Job Title: Animal Care Technician
Location: Highbury Campus
Salary: £24,231.89– £25,119.37 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent

ABOUT US:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
We aspire to become the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, promoting a progressive, supportive and rewarding workplace culture. Here at COPC, we offer ongoing support, professional development / training and guidance alongside competitive benefits to all staff. By joining us you can be a part of the journey to shape the next generations educational journey and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Animal Care technician will work closely with the Animal Care lecturers. You will be responsible for the care of a large range of animals, including reptiles, quails, rabbits, mice, guinea pigs and chinchillas. You will also work with groups of students showing them how to handle the animals correctly and how to care for them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide daily care and maintenance of animals
• Monitor the health and well-being of animals
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for animals
• Leading practical lessons such as enrichment, preventative care and handling
• Administer treatments and medications
• Monitor and record animal activity
• Assist with animal handling and restraint
• Accurate Record Keeping
• Responsible for raising supplies needed
• Work to provide a safe environment for students and public while visiting and studying
• Assess students during their time on the course
• Communicate and collaborate with students and staff members
• Cover out of term time to care and feed the animals

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, BELOW IS WHAT WE WOULD NEED FROM YOU:

• Relevant animal care experience
• Relevant animal care relevant qualification
• Good knowledge of a range of animals and reptiles
• Ability to provide basic animal care
• Ability to follow safety protocols
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to handle and restrain animals
• Computer literate