Large Animal Technician

We have an exciting position for a motivated, flexible person to join our Large Animal Practice Team.  The role involves assisting the clinical team with patient care, ambulatory visits and the instruction of veterinary undergraduate students. 

Applicants should have experience of working with, and solid skills in handling cattle and sheep, and basic knowledge of their management. The role will involve some working with horses. An understanding of Health and Safety and knowledge of routine farm procedures is essential. Competence in Microsoft software packages is desirable.

You will ideally be educated to A level standard or have significant experience in a similar environment. Applicants should have a driving licence because the role will involve driving students from the vet school to the University Farm. The ability to drive a category D1 minibus is desirable but not essential.

There will be a requirement to work weekends on a rota basis, currently one in three, for which additional payment will be made.

Informal enquiries please contact Natalie Wills on nw366@cam.ac.uk

Further particulars for the role and information about the Department www.vet.cam.ac.uk.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :

http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/34374.

Closing Date:  10 July 2022

Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 July 2022

Please quote reference PP30807 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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