About Drayton Animal Health
Drayton Animal Health is a UK-based Contract Research Organisation (CRO) specialising in developing and supporting veterinary medicines, feed additives, and plant protection products. Established in 2007 and a proud member of the Celnor Group, we provide high-quality GLP and GCPv-compliant research studies to meet the evolving needs of the animal health industry.
The Role
We are looking for a dedicated Farm Animal Technician with a passion for animal welfare. This is a hands-on role requiring confidence in handling a variety of agricultural animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, and horses. You'll be a key part of our team, providing a high level of husbandry and contributing to research that helps our clients develop new farm animal health products. The role is physical and involves manual handling.
Key Responsibilities
As a Farm Animal Technician, you will:
· Provide excellent husbandry and welfare for various farm animal species you work with (including rearing from birth).
· Be Lead Technician on projects with a requirement to be efficient and organised
· Assist on projects such as participating in animal training programmes and handling animals for procedures, working in an efficient and organised approach.
· Liaising with the Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer and Named Veterinary Surgeons regarding the welfare of animals under your care and assist scientific teams with animal sampling and observation.
· Maintain meticulous records of animal health, behaviour, feeding, and veterinary treatments.
· Work in compliance with GLP and GCPv regulations.
· Adhere to strict biosecurity protocols when moving between animal groups.
- To comply with all Health & Safety regulations, including SOPs, COSHH and Risk Assessment documentation.
· Keep livestock accommodation scrupulously clean.
· Help with general maintenance duties as needed.
What We're Looking For
Essentials:
· Physically capable of manual labour.
· Meticulous and detail-oriented when following procedures and instructions.
· Accurate and proficient in keeping detailed written records.
· A confident communicator who can work effectively with study leads, team members, vets, welfare officers and clients.
· Flexible and adaptable, willing to work off-site on weekends, or unsocial hours if required (overtime rota is every other weekend).
· A reliable team player who is eager to learn.
· Full driving licence – due to rural location and off-site work
It would be a bonus if you have:
· Experience operating farm machinery (e.g., tractors, trailers, skidsteer, telescopic handlers).
· Familiarity with biosecurity procedures and farm animal husbandry.
· A Home Office Personal Licence or experience working on Home Office regulated studies.
· Experience with Good Clinical Practice (veterinary) and Good Laboratory Practice.
· An animal or science-related higher education degree or equivalent experience.
We offer candidates:
Competitive salary, company pension and on-site parking
Opportunities for career development and progression within a leading Research Facility.
A team environment with its ethos around collaboration, support and a focused on everyone’s personal development.
Opportunities for further development of skills and to acquire additional qualifications e.g. certification for competence in transport of poultry, Home Office Personal Licence and telescopic handler training.
If you are a motivated and adaptable animal welfare driven individual looking to contribute to a leading CRO in the animal health sector, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,227.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Animal care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
