Animal Care Associate

Are you looking for a role with training and career progression opportunities? Are you passionate about caring for animals? Would you like to work with a variety of animals including rodents, dogs, and primates? At Labcorp in Harrogate, we are looking to recruit an Animal Care Associate to join our expanding team. Job responsibilities include: Acclimatisation of animals to their surroundings. Ensuring that animal enclosures are maintained. Cleaning out kennels, pens, and cages and changing bedding. Exercising dogs and socialising with the animals. Feeding and watering animals. Accurately recording vital animal information like body weights. What Labcorp can offer you: Competitive salaries and benefits package Structured training and development programme, which includes gaining accredited Animal Science and Technology qualifications, as well as structured career progression. This is a full-time, permanent position. Working hours are Monday to Friday 7.45am until 4.00pm and one out of three weekends. Education/Qualifications: Proficiency in both Maths and English; gained through either academic study or professional work experience. Educational standard may include an Institute of Animal Technology qualification, a relevant BTEC National/Higher National Diploma, or relevant degree. Experience: Previous experience working with animals in a regulated environment is advantageous but not essential. Passion for our industry. Enthusiastic and committed attitude. Reliable, with a hardworking approach to the job. Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.

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