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Animal Care Technician

Solihull College & University Centre

Shirley

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

25 days ago

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An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join their team. This role involves assisting with the maintenance of a diverse Animal Welfare Centre, caring for various animal species, and supporting students in practical lessons. The position requires a Level 3 qualification in Animal Management and significant experience with animals. If you're passionate about animal care and education, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in a dynamic environment, working with both students and a variety of animals.

Level 3 qualification in Animal Management or equivalent required.
Significant experience working with a variety of animals.

Perform routine animal health procedures and basic husbandry.
Develop enrichment activities and support students during lessons.

Animal Health Procedures

Basic Husbandry

Animal Enrichment Development

Support for Work Placement Students

Level 3 Qualification in Animal Management

Animal Care Technician

We require a professional Animal Care Technician to join our existing team of technicians to assist with the running and maintenance of the College's Animal Welfare Centre which houses a huge variety of small and large animals, including hoof stock and poultry, pet species, exotic mammals, birds, and herptiles all in purposely designed buildings.

This post is based at our Blossomfield Campus and will include weekday and weekend working plus bank holiday rotation. The working days for this role are Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Duties will include:

Routine animal health procedures
Basic husbandry
Developing enrichment
Supporting work placement students
Assisting and supporting lecturers and students during practical lessons

Minimum Requirements:

Successful applicants will hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Animal Management or the equivalent, as well as significant experience in working with animals.

Please note if you are selected for the next stage in the process, you will be required to attend the College's premises, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

Solihull College & University Centre is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students and expects all staff to engage fully with this commitment.

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