Trainee Animal Technician

Job Description

Are you an animal lover looking to obtain a career looking after and caring for animalsDo you want the opportunity to join a life-changing industry with amazing opportunities for progressionWe have a rewarding opportunity for a caring, hardworking candidate who is looking for the next step in their career working in the Animal Care sector. Your day-to-day duties as an Animal Technician will include looking after, handling, and providing thebest husbandry and care to the animals.Animal Technician Duties:

• Conduct daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, cleaning, animal handling, and animal observations
• Complete daily monitoring and reporting of the animal unit environment including temperatures, and the security and suitability of animal housing
• Conduct cleaning and maintaining animal rooms, associated areas and equipment, in accordance with work instructions
• The correct identification and labelling of animal cages and housing
• Checking and counting of animals and cages
• Completion of all relevant departmental records, including day books, production data reports and stock availability records
• Notify the team leader regarding any suspected or recorded problems in relation to animal welfare or the unit environment

Job requirements:

• An animal lover with a passion and care for animals
• Previous experience with handling mice and rats would be beneficial
• Animal care management certificate or similar (not essential)
• You must have your own transport due to rural location

If you are looking for a career with caring for animals then this is the role for you, apply today!