Laboratory Animal Care Assistant

4 days ago


Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom Defra Group Full time
About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Veterinary Laboratory Assistant. In this role, you will provide essential support for our veterinary laboratory services, including sampling and humane euthanasia of livestock.

You will work closely with experienced professionals to assist with tissue location and sampling, and provide general support for ante and post-mortem examinations.

The estimated salary for this role is £38,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive Civil Service benefit package, excellent mentoring opportunities, and degree programs up to PhD level.

Responsibilities:
  1. Support veterinary laboratory services
  2. Assist with tissue location and sampling
  3. Provide general support for ante and post-mortem examinations


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