Technician - Animal Behaviour Clinic

Lincoln Institute; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lincoln's School of Natural Sciences seeks a Technician in the Animal Behaviour Clinic to support the delivery of the clinical service and assist with practical teaching in the MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour.

The role requires experience in clinical animal behaviour; CCAB accreditation is desirable, or willingness to work towards it. Strong admin skills, data management, and ability to manage clinical bookings are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical animal behaviour.
• CCAB accreditation desirable or willingness to work towards it with clinic support.
• Ability to support clients with behaviour modification protocols.
• Experience with administrative tasks and data management/confidentiality.
• Experience with day-to-day management of clinical bookings.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of clinical service and practical teaching.
• Work within a small clinical team.
• Support students and colleagues in dog handling and training.
• Maintain records, bookings, and data securely.
• Provide IT/website maintenance support where needed.

Skills

Clinical animal behaviour

Administrative tasks

Dog handling

Tools

Word processing software

Finance software

Website maintenance tools

Job description

Technician - Animal Behaviour Clinic

School of Natural Sciences

Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £28,031per annum

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026

Reference: COS800B

The School of Natural Sciences at the University of Lincoln seeks to appoint a Technician in the Animal Behaviour Clinic to support the delivery of the clinical service as well as support aspects of the MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour; for example practical teaching.

The post requires a candidate who has experience in Clinical Animal Behaviour. Accreditation as a CCAB, is desirable, alternatively the candidate must be willing to work towards this, with the support of the clinic team. Practical training experience and the ability to support clients with the implementation of behaviour modification protocols is required.

The candidate needs to have the ability to undertake administrative tasks, including working with a range of software packages relating to word processing, finance and website maintenance. Experience with day to day management of clinical bookings and material, as well as an appreciation for client confidentiality and appropriate data management is essential.

The successful applicant will work as part of a small and supportive clinical team comprising a European Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Residents of the ECAWBM and a Non-Veterinary Behaviourist. They will also work alongside the wider School of Natural Sciences staff, especially the technical team associated with general animal care within the School.

Experience supporting students and colleagues in practical dog handling and training skills development is desirable.

The School of Natural Sciences provides a friendly and collaborative environment, with excellent facilities located at the University’s city‑centre Brayford Pool Campus.

The University of Lincoln is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and as an Athena Swan Bronze Award holder, particularly encourages applications from women and others underrepresented in STEM.

Informal enquiries:Helen Zulch –[e-mail]

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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