Animal Care Assistant

Cambridge, East

Animal Care Assistant

Are you an animal lover looking to obtain a career looking after and caring for animals?

Do you want the opportunity to join a life changing industry with amazing opportunity for progression?

We have a rewarding opportunity for a caring, hardworking candidate who is looking for the next step in their career working in the Animal Care sector. Our globally recognised client has been a part of the Animal Science industry for over 75 years, proudly delivering the best care and welfare to a range of animals.

Your main roles will include:

Conduct daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, cleaning, animal handling and animal observations
Follow work instructions and procedures for safe entry to and exit from animal units
Complete daily monitoring and reporting of the animal unit environment including temperatures, and the security and suitability of animal housing
Conduct cleaning and maintaining animal rooms, associated areas and equipment, in accordance with work instructions
The correct identification and labelling of animal cages and housing
Checking and counting of animals and cages
Completion of all relevant departmental records, including day books, production data reports and stock availability records
Notify team leader regarding any suspected or recorded problems in relation to animal welfare or unit environment

Education and experience:

Experience in routine animal husbandry
Experience in animal handling
Minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade A-C or equivalent qualification including Mathematics and English
Minimum Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management

Because of the location of the site, you will need to be able to drive and own your own vehicle.

Application route:

Permitting you match said criteria, simply click and apply to the advert, and if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team ASAP. Due to the number of applications, we receive, if you have not been contacted within 1 week, unfortunately, you have not been successful for this role.

We have a high success rate in getting people their dream jobs, so please apply today and let us help you get that career you have been waiting for.

So why wait? Apply now to start your career as an Animal Technician!

Salary: £16,500 - £22,500

Date Posted: 21/04/2022

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