Animal Technician

Job Description

 

About the role
This role is to join the Animal Sciences team of 50+ multidisciplined technicians, vets, and administrative staff. Daily responsibilities primarily consist of the daily husbandry, care and welfare of a wide range of species ensuring the highest welfare standards, and conducting regulated procedures under license for which full training & accreditation is provided. Staff will also routinely use both laboratory and agricultural machinery as part of their role, and may be involved in the collection and delivery of livestock. The post will require a diverse range of tasks involved, and there are currently opportunities for development for keen and proactive individuals. 

About you
Together with experience of contact with livestock or companion animals, you will need to be a good communicator with good written and spoken English. A valid full driving licence is also necessary.

We offer:
Excellent mentoring and CPD opportunities, including degree opportunities up to PhD level
Long-term job security, a great work-life balance with 37 hours per week and Civil Service benefit package
Employee Assistance Programme, access to Civil Service Benevolent Fund
Civil Service Pension
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days with length of service

How to Apply

 

To apply, please visit the Civil Service Jobs website www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk and search using the reference number (416700).

For informal discussion about this role please contact Jon Cooper (Jon.Cooper@apha.gov.uk)