Technician - Large Animal / Clinical Skills Teaching Facilities

The University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Teaching Support Technician to support practical teaching sessions for veterinary students at their Sutton Bonington Campus. Responsibilities include managing animal facilities for farm animals, maintaining teaching materials, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English, good communication skills, and a proactive approach. This full-time role offers a salary range of £24,084 to £24,701 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proactive and adaptable individual, able to work both independently and in a team.
• Experience in a similar technical role is preferred.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of the school’s animal facilities, focusing on farm animals.
• Ensure practical classes are well-resourced and run efficiently.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and ensure teaching areas are clean and safe.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic understanding of animal husbandry

Physically capable of lifting and moving items over 10 kg

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Animal Care Diploma (BTEC)

Job description

Technician – Large Animal / Clinical Skills Teaching Facilities

Veterinary Medicine & Science

Location: Sutton Bonington

Salary: £24,084 to £24,701 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date: 17/12/2025

Reference: MED280125

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Support Technician within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, based at our Sutton Bonington Campus. This is a permanent, full‑time role (36.25 hours per week) supporting the delivery of practical teaching sessions for veterinary students.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the running of the school’s animal facilities, with a particular focus on farm animals, and assisting in the delivery of high‑quality husbandry and welfare practices in line with the University’s gold standard.
• Ensuring that practical classes, including clinical skills, live animal sessions (small and large), dissection, cadaver surgery, and laboratory‑based teaching are fully resourced and run efficiently.
• Preparing and clearing materials and equipment, maintaining appropriate stock levels of consumables, and ensuring that all teaching areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
• Strict compliance with Health and Safety regulations, including the safe disposal of clinical and biohazardous waste.

Qualifications

• Proactive and adaptable individual with good communication skills, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of animal husbandry and the principles of biology or anatomy.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving items over 10 kg.
• GCSEs (grade C or above) in Maths and English or equivalent, or relevant experience in a similar technical role.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Basic IT skills and knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.
• Desirable: Animal Care Diploma (BTEC) and experience working with a range of animal species.

Other information

If you are enthusiastic about supporting veterinary education and enjoy working in a hands‑on technical role, we would love to hear from you.

This is a full‑time, permanent position.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Emily Gill at [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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