In animal care Work, Jobs in Swindon, Eng (with Salaries)

Technician in Animal Care
Wiltshire College & University Centre —Chippenham
- £25,304 - £25,835 a year
- Weekend availability
- University
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Animal Care Assistant
IVC —Hungerford
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Veterinary Care Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Medivet Group Ltd —Carterton
- £26,538.48 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Environmental Protection Officer (Animal Welfare)
Stroud District Council —Stroud
- £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
14d
Veterinary Care Assistant
Vets for Pets —Newbury
- £22,568.00 - £26,436.80 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
5d
Store Colleague
Pets at Home —Newbury
- £13.96 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4h
OOHs Veterinary Care Assistant
Hale Veterinary Group —Chippenham
- Up to £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
8d
Pet Welfare Assistant - On-site Services (part time)
Blue Cross —Burford
- £17,484 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Kennel Supervisor - Live In
Honeybottom Kennels —Abingdon
- From £29,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Pet Welfare Assistant - Onsite Services (part time)
Blue Cross —Burford
- £14,986 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Experienced Poultry Stockperson - Permanent role - AM shift (with accomodoation)
Oaklands Farm Eggs —Tidworth
- £34,993 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Basic maths
- In-person
Quick apply
Veterinary Receptionist
Vets for Pets —Newbury
- £22,568.00 - £26,436.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Care plans
- Employee discount
5d
Organic Dairy Experienced Herdsperson/Assistant Manager
Manor Farm Chedworth —Cheltenham
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- English
- In-person
- Annual leave
Quick apply
5d
Animal Care Apprenticeship Level 2 - Dog Daycare
Oxford Pet Whisperers —Didcot
- £8 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Receptionist
Vets for Pets —Didcot
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Front desk
- IT
- Employee discount
1d
Kitchen Gardener
The PIG Hotels —Cirencester
- £13.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Kitchen experience
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Dog Daycare Manager
Oxford Pet Whisperers —Didcot
- From £14.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
6d
Director of Equine Surgery
IVC —Newbury
- Leadership
- Employee discount

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Technician in Animal Care

Wiltshire College & University Centre -
Chippenham

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Job details

Full-time
£25,304 - £25,835 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Animal care
Organisational skills
Animal welfare
Communication skills

Full job description

Technician in Animal Care

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Lackham Campus

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role where every day is different?

Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a Technician in Animal Care to help care for our diverse collection of animals while maintaining our industry-standard facilities at the beautiful Lackham Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unique educational environment, supporting the day-to-day running of our Animal Resource Centre and ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. You'll play a vital role behind the scenes, preparing practical learning environments, maintaining facilities, and helping students gain valuable industry experience.

Whether you're currently working in an animal care setting and looking for a better work-life balance, or you're seeking a rewarding new challenge where your skills can make a lasting impact, this role offers variety, stability, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

What We Offer

?? Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year

??? Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week based on a 7-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays, 52 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

?? Outstanding Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme – a strong, secure foundation for your future
Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
College Closure and Wellbeing Days
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money while staying active
Professional Development – ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A stable role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.

What You'll Do

Provide the highest standards of daily care, feeding, handling, and enrichment for a wide variety of animal species
Monitor animal health and welfare, reporting concerns and supporting veterinary treatment where required
Maintain clean, safe, and well-organised animal accommodation to meet legislative and welfare standards
Prepare feeds, bedding, equipment, and practical resources for teaching sessions
Assist with the maintenance of animal enclosures, facilities, and equipment
Support students during practical sessions, demonstrating safe animal handling and husbandry techniques
Maintain accurate records relating to animal health, welfare, stock, and husbandry
Ensure compliance with health & safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare legislation
Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the Animal Resource Centre

What You'll Bring

Level 3 qualification (or above) in Animal Care, Animal Management, or a related subject (or willingness to work towards one)
Practical experience caring for a range of domestic, farm, companion, or exotic animals
A sound understanding of animal husbandry, welfare, and current industry best practice
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to work
Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A genuine passion for animal welfare and supporting the education of future animal care professionals

? Why Choose This Path?

Continue doing what you love—working with animals—while enjoying the benefits of an educational environment:

A varied role caring for a diverse collection of animals
The opportunity to support and inspire the next generation of animal care professionals
Greater job security and excellent benefits
Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
A supportive team and positive working environment
Better work-life balance than many commercial animal care settings

Keep your passion for animal care while building a rewarding long-term career.

? Make a move that truly pays off

If you're ready for a secure, rewarding role where your animal care skills will make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 30/07/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.

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Technician in Animal Care

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