Animal Care Technician
Overview:
Our Animal Care Technicians are passionate about animal welfare and enjoy the opportunity to work with rabbits and/or rodents. Sound like you? Join our dynamic team as an Animal Care Technician! In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the well-being of our animals.If you're hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a love for animals, we want you to be part of our team.
This is a full-time, permanent role working daily on site at our Hillcrest site in Belton, just outside of Loughborough.
Responsibilities:
- - Animal Care: Providing exceptional care to rabbits and/or rodents, including feeding, cleaning, and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.
- Facility Maintenance: Maintaining a clean and sanitized environment through cleaning and power washing.
- Recordkeeping: Keeping accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning, and animal care activities.
- Order Coordination: Coordinating order details, including selection, packaging, and ensuring accuracy.
- Sanitation: Taking responsibility for the cleanliness of animal buildings, cages, and support areas.
- Passion for Animals: A genuine desire to work with and care for animals daily.
- Handling Skills: Comfort and proficiency in handling and holding rabbits and/or rodents.
- Interest in Animal Development: An interest in animal development and breeding.
- Clean and Safe Environment: A commitment to contributing to a clean and safe working environment.
- Paperwork Skills: Ability and willingness to complete necessary paperwork.
- Availability: Flexibility to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and willingness to work overtime when needed.
Qualifications:
In return for your dedication, we offer:
- Competitive Salary: An annual salary of £24,492.58 or more with experience!
- Pension Scheme: Enrollment into our company pension scheme.
- Holiday Package: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Healthcare Options: The option to enroll in private healthcare, dental care, and eye care.
- Cycle to Work: Access to the cycle to work scheme.
- Retail Discounts: Discounts on various retail items.
- And much more
Location: This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Hillcrest site in Belton, just outside of Loughborough.
Please Note: Due to the nature of the role, candidates cannot have pet rodents (mice, rats, guinea-pigs, rabbits) or animals that feed on rodents (snakes, birds) due to biosecurity reasons.
Ready to embark on a rewarding journey caring for our rabbits and/or rodents companions? Apply now and become a vital part of our animal-loving team!
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