Animal technologist

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

2 yrs

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working with laboratory animals.

Carry out daily husbandry checks and welfare monitoring of research animals

Maintain clean and controlled housing environments to regulatory standard

Assist scientists with technical procedures under appropriate licences

Observe and record signs of pain, distress, or abnormal behaviour

Apply the 3Rs in daily practice and suggest refinements where possible

Maintain accurate records of animal procedures, health, and breeding

Ensure compliance with Home Office licence conditions and ASPA regulations

Specialist husbandry for laboratory animal species including rodents and rabbits

The 3Rs framework: Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement in research

Legislation governing animal use in scientific procedures (ASPA 1986)

Health monitoring, clinical observation, and recognising pain in research animals

Aseptic technique and biosecurity in a barrier or containment facility

Basic technical procedures such as dosing, sampling, and anaesthesia support

Record-keeping and data integrity in a regulated research environment

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