You will be expected to cover the following duties. Training and supervision will be provided.
Daily animal care, health checks and husbandry (including rearing from birth), of both stock and experimental livestock, poultry species and small laboratory animals. Liaising with the Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer and Named Veterinary Surgeons regarding the welfare of animals under your care.
Observations and monitoring of experimental animals, recording of clinical signs and other data and ensuring information is passed to the relevant people.
Video surveillance monitoring of animals and recording data associated with observation and ensuring information is passed onto the relevant people.
Unloading, collection, transport and storage of animal bedding, feed, consumables and equipment.
Assist with veterinary and technical procedures associated with animal identification, weighing, restraint, sample collection, feed preparations and experimental work.
Operation of heavy duty and agricultural machinery, including but not limited to tractors, forklifts, telehandlers, Quadbikes, and Skidsteer loaders.
The use of specialist equipment as required, including but not limited to autoclaves, animal weigh scales, hot air ovens, bottle washers and water pressure washers.
Undertake experimental Home Office procedures (under licence), including Schedule 1 Techniques, and the management of associated records. Full training will be provided.
Contribute to refinement of animal procedures or studies.
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