Trainee Animal Technician
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 opportunities 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. Your day to day will include looking after, handling and providing the best husbandry to rodents.
Your main role will include:
- Conduct daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, cleaning, animal handling and animal observations
- 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 (rodents)
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade A-C or equivalent qualification including Mathematics and English
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!