Animal Technician - Beverley, United Kingdom - Bishop Burton College, York Road,

Bishop Burton College, York Road,

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Beverley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:
Animal Technician

DEPARTMENT:
Animal Management Unit

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

To assist in the safe and efficient operation of the animal management facilities and to ensure a very high standard of animal welfare.

Bishop Burton College includes the Riseholme College campus and the post holder may be required to carry out duties at both campuses.

The following list of duties and responsibilities is not meant to be exclusive. It should be taken as an indicator of the type and level of activity expected of this post.

The list does not represent either priorities or frequency of tasks and should be regularly updated by the post holder in consultation with and agreement of their line manager.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

General animal husbandry (including cleaning, feeding, watering, providing enrichment and enclosure maintenance) maintaining high standards of welfare.
Supervising students throughout practical work experience duties
Maintain the resources to the highest standards.
Ensure the facilities are securely locked at the end of each day
Assist academic staff on student practical lessons
Accurate record keeping
Supervise visitors to the Animal Unit
Support the team with the development of collection.
Support the team with induction and training of new technicians and academic staff.
To work evening and weekend shifts as part of the team rota.
To organise and take animals to routine or emergency veterinary appointments.
To engage and support with CPD events for colleagues.
Monitor, reporting and ordering of any consumables required.
Take part in all staff College events such as Lambing Sunday and Open Farm Sunday

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All staff are in a position of trust and therefore have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with the nature of this post.

A Disclosure & Barring Service check is carried out for all relevant appointments.

Essential Desirable Method of

Assessment

Qualifications / Training
Application
- _Level 3 or above in a recognised Animal care qualification _

Interview

- _Full driving licence _
- _First Aid at Work _
-
Experience
Application
- _Minimum of two years' experience in an animal establishment _

Certificates

- with a range of different species including rodents, reptiles and primates_

Skills / Special Knowledge

Veterinary nursing portfolio
Interview
Animal husbandry
Child Protection Issues References
Able to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people

Disposition

Personable, engaging and polite
Interview
Energetic and able to manage conflicting priorities References
Motivation to work with children and young people
Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and appropriate attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline

Other
Medical Report

Fit for the duties of the post

Special Interests

Animal related specialisms Interview

Start Date ASAP

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£19,899.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
Gym membership
Onsite parking
Sick pay
Wellness programme

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

BEVERLEY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- in an animal establishment with a range of different species: 2 years (preferred)
Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 05/02/2023