Job Description
Animal Technologist
Reference: 434693
Salary: £33,350
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Job share
Location: APHA Weybridge, Surrey, UK
Do you want to be part of a team protecting Great Britain from exotic notifiable diseases?
Do you want a role safeguarding standards of animal and plant health and welfare?
If so, why not join us and make a difference!
You will be involved in shaping the future of Animal Sciences whilst developing your career as an Animal Technologist.
About the role
This role is to join the Animal Sciences team of 50+ multidisciplined technicians, vets, and administrative staff. Daily responsibilities primarily consist of the daily husbandry, care and welfare of a wide range of species ensuring the highest welfare standards, and conducting regulated procedures under license for which full training & accreditation is provided. Staff will also routinely use both laboratory and agricultural machinery as part of their role, and may be involved in the collection and delivery of livestock. The post will involve a diverse range of tasks involved, and would be well suited to keen and proactive individuals looking to develop their career within Animal Sciences.
About you
Together with experience of contact with small animals e.g. mice, rabbits, you will need to be a good communicator with good written and spoken English. A valid full driving licence is also necessary.
We offer:
* Excellent mentoring and CPD opportunities, including degree opportunities up to PhD level
* Long-term job security, a great work-life balance with 37 hours per week and Civil Service benefit package
* Employee Assistance Programme, access to Civil Service Benevolent Fund
* Civil Service Pension
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days with length of service
Where to go from here
To apply, please visit the Civil Service Jobs website www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk and search using the reference number.
Closing date: 28 November 2025.