Animal Care Technician

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.

• • 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.

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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