Animal Technician - Weekends

eTeach UK Limited; Langley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Animal Technician for weekend shifts to maintain animal welfare standards and assist student groups. Applicants should have a Level 3 vocational qualification in animal care and strong practical skills. The position offers benefits like annual leave, career progression, and health & wellbeing perks. This is a part-time, fixed-term role until 31/08/2026.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

On-site coffee shop & cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification relevant to animal care or husbandry.
• Strong practical skills working with a variety of animals.
• Strong record-keeping abilities and familiarity with animal management software.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and husbandry for all animals under care.
• Daily animal health checks and record-keeping of health and behaviours.
• Attend to husbandry requirements such as cleaning, feeding, and providing water.
• Liaise with veterinarians for routine preventative treatments.
• Guide student groups during practical weekend duties.

Skills

Strong practical skills working with a variety of animals

Strong record-keeping abilities

Familiarity with animal management software

Capability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification relevant to animal care

Job description

Animal Technician – Weekends

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for an Animal Technician – Weekends to join the Animal Centre team at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) on a fixed‑term, part‑time basis working weekends.

Role pays between £10,420.76 – £11,582.27 (FTE £24,098–£26,784). 16 hours per week at weekends, fixed‑term until 31/08/2026.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of animal welfare and husbandry for all animals under care.
• Daily animal health checks, record‑keeping of health and behaviours using ZIMS and other methods.
• Attend to husbandry requirements: clean enclosures, prepare and present food, ensure appropriate bedding and water supply.
• Liaise with veterinarians for routine preventative treatments and medication administration.
• Keep work areas and accommodations clean and hygiene compliant.
• Adhere to all Animal Management Centre procedures and protocols.
• Guide student groups during practical weekend duties and assist in preparation for classes.
• Ensure safety, security of the Animal Management Centre and compliance with college health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification relevant to animal care or husbandry.
• Strong practical skills working with a variety of animals.
• Strong record‑keeping abilities and familiarity with animal management software.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff.
• Wide range of subsidised leisure courses.
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• On‑site coffee shop & cafeteria.
• Health & wellbeing benefits – discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling, discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon.

Safeguarding & Equality

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks.

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 6th December 2025. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.