- Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
- Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
- Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
- Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
- Administer emergency first
Animal technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Animal technicians look after animals in laboratories.
Animal technicians typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Animal technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
22,036 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Animal technician
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24,681 GBP
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20,807 GBP
Average salary for part-time Animal technician
Average salary for full-time Animal technician
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8,853 GBP
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8,630 GBP
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9,659 GBP
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22,036 GBP
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20,807 GBP
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24,681 GBP
Salary over time for Animal technician
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19,043 GBP
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18,666 GBP
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17,030 GBP
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18,681 GBP
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20,568 GBP
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21,682 GBP
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22,036 GBP
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20,833 GBP
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Future outlook for Animal technicians
Very good outlook
27 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Animal technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Animal technician. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Animal technician interview
Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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