Technician - Animal Behaviour Clinic (COS800B)

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

Job summary

The University of Lincoln seeks a Technician in the Animal Behaviour Clinic to support clinical service delivery and practical teaching within the MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour. The post requires experience in Clinical Animal Behaviour, with CCAB accreditation desirable or willingness to pursue it with clinic team support.

The role includes administrative tasks, client confidentiality, and managing bookings.

Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Animal Behaviour.
• Accreditation as CCAB desirable, or willingness to work towards it with clinic team support.
• Ability to support clients with behaviour modification protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the clinical service.
• Assist with practical teaching for MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour.
• Manage clinical bookings and related materials; maintain data confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical animal behaviour

Administrative tasks

Client communication

Tools

Word processing software

Finance software

Website maintenance tools

Job description

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]

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Department: Technical

Salary: £28,031 per annum

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