Animal Health Technician

Westfine Meats Inc.; Iron Springs; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural business in Iron Springs is seeking a Full-Time Animal Health Technician. You will be responsible for monitoring sheep and lambs, treating any identified illnesses, and maintaining biosecurity protocols. The ideal candidate has a background in agriculture and experience with sheep. The position offers competitive wages and benefits after three months of employment.

Benefits

Benefit program after 3 months

Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Pension plan after 1 year

Opportunity for advancement

On-site training

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Proven history with sheep and lamb industry.
• Ability to operate farm equipment in a safe manner.
• Previous experience dealing with animals or working at a farm or breeding operation.

Responsibilities

• Check sheep and lambs daily for illness and injuries.
• Identify any sickness and treat animals with medication.
• Monitor pregnant ewes for signs of lambing and assist when required.
• Follow all biosecurity protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health.

Skills

Animal health monitoring

Treatment administration

Record keeping

Biosecurity adherence

Farm equipment operation

Education

Education/background in agriculture

Job description

We are currently looking to hire a Full-Time Animal Health Technician at Westexcel Lamb which is our Iron Spring location. This is a Full-Time position working approximately 40 hours per week.

The position schedule will be 7 days on with 2 days off and 8 days on with 4 days off (with flexibility to start and end late). The role of Animal Health Tech. is integral to our operations. This role will directly report to the Farm Manager.

What we Offer

• Benefit program after 3 months of employment
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Pension plan after after 1 year of employment
• Opportunity for advancement
• On-the-site training
• Competitive wages
  
  

Job Opportunity

• Check sheep and lambs daily for illness and injuries
• Identify any sickness
• Treat the animals with medication when necessary
• Monitor pregnant ewes for signs of lambing and assist when required, notify Foreman for any assistance
• Checking pens on regular bases; verify pen integrity and fix any possible breaches
• Monitor signs of eating disorders and review the overall physical conditions of the flock
• Follow all biosecurity protocols and ensure SOP'S are adhered for humane treatment of all animals
• Maintain accurate records of animal health
• Monitor bedding conditions, assist spread of new one when required
• Maintain and monitor water bowl for operation and hygiene
• Euthanize animals when is needed for welfare conditions
• Communicate with Foreman for any irregularities
• All other assigned by the manager
  
  

Asset

• Proven history with sheep and lamb industry
• Ability to operate farm equipment's in as safe manner
• Previous experience dealing with animals or working at a farm or a breeding operation
• Education/background in agriculture