Licensed Animal Technician

Job Location	Belton, Loughborough
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£23,500 - £27,500 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

We are actively seeking a Licensed Animal Technician with a demonstrated history of effectively utilising a Personal Home Office License for Animals. In this role, your proficiency with this license is paramount, and we also welcome applicants who have heldand effectively utilised such a license in prior roles.Your experience with a Personal Home Office License for Animals is of great importance to us, and we value the expertise you bring to the position. Join our team and make a significant impact with your licensed expertise in animal care and husbandry.Responsibilities Providing exceptional care to the animals, carrying out animal husbandry and performing some technical procedures including:

Provision of adequate fresh food and water
You will also be required to perform technical procedures
Provision of environmental enrichment
Carrying out daily tasks which include temperature monitoring, animal checks and general housekeeping within the department
Ensuring that all animal husbandry and procedural records/data are up to date and accurate
Performing tasks in accordance with company work instructions and procedures
Providing weekend and bank holiday cover to ensure the animals are cared for 365 days per year

Skills and ExperienceThe successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Natural empathy for animals
Hold or have previously held Home Office Licence modules 1-3
The ability to learn and the capability to further develop your skills in animal husbandry, and care
Experienced with In Vivo work
Knowledge and understanding of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications A*-C (4+) in Maths, Science and English or an Animal Care or Animal Management Qualification at Level 2 or higher
IT skills of a good standard
Strong attention to detail
A driving license is required for the role due to the location of the facility

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