Poultry Vaccination & Animal Care Technician

Aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking an engaged team member in Oklahoma to support vaccination, bird moves, and grading within the vaccination crew. The role emphasizes safety, bio-security and animal welfare as core priorities, with responsibilities across live birds and poultry houses.

You will work with day-old chicks, assist with weighing/moving birds and collect samples while adhering to care standards. Some weekend/holiday work may be required and physical effort is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrists.
• Must lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Bend and stoop during shift.
• Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Able to work in outside temperatures.
• Able to work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Vaccinate and move birds, and perform male selection and grading.
• Clean and disinfect equipment to maintain bio-security standards.
• Work with day-old chicks and in poultry houses with live animals.
• Collect blood samples, weigh/move birds as needed.
• Follow Animal Care Standards, Welfare Guidelines and Bio-Security policies.
• Handle chemicals such as detergents and disinfectants safely.
• Maintain safety and efficiency as trained; may work up to 6 days a week including some holidays.

Skills

Animal care

Safety

Bio-security

Reading instructions

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Aviagen is seeking an engaged team member in Oklahoma to support vaccination, bird moves, and grading within the vaccination crew. The role emphasizes safety, bio-security and animal welfare as core priorities, with responsibilities across live birds and poultry houses.

You will work with day-old chicks, assist with weighing/moving birds and collect samples while adhering to care standards. Some weekend/holiday work may be required and physical effort is expected.