Animal Care Technician

Overview

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for an exciting opportunity to work with rabbits? 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 furry friends. If you're hardworking, detail-oriented, and have a love for animals, we want you to be part of our team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities : As an Animal Care Technician, your responsibilities will include :

Animal Care : Providing exceptional care to rabbits, 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications : To excel in this role, you should have :

Passion for Animals : A genuine desire to work with and care for animals daily.

Handling Skills : Comfort and proficiency in handling and holding rabbits.

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.

Benefits : In return for your dedication, we offer :

Competitive Salary : An annual salary of £21,335.

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, 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 rabbit companions? Apply now and become a vital part of our animal-loving team!

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