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Animal Care Technician

United Kingdom, Portsmouth Employment contract 24837.69 - 25747.35 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 16, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

What we offer

  • Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
  • Pension: Generous Local Government pension
  • Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
  • Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
  • Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
  • Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
  • Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
  • Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!
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