Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Supreme Poultry's Agri Division is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Animal Health Technician to support the Veterinarian and farm management teams in maintaining optimal poultry health and biosecurity standards across breeder operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with DALRRD requirements for Avian Influenza (AI) vaccination, conducting regular sampling and postmortems, and contributing to proactive disease prevention and control measures.

Minimum Requirements

Skills & Knowledge:

Poultry health and disease management. Poultry anatomy and physiology. Biosecurity principles and application. Sample collection and laboratory procedures. Strong organisational and record-keeping ability. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications, registrations & experience:

Diploma in Animal Health Technology Valid SAVC registration (mandatory) 2 years experience as an Animal Health Technician Advantage will be given to candidates with experience in the poultry industry Valid driver's license and own transportation is essential in this role

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct regular postmortems and health inspections on breeder birds. Perform and coordinate sampling (blood, organs, swabs, etc.) and ensure timely submission of samples to laboratories. Assist with and audit AI vaccination processes to ensure compliance with DALRRD standards. Monitor and analyse production and health indicators to identify early signs of disease. Conduct on-farm biosecurity audits and support compliance through inspections and reporting. Maintain detailed and accurate records of animal health, sampling, and vaccination activities. Communicate findings and recommendations to the company Veterinarian and farm management teams. * Perform ad hoc duties as required.