Licensed Animal Technician
Are you looking for the opportunity to work within a facility that offers and pushes for excellent career progression with amazing company benefits?
We have an incredible opportunity for a Licensed Animal Technician to join our well-known client, who proudly holds over 40 years of experience and development within the life science industry. This year, our client will be expanding due to their brand-new facility, giving you the opportunity to join their friendly, hardworking team.
Your main role as a Licensed Animal Technician will include assisting in the daily husbandry and welfare of animals, you will perform daily routine tasks, such as feeding and watering and perform Home Office regulated procedures as required. You will have the opportunity to work with and look after a variety of animals.
Your main duties will include:
- Health checking of animals to ensure they are free from injury, disease, pain etc
- The administration of test items utilising numerous routes
- The withdrawal of bodily fluids such as blood and urine
- Work as part of a team to ensure that animal cages/tanks are cleaned out
- Provision of adequate fresh food and water
- Carrying out daily tasks which include temperature monitoring, animal checks and general housekeeping within the department
- Ensuring that all animal husbandry and procedural records/data are up to date and accurate
Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of animal behaviour and animal welfare
- Home Office Personal Licence (1-3 / A-B)
- Understanding of the Animal Scientific Procedures Act 1986
- Previous experience working or caring for animals
- Working well in a team, but also being able to focus on your own
- Being adaptable and flexible