Part-Time Weekend Animal Care Technician

Queen Alexandra College

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 25,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On site car parking

Fitness Centre access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and Wellbeing support

Tea/Coffee facilities

Dining Room facilities

Job summary

Queen Alexandra College in Harborne, Birmingham is seeking a Part-Time Animal Care Technician to support weekend and holiday care for the college's animals. The role involves 4 weekend hours (2 hours each day) plus 18 hours weekly during holidays, with potential for additional hours to meet welfare needs.

Salary is £15.34 per hour. The position requires an Animal Care qualification (level 3) and reliable, independent work habits.

Qualifications

Must have an Animal Care qualification (level 3).
Flexible and Willing to work weekends/holidays.
Experience with a range of animals in a care setting.
Ability to handle animals safely and calmly.
Good understanding of animal welfare and husbandry.

Responsibilities

Prepare animal feeds and follow feeding routines per care plans.
Clean and maintain animal enclosures and equipment to a high standard.
Conduct routine health checks and report concerns promptly.
Provide enrichment and positive interactions to promote welfare.
Handle animals during periods when students are absent to maintain socialisation.
Monitor environmental conditions (temperature/humidity) in reptile enclosures.
Maintain accurate records of care, feeding, and observations.
Report maintenance or welfare concerns as needed.
Keep animal kitchens and facilities clean and hygienic.
Follow health, safety, biosecurity and welfare procedures.