Licensed Animal Technician

  • S3 Science
  • Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • Feb 01, 2024
Full time Education

Job Description

Licensed Animal Technician

We are actively seeking a Licensed Animal Technician with a demonstrated history of effectively utilising a Personal Home Office License for Animals. In this role, your proficiency with this license is paramount, and we also welcome applicants who have held and effectively utilised such a license in prior roles.

Your experience with a Personal Home Office License for Animals is of great importance to us, and we value the expertise you bring to the position. Join our team and make a significant impact with your licensed expertise in animal care and husbandry.

Responsibilities

Providing exceptional care to the animals, carrying out animal husbandry and performing some technical procedures including:

Provision of adequate fresh food and water

You will also be required to perform technical procedures

Provision of environmental enrichment

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

Performing tasks in accordance with company work instructions and procedures

Providing weekend and bank holiday cover to ensure the animals are cared for 365 days per year

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Natural empathy for animals

Hold or have previously held Home Office Licence modules 1-3

The ability to learn and the capability to further develop your skills in animal husbandry, and care

Experienced with In Vivo work

Knowledge and understanding of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986

GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications A -C (4+) in Maths, Science and English or an Animal Care or Animal Management Qualification at Level 2 or higher

IT skills of a good standard

Strong attention to detail

A driving license is required for the role due to the location of the facilit