Dog’s Nose
Our Projects

We research how trained dogs can detect diseases through volatile compounds, building a strong evidence base in collaboration with UK and international partners. While continuing our research, we're now also exploring real-world applications.
Dogs informing technology

Electronic Nose to Detect Cancer at our Centre in UK first
About our Dogs - FAQ

Frequently asked questions about our dogs.
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Our Headquarters

Medical Detection Dogs has launched its first ever urgent fundraising appeal to support a pioneering project that could transform how bowel cancer is detected — using specially trained dogs. Read more

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Chilli's homecoming

Northern Dog Volunteer Recruitment Officer

Southern Dog Volunteer Recruitment Officer

Now hiring dog volunteers in Bristol, Canterbury, Perth, Essex and Ipswich

Summer Competition

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HR Advisor

Volunteer Coordinator

Her Majesty The Queen is shown electronic cancer detection nose

Her Majesty The Queen shown dog‑inspired electronic nose for prostate cancer detection

Dogs detect multiple cancers in breath samples with over 90% accuracy

Northern Partnership & Dog Training Manager

Assistance Dog Instructor Maternity Cover

HR Coordinator

Steph and Treble

Terms and conditions for Crufts 2026 prize draw

Head of Fundraising

Regional Assistance Dog Instructor Scotland

Rescue pup’s career hots up as he joins world-leading Bio Detection team

Charity Golf Day

Puppy Assistance Dog Trainer

Fundraising Assistant

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Dogs informing technology