Clinical Skills Technician

Are you someone who is practical, enjoys working with people and loves variety? We have a great opportunity to join our School of Veterinary Medicine, based within the University of Surrey, in our state-of-the art teaching and research facilities.

The School of Veterinary Medicine is a truly inspirational and fascinating environment to work in. Delivering teaching to over 750 undergraduate students training to be the veterinary professionals of the future. The research of our academic colleagues focuses on ‘One Health, One Medicine’ and understanding the factors which impact the health of both animals and humans. With investment of over £40m, our facilities and those of the wider University present a wonderful backdrop for the right person to contribute to wider society and develop their skills and career.

The role

You’ll become a key team member, working as part of a motivated team with the opportunity to build your skills and knowledge as a clinical skills technician. You’ll be responsible for preparing the clinical skills facilities for our diverse student body, involving setting up equipment and practical classes, carrying out husbandry duties with our teaching dogs, preparing models, ordering consumables and assisting academics as they deliver teaching and support students as they work through their practical learning activities. In this fast-paced environment there’s lots of variety, lots of interaction with veterinary school students, academics and Technicians and our teaching animals.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in animal welfare and a practical approach to work. You will be familiar with working in a clinical environment through either your own education or through practical animal-based work experience. Training will be in place to support and develop you in the role. A degree or formal technical qualification is not essential.

If you are enthusiastic, keen to join the University, and are motivated to do things differently and open a world of new possibilities, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

Further Information

For more information or to be considered for the role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and your relevant experience.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Clare Casey-Simmons c.casey@surrey.ac.uk or Sophie Turner sophie.turner@surrey.ac.uk

Interviews will be held 17th and/or 18th June on site and will include a practical task.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. We therefore particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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