Animal Health Technician (12 Months Contract) at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Company:

Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Industry: Agriculture / Agro-Allied

Deadline: Nov 16, 2025

Job Type: Contract

Experience: 2 years

Location: North West

Province:

Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied 

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.

Deadline:12th November,2025



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