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Head of Companion Animals

The Role: We are seeking maternity cover for our Head of Companion Animals in our Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre (AHWRC). The AHWRC is a leading practical teaching facility that holds a 5 star pet shop licence, two fully licenced boarding Kennels, a zoo licenced and is BIAZA accredited. The companion animal section has multiple areas with a variety of species to include cats, dogs, ferrets, chinchilla, guinea pigs, rabbits, and a variety of rodents both exotic and domestic.

You will work closely with the AHWRC manager on collection planning, enclosure design and animal husbandry. There are also multiple opportunities for CPD within the college 

As head of companion animals, you will take responsibility for the smooth and effective running of the College’s Animal Companion Animal Section. You will be in charge of our external boarding kennels and hydrotherapy area, therefore, previous experience in these settings and with a variety of domestic species is desirable.

The role also focusses on student care and providing high quality teaching and engagement to students. A desire to teach the next generation of animal carers is essential. The successful candidate will manage a dedicated and skilled team of Animal Keepers, and ensure that our Companion Animal Centre has the highest welfare standards for student learning.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and outstanding customer service and communication skills. They will also hold relevant Animal industry related qualifications and have proven extensive skills required to manage a successful team.

The successful applicant will work Monday-Friday, including being on call for weekends on a rota basis. Holiday is to be taken outside of term time (only).