Weekend Animal Care Technician (Sat–Sun)

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Onsite nursery

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Weekend Animal Care Technician to support the Animal Management provision, delivering high-quality care to a range of animals and helping ensure welfare and accommodation maintenance.

You will work Saturdays and Sundays 08:00–11:30, with seven hours per week and a full-time equivalent salary around £24,826–£25,511 per year. The role requires practical animal care experience and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Animal Management.
• Recent experience working within the animal industry.
• Ability to carry out routine animal husbandry across a variety of animal species.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays, and undertake lone working when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of animal care in line with relevant legislation and college procedures.
• Carry out daily husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, health checks, preventative treatments, exercise and enrichment.
• Monitor animal health, behaviour and welfare, reporting any concerns appropriately.
• Clean, maintain and prepare animal accommodation and specialist areas.
• Update animal records, health and safety documentation and stock inventories.
• Undertake stocktaking and assist with maintaining equipment and resources.
• Complete safety inspections and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Support curriculum delivery by providing specialist animal care services.
• Participate in team meetings, quality processes and mandatory training activities.
• Work effectively during lone working situations when required.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Education

Level 3 qualification in Animal Management

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Weekend Animal Care Technician to support the Animal Management provision, delivering high-quality care to a range of animals and helping ensure welfare and accommodation maintenance.

You will work Saturdays and Sundays 08:00–11:30, with seven hours per week and a full-time equivalent salary around £24,826–£25,511 per year. The role requires practical animal care experience and the ability to work independently or in a team.