Bird Health & Vaccination Technician

Aviagen; Loretto (TN); In loco; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Company-paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 회사

Training and career development

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Descrizione del lavoro

Aviagen in Tennessee is seeking a Poultry Vaccination Technician to support health, welfare, and performance of our breeding stock. You will assist with bird handling, vaccination programs, health monitoring, sample collection, and routine flock management while upholding animal welfare and biosecurity standards.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work with live animals in an agricultural environment, including weekends or overtime as production schedules

Competenze

• Commitment to humane animal care and welfare.
• Ability to handle poultry while minimizing stress.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
• Basic recordkeeping and documentation skills.

Mansioni

• Safely and humanely handle day-old chicks and birds of various ages.
• Assist with vaccination programs by preparing birds and administering vaccines.
• Collect, move, and restrain birds for weighing and health evaluations.
• Collect blood samples and other samples for health monitoring.
• Apply, remove, or replace identification bands and tags.
• Observe birds daily and report concerns to supervisors.
• Follow Animal Welfare Guidelines and Biosecurity Policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain accurate vaccination and flock records.
• Work with PPE and EHS policies.
• Collaborate with farm management to meet production schedules.

Conoscenze

Bird handling

Vaccination programs

Health monitoring

Recordkeeping

Biosecurity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Aviagen in Tennessee is seeking a Poultry Vaccination Technician to support health, welfare, and performance of our breeding stock. You will assist with bird handling, vaccination programs, health monitoring, sample collection, and routine flock management while upholding animal welfare and biosecurity standards.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work with live animals in an agricultural environment, including weekends or overtime as production schedules