Poultry Health Technician - Vaccination & Care

Aviagen; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Aviagen seeks a dedicated Poultry Vaccination Technician to support vaccination programs and daily husbandry within its breeding operations. You will handle birds safely, assist with vaccinations, collect samples, and help monitor flock health while adhering to welfare and biosecurity standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, observing birds for health issues, and collaborating with farm management to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Experience in poultry, livestock, agriculture, animal husbandry, veterinary support, or farming is preferred but not required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with live animals in an agricultural environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Safely and humanely handle day-old chicks and birds of various ages in accordance with company Animal Welfare Standards and industry best practices.
• Assist with vaccination programs by preparing birds, administering vaccines as trained, and supporting vaccination activities to ensure flock health.
• Collect, move, and restrain birds for weighing, vaccination, health evaluations, and routine flock management activities.
• Collect blood samples and other biological samples as directed for health monitoring and diagnostic testing.
• Apply, remove, or replace identification bands and tags in accordance with company procedures.
• Observe birds daily for signs of illness, injury, stress, or abnormal behavior and promptly report concerns to supervisors.
• Support animal husbandry activities that promote bird health, comfort, and productivity.
• Follow all Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines, and company Biosecurity Policies and Procedures to protect flock health.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and tools using approved detergents, disinfectants, and sanitation practices.
• Maintain accurate records related to vaccinations, sample collection, bird identification, and flock activities.
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work collaboratively with farm management and fellow team members to meet production schedules and flock management objectives.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas while supporting overall farm operations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Humane animal care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aviagen seeks a dedicated Poultry Vaccination Technician to support vaccination programs and daily husbandry within its breeding operations. You will handle birds safely, assist with vaccinations, collect samples, and help monitor flock health while adhering to welfare and biosecurity standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, observing birds for health issues, and collaborating with farm management to meet production goals.