Senior Animal Care Technician
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Middleton, Lancashire, M24 6XH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1519213 |
Summary
To support the Animal Centre Coordinator in maintaining business operations and providing guidance to the business support team within the Animal care department.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake the duties of an Animal Care Technician as per the job description and in addition:
Supervise and arrange the workloads of the Animal Care and Equine Technicians and work placement students in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Ensure stock is regularly maintained and alert the Animal Centre Coordinator of any purchasing requirements
Promote compliance with the Animal Care and Equine Standard Operating Procedures
Oversee day to day Animal care across all Animal care and Equine Centre facilities in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Take the lead on larger projects within the Animal Care Centre
Conduct Health & Safety risk assessments and ensure relevant legislation (e.g. COSHH, BALAI) is being adhered to by staff and students
Aid the Animal Centre Coordinator with scheduling the technician team rota, ensuring adequate staffing levels and consistent working patterns
Ensure staffing levels are adequately met in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Maintain accurate animal records, ensuring timely data entry in both digital and paper systems in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Provide industry-relevant guidance to lesser experience staff members and students
Report any and all issues within the department to the Animal Centre Coordinator in a timely manner
Be responsible for the transport of animals on and off site when relevant in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be requiredSkills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Minimum of a full level 3 Science/animal management/care qualification
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle with business insurance.
How Identified: By application
Desirable Criteria
Proficiency in dog-walking certification
Any other relevant qualification surrounding practical animal care.
How Identified: By application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of handling/ caring and maintaining a wide range of animals to include companion animals, livestock, equine, exotics, mammals and birds
Leadership and communication skills to manage and guide less experienced staff.
How Identified: By application
Desirable Criteria
Experience of handling/ caring and maintaining larger animals.
Experience of managing a project
How Identified: By application
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Knowledge of current legislation including the Animal Welfare Act and the Health and Safety at Work etc.
Basic Animal First Aid
Understanding of breeding programmes, importance of genetic variability when breeding and how to promote sustainable breeding within a collection.
How Identified: By application/ interview
IT Skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft applications particularly Word, Outlook and Excel. Willing to undertake training appropriate to the role.
How Identified: By application/ interview
Key Responsibilities
Undertake the duties of an Animal Care Technician as per the job description and in addition:
Supervise and arrange the workloads of the Animal Care and Equine Technicians and work placement students in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Ensure stock is regularly maintained and alert the Animal Centre Coordinator of any purchasing requirements
Promote compliance with the Animal Care and Equine Standard Operating Procedures
Oversee day to day Animal care across all Animal care and Equine Centre facilities in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Take the lead on larger projects within the Animal Care Centre
Conduct Health & Safety risk assessments and ensure relevant legislation (e.g. COSHH, BALAI) is being adhered to by staff and students
Aid the Animal Centre Coordinator with scheduling the technician team rota, ensuring adequate staffing levels and consistent working patterns
Ensure staffing levels are adequately met in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Maintain accurate animal records, ensuring timely data entry in both digital and paper systems in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Provide industry-relevant guidance to lesser experience staff members and students
Report any and all issues within the department to the Animal Centre Coordinator in a timely manner
Be responsible for the transport of animals on and off site when relevant in the absence of the Animal Centre Coordinator
Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be requiredSkills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Minimum of a full level 3 Science/animal management/care qualification
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle with business insurance.
How Identified: By application
Desirable Criteria
Proficiency in dog-walking certification
Any other relevant qualification surrounding practical animal care.
How Identified: By application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of handling/ caring and maintaining a wide range of animals to include companion animals, livestock, equine, exotics, mammals and birds
Leadership and communication skills to manage and guide less experienced staff.
How Identified: By application
Desirable Criteria
Experience of handling/ caring and maintaining larger animals.
Experience of managing a project
How Identified: By application
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Knowledge of current legislation including the Animal Welfare Act and the Health and Safety at Work etc.
Basic Animal First Aid
Understanding of breeding programmes, importance of genetic variability when breeding and how to promote sustainable breeding within a collection.
How Identified: By application/ interview
IT Skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft applications particularly Word, Outlook and Excel. Willing to undertake training appropriate to the role.
How Identified: By application/ interview