Case studies

By offering advice, business development and addressing skills issues, Lantra has helped many people in the animal technology industry develop their skills and improve their businesses.

Our business champions have interesting tales to tell about how development and, in some cases, diversification has changed their lives for the better.

Have you developed your skills, and how has this helped your business? Tell us your story.

Norman, Agenda Resource Management

As Norman worked his way up from trainee animal technician to company director, he took every opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications through training. He is today Director of Operations with Agenda Resource Management, a leader in recruitment, selection, pre-employment screening, placement of contract technicians, training, security, marketing and communications for the animal technology sector.

Duncan, Huntingdon Life Science

Huntingdon Life Sciences is one of the world's largest contract research organisations. It is responsible for the welfare of many animals. It takes that responsibility seriously and recognises the need to pay attention to it small army of animal technicians and other staff who, day in and day out, care for the animals. Duncan, Huntingdon’s training, education and recruitment divisional manager, explains.

John, GlaxoSmithKline

The right training creates a better qualified and competent employee of course - but there is far more to updating skills in the world of animal technology.

John, an associate scientist with GlaxoSmithKline for nearly four years, switched careers completely and went back to university to be able to work with animals.