Animal Care Technician (Bank) - Bath College

Key Purpose
To contribute to the department’s high standard of animal welfare by carrying out animal husbandry duties to meet the individual needs of the animals within the collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain animal records and ensure high standards of animal health, hygiene and welfare are maintained.
• Observe and maintain health and safety documentation and procedures in line with College Policy.
• Work individually or as part of a small team to perform routine husbandry duties including, but not limited to:
• 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 record 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 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.
• 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 that support a healthy 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.

About Bath College
Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock. We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.

Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.