Animal Care Technician at University of Oxford

Q: What qualifications are needed for the Animal Care Technician role?

Candidates need strong communication skills , attention to detail , ability to work in a team and independently, and dedication to animal welfare . Experience with daily health checks is essential. See higher-ed jobs for similar roles.

Q: What are the main responsibilities of the Animal Care Technician?

Key duties include day-to-day care of animals (focus on fish ), providing food and water, cleaning housing, and conducting daily health checks . The role is based at the John Krebs Field Station in Wytham. Check research jobs for related positions.

Q: Is this a full-time permanent position?

Yes, the role is full time and available immediately. The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. View administration jobs for similar staff roles.

Q: What is the work environment like at the Wytham Field Station?

You will work in a team of four experienced animal technicians and three facilities staff. The station houses birds, fish, and insects. Attention to detail and independent workload management are vital. Browse higher-ed jobs for more field-based roles.

Animal Care Technician

About the role

We are recruiting for an Animal Care Technician! Based at our Field Station in Wytham, you will be working in a team with four experienced animal technicians and three facilities staff. Our Field Station houses several animal populations including birds, fish and insects. Your focus as a Grade 4 technician is the day-to-day care of the animals, focusing on fish, to include supplying adequate levels of food and water along with cleaning the animals’ housing.

About you

You will be expected to be able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and scientists alike, and attention to detail is essential. Ability to work within a team is necessary but you will also be able to work independently with minimal supervision, which includes being able to organise your own allocated workload on a day to day basis. Dedication to animal welfare is essential as will be your ability to assess the condition of the animal during the daily health checks.

How to apply

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This post is full time and available immediately.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 12th June 2026, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late June. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are needed for the Animal Care Technician role?

Candidates need strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a team and independently, and dedication to animal welfare. Experience with daily health checks is essential. See higher-ed jobs for similar roles.

📝How do I apply for the Animal Care Technician position at Oxford?

Applications must be submitted online via the University of Oxford e-recruitment system. Upload a supporting statement and CV before the deadline of 12 June 2026. Interviews are scheduled for late June. Explore faculty jobs for more opportunities.

🐟What are the main responsibilities of the Animal Care Technician?

Key duties include day-to-day care of animals (focus on fish), providing food and water, cleaning housing, and conducting daily health checks. The role is based at the John Krebs Field Station in Wytham. Check research jobs for related positions.

⏰Is this a full-time permanent position?

Yes, the role is full time and available immediately. The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. View administration jobs for similar staff roles.

🌿What is the work environment like at the Wytham Field Station?

You will work in a team of four experienced animal technicians and three facilities staff. The station houses birds, fish, and insects. Attention to detail and independent workload management are vital. Browse higher-ed jobs for more field-based roles.

Animal Care Technician

University of Oxford

John Krebs Field Station, Department of Biology, Wytham, Oxford, OX2 8QJ