Animal Care Technician - Bank

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning, feeding and provision of water to a range of domesticated and exotic species of animals.     
• Correct disposal of waste to maintain a clean, safe and tidy environment.  
• Administer medication to animals as requested by supervisor. 
• Health checking the animals, including accurate recording keeping.    
• Monitor stock supplies and report requirements to the animal house supervisor as necessary.  
• Update and report on signs of unusual behaviour/health problems of any animal.  
• Record vet visits, status of breeding animal, animal death and equipment or pen/enclosure repairs as required.  
• General/low level maintenance of enclosures/pens and reporting the need for any further repairs which may be necessary. 
• Communicate with external agencies if required. E.g Vets.  
• Make welfare decisions when required and communicate this with the supervisor.   
• Purchase fresh food for animals locally and transport it back to the College.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Level 2 or above in Animal Care with good or above grades 
• Grade C or above in both in English and Maths 
• Full and clean driving licence
• Up to date sector knowledge 
• Health & Safety requirements specifically to the Animal Care sector   

Staff Benefits

• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government) 
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff 
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward 
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor) 
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working. 
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock