Disease Containment Assistant

3 weeks ago


Surrey, United Kingdom Animal & Plant Health Agency Full time

Description of the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support for ante and post-mortem examination of large animals and poultry. This will involve sampling and humane euthanasia of livestock using appropriate methods, as well as assisting with the location/sampling of tissues as required by experimental protocols.

**Job Specifications**

  • Support for ante and post-mortem examination of large animals and poultry.
  • Sampling and humane euthanasia of livestock using appropriate methods.
  • Assistance with location/sampling of tissues as required by experimental protocols.

**What We Offer**

  • Excellent mentoring and CPD opportunities.
  • Long-term job security and a great work-life balance.
  • Civil Service benefit package.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Civil Service Benevolent Fund.
  • Civil Service Pension.
  • 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days with length of service.
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