Veterinary Technician

Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

24/7 online GP

Job summary

University of Lancashire is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Technical Services team at the Preston campus. You will support undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and laboratory activities in our state-of-the-art facilities, including mock theatres, dentistry, radiography, kennels and cattery, and hydrotherapy.

You must have a degree in Veterinary Science, be practical with animal science interests, IT literate, and able to work flexibly with the student timetable.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent experiential learning in Veterinary Science will be required for this role.
• You will need to be practical with a keen interest in animal sciences, be IT literate and have a working knowledge of veterinary equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with colleagues, staff and students.
• A flexible approach is required to weekly working patterns due to the student timetable.
• A degree of manual handling may be involved lifting and carrying clinical/veterinary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare laboratories and provide day-to-day technical support to staff and students in Veterinary Science.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate activities in our clinical areas at the Preston campus.

Skills

Animal science interest

IT literacy

Vet equipment knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Veterinary Science

Tools

Veterinary equipment

Job description

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The University of Lancashire wishes to recruit a Veterinary Technician to join our Technical Services team who provide support to the wide variety of laboratories at our Preston campus. The successful candidate will be primarily focussed on supporting Undergraduate and Postgraduate veterinary/laboratory activities within our state-of-the-art science laboratory and clinical facilities in our new School of Veterinary Medicine. This includes mock theatres, dentistry suite, radiography suite, kennels and cattery, physiotherapy suite including hydrotherapy treadmill and more.

Duties will include the set up and preparation of laboratories and providing day to day technical support and advice to staff and to students studying Veterinary Science in our clinical areas.

About you:

You will need to be practical with a keen interest in animal sciences, be IT literate and have a working knowledge of veterinary equipment, supported by great customer service skills. You must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with colleagues, staff and students. A degree of manual handling may be involved e.g. lifting and carrying clinical/veterinary equipment. A flexible approach is required to weekly working patterns due to the student timetable.

An undergraduate degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent experiential learning in Veterinary Science will be required for this role.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits –

• attractive annual leave entitlement
• access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.