Animal Studies Technician — College Animal Unit

eTeach UK Limited; Skipton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven College in Skipton is seeking an enthusiastic Animal Studies technician to provide technical support to the Animal Management unit. Responsibilities include caring for animals, feeding, cleaning, administering medications, monitoring health and maintaining records, under supervision.

The role requires flexibility, self-motivation, strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team to support students and staff across campus facilities.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge and experience of caring for a range of animal species.
• A keen interest in animals.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the animals in the unit.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative in an unsupervised capacity.
• Ability to keep accurate husbandry records relating to the management of animals in the unit.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to assist students with a wide range of abilities and needs.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Caring for small and large animals within the College Animal Unit, including feeding, cleaning and administering medications as required, monitoring health and record keeping.
• Contribute to the development of the unit, in conjunction with the Head of Department and Animal Units Supervisor.
• Provide support/cover for the weekday Animal Studies Technicians.

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Organised

Student support

Job description

Craven College in Skipton is seeking an enthusiastic Animal Studies technician to provide technical support to the Animal Management unit. Responsibilities include caring for animals, feeding, cleaning, administering medications, monitoring health and maintaining records, under supervision.

The role requires flexibility, self-motivation, strong organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team to support students and staff across campus facilities.