Job Description

Salary

13.45 per hour

Contractual hours

0

Basis

Zero Hours

Region

Scotland - South and West

Package

Attractive benefits, please see below

Date posted

12/12/2025

Job reference

REQ0444

About The Team:

The Veterinary and Animal Science team at SRUC Barony, located in Dumfries, is part of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). This team is dedicated to providing comprehensive education and training in veterinary care and animal welfare.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Technical Support Officer to join our team friendly team in the Veterinary Animal Science department at Barony.

We are seeking a committed Technical Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the care and welfare of a range of animals housed in the Animal Care Training Centre and associated areas, paying particular attention to their welfare needs. This will include but is not limited to feeding, watering, grooming and cleaning. In addition to this you will be required to maintain accurate animal records and communicate any issues arising.

Applicants should have an interest in animals; a qualification in animal care would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Applicants must be available to work a rota of 1 in every 3 weekends 9am to 1pm Saturday & Sunday and must be flexible to provide additional holiday cover during the week for staff holidays and unplanned leave as required.

This is a fixed term, zero-hour contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should have an interest in animals; a qualification in animal care would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary, right to work in the UK. Admin ref: ASWF/VAS/014/25

Why work for SRUC?

Generous annual leave Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer) Cycle to work scheme Discounted RAC Membership Generous family leave Flexible working patterns Hybrid working solutions (in some areas) Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.

SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046