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. Applicants must be aged 18 or over.

We offer:
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
• An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
• Staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme.
• Three days special leave with pay, per year, for volunteering (pro-rata for part time employees).
• Making it work for you - With so many flexible options, most people can find a work schedule to suit their circumstances.
• We also have a social committee who run team building and fun events at the Weybridge site

How to Apply

 

For full details and requirements of the role, and to apply, please visit the Civil Service Jobs website www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk and search using the reference number 470942.

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