About the role
The Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care, monitoring, and maintenance of cow and lamb, inventory and cost of cow's babies and milk. This includes ensuring optimal animal health, productivity, cleanliness, and compliance with biosecurity and company standards.
Key responsibilities
- Feed, water, and monitor animals according to established schedules
- Collect, grade, and record daily egg production
- Check health regularly for signs of disease, injury, or stress
- Assist in the vaccination, weighing, and transfer
- Implement proper lighting, ventilation, and temperature control procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of poultry houses, feeders, and drinkers
- Follow strict biosecurity protocols to prevent the spread of disease
- Disinfect tools, equipment, and work areas as required
- Maintain accurate daily logs of feed consumption, production, mortality, and medication
- Report abnormalities in bird behavior, feed intake, or production to the Farm Supervisor immediately
About you
- At least a High School Graduate
- Vocational Course or Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred
- Knowledge of poultry health, feeding, and egg production systems is an advantage
- Physically fit and able to perform fieldwork
- Willing to work on weekends or holidays when needed
- Honest, dependable, and able to follow instructions accurately