Job Description

Production Bird Care Technician (6-Month Contract)

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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.



We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.



Indeed, Our "Together, Beyond Animal Health" vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.



As part of our "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

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Production Bird Care Technician


6-Month Contract


Guelph, ON


Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30pm



The Poultry Barn Cleaner and Bird Care Technician will be responsible for the bird room cleaning and bird care, ensuring that all aspects of animal care and vaccine production are in compliance with approved Outlines of Production (O.P.), Special Outlines (S.O) and Standard Operating Procedures. (S.O.P.)


Additionally, will assist in vaccine production and may be required to work weekend after initial training.

Duties Include:

General Preparation of Equipment, Supplies and Rooms

Weekly inventory check of supplies Clean and sanitize production and animal facilities Maintenance and Care of birds and bird rooms Order Feed and Supplies as needed Help with the inoculation of birds.

Vaccine Production in the Laboratory

Assist with the production of different Eimeria species in the laboratory as per the production schedule. Assist with general cleaning duties associated with the daily operations.

General Documentation

Detailed, accurate, concurrent, complete record keeping

General Miscellaneous

Follows all safety procedures Follows standard operation procedures and company policies

Maintenance and Care of Birds and Bird Rooms

Feed and water all birds and record observations as set out Control room temperature and humidity Replace or clean vent filters Clean and disinfect empty bird rooms Record in Logbook when rooms cleaned and disinfected Record daily temperature of all refrigerated units; report problems Order Feed and Supplies as needed

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About You

You have a minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED Ideally, you have previously worked with farm or lab animals Idally you have basic knowledge of cleaning and bird care. You have knowledge of documentation and record keeping. You are able to operate technical machinery and computerized equipment (incl. machine controls and instrumentation). You have a passion for farming and working with animals. * You think science and innovation is awesome.