Animal Technician

We have a fantastic opportunity available for an Animal Technician at our client's animal facility in the Huntingdon area! We are searching for a candidate who is passionate about carrying out important animal husbandry tasks and maintaining top-notch welfare standards in a cutting-edge research environment. diploma

Please note that due to the client location and absence of public transport links, candidates are required to have their own transport.

Basic Requirements:

* Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management.

* Prior experience in working with and caring for dogs is a vital requirement.

* Extensive experience in handling and caring for dogs.

* Proficiency in routine animal husbandry and a strong commitment to animal welfare.

* Ability to obtain or possession of a Home Office personal license.

* Demonstrates enthusiasm, dedication, and accountability in their work.

* Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work with interruptions while maintaining confidentiality.

* Proficient in using software such as Excel, Word, bespoke Database, or similar production software.

* Possession of a valid driving license and access to personal transportation is necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Perform daily responsibilities in animal care, such as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and observing animals, according to instructions from the team leader.

* Monitor and report on the environmental conditions of the animal units, including temperature and the security and suitability of housing.

* Adhere to protocols for entering and exiting animal units safely to maintain site security and biosecurity standards.

* Clean and maintain animal rooms, related areas, and equipment following specified procedures.

* Carry out necessary procedures as instructed.

* Maintain accurate records, including day books, production data reports, and stock availability records.

* Report any concerns or problems related to animal welfare or the unit environment to the team leader.

* Receive and dispatch goods in and out of the animal facility, using proper sterilization procedures to uphold the animal barrier status.

* Handle production tasks such as birthing, weaning, sexing, counting, and weighing animals.

* Follow Home Office guidelines when re-housing and grouping animals, as directed by the team leader.

* Assist in training new staff on cleaning, feeding, watering, animal handling, and pen labelling.

* Undertake additional tasks within the limits of knowledge, skills, and experience, as assigned by the team leader or other members of the management team.

Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensive background and pre-employment screening, an essential part of Agenda's recruitment process