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AVS Bio

AVS Bio Farm Manager

CT · On-site

$80K/yr

... animal health worldwide. Position Overview The Farm Manager leads the day-to-day performance of the farm. The role typically directly manages the Assistant Farm Manager and Farm Technicians, with ...

Prestage

Animal Caretaker

Pheba, MS · On-site

... farm sanitation, and maintaining accurate health records. This role also encompasses animal ... Capability to follow instructions meticulously Essential Duties: Assist with the care and feeding ...

Prestage

Animal Caretaker - Finisher Farm

Texhoma, OK · On-site

Ability to follow instructions meticulously Essential Duties and Responsibilities : * Assist in all ... Maintain thorough record-keeping tools for animal management and complete reports on time * Clean ...

Woodside Communities

Farm Technician

Aiken, SC · On-site

Collect eggs and assist with basic animal husbandry tasks as needed General Duties * Maintain a ... Communicate effectively with farm management regarding tasks, schedules, and equipment needs ...

Prestage

Animal Caretaker - Finisher Farm

Texhoma, OK · On-site

Ability to follow instructions meticulously Essential Duties and Responsibilities : * Assist in all ... Maintain thorough record-keeping tools for animal management and complete reports on time * Clean ...

Woodland Acres Farm LLC

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Farm Hand/helper

Norton, MA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

There is also opportunity to assist in the daily milking including pre-milking prep, proper ... Experience with animal husbandry and animal handling techniques preferred. * Must be able to ...

Prestage

Animal Caretaker

Texhoma, OK · On-site

Prestage Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker to join our team. This role involves various ... Ability to follow instructions meticulously Essential Duties and Responsibilities : * Assist in all ...

Clemens Food Group

Sow Farm Assistant Manager

Modoc, IN · On-site

What You'll Do As Assistant Sow Farm Manager, you'll be the on-site leader ensuring smooth daily ... Oversee animal care plans including vaccinations, health programs, and welfare practices. * Drive ...

Prestage

Animal Caretaker

Texhoma, OK · On-site

Prestage Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker to join our team. This role involves various ... Ability to follow instructions meticulously Essential Duties and Responsibilities : * Assist in all ...

Lollypop Farm

Animal Care Attendant

Fairport, NY · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Lollypop Farm is hiring a part-time Animal Care Attendant ... Provide daily animal movement throughout the shelter * Assist with laundry, garbage, dish and other ...

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Madison, MN · On-site

$20/hr

In addition, you'll assist in gilt blood testing and ventilation adjustments. PAY AND BENEFITS Christensen Farms is offering a Sign-On & Retention Bonus of $2,500 for all eligible newly-hired Animal ...

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How much do assistant animal farm jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant animal farm in the United States is $17.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant animal farm do?

An Assistant Animal Farm is responsible for helping with the daily care and maintenance of animals on a farm. Their duties typically include feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal health, and assisting with breeding or medical procedures as needed. They may also help with general farm upkeep, such as maintaining equipment and facilities. This role requires a love for animals, physical stamina, and the ability to follow instructions carefully.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for an assistant animal farm worker?

As an Assistant Animal Farm worker, your day-to-day tasks will likely include feeding and watering animals, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal health, and assisting with basic medical care under supervision. You may also help maintain farm facilities and equipment, record animal data, and support breeding or birthing processes. Collaboration with farm managers and veterinarians is common, and the role often involves both indoor and outdoor work, sometimes in varying weather conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant animal farm worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Animal Farm Worker, you need fundamental knowledge of animal care, basic husbandry practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with farm equipment, animal feeding systems, and record-keeping software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication skills help foster a safe and efficient working environment. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure animal welfare, maintain farm productivity, and support smooth daily operations.

How do I become an assistant animal farm?

To become an assistant at an animal farm, candidates typically need experience working with animals, good physical stamina, and the ability to perform tasks such as feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals. Some farms may require a high school diploma or relevant certifications in animal care or agriculture. Practical experience through volunteering or internships can also improve chances of employment.

What job can I do if I love animals?

An assistant animal farm typically involves caring for farm animals, feeding, cleaning, and maintaining their health. Other related jobs include animal caretaker, zookeeper, pet trainer, or veterinary assistant, which often require knowledge of animal behavior and sometimes certifications or training. These roles are usually performed in farm, zoo, or veterinary environments and may involve physical activity and outdoor work.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Animal Farm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,733 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

AVS Bio Farm Manager

AVS Bio

CT • On-site

$80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description


AVS Bio Farm Manager
Title: Farm Manager
Location: Voluntown, CT
Industry: Poultry, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical
Salary: $80K and above based on experience
Shift: Days (weekend availability required)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Client Overview
AVS Bio is a global leader in biologics with more than 60 years of innovation supporting the development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and breakthrough scientific research that protects human and animal health worldwide.
Position Overview
The Farm Manager leads the day-to-day performance of the farm. The role typically directly manages the Assistant Farm Manager and Farm Technicians, with Poultry House Operators also reporting to the Farm Manager depending on the site structure. The Farm Manager translates operational priorities into clear goals and expectations and ensures the farm meets its commitments for animal welfare, safety, biosecurity, quality, production, and cost.
The Farm Manager builds team capability, uses structured problem solving to address day-to-day performance gaps, and works with the Production Manager and cross-functional partners to remove barriers and improve how the operation runs.
Key Areas of Impact
  • People Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and develop the Assistant Farm Manager and farm team members, setting clear goals, priorities, roles, and expectations for the operation.
  • Hold regular performance and development conversations, provide timely feedback, recognize strong performance, and address performance or conduct concerns consistently.
  • Identify and develop high-potential employees to build strength and support succession.
  • Delegate effectively and coach team members to make sound decisions, solve problems, and build capability within their areas of responsibility.
  • Partner with the Senior Farm Leadership and HR on recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations.
  • Establish communication routines that keep the farm team aligned on priorities, performance, risks, and operational changes.
Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Own day-to-day farm performance against established goals and KPIs for production, animal welfare, safety, quality, biosecurity, labor, and cost.
  • Plan and adjust daily labor, resources, and work priorities to meet production needs while maintaining biosecurity, animal welfare and quality standards.
  • Work with the Senior Farm Leadership to review farm performance, identify trends, risks, and gaps, define problems clearly, and agree on corrective action when results are off plan.
  • Lead structured problem solving within the farm, evaluate potential solutions, and escalate issues that require broader support, resources, or decisions.
  • Build continuous improvement into daily work by engaging the Assistant Farm Manager and farm team in reducing waste, improving flow, and strengthening standard work.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Laboratory, Maintenance, Planning, and other operations teams to coordinate day-to-day priorities, resources, and operational changes; escalate unresolved barriers to the Production Manager.

Animal Health & Husbandry
  • Be accountable for the humane care and well-being of birds throughout all life cycle phases, ensuring standards are understood and consistently followed.
  • Maintain working knowledge of core husbandry practices - including egg management, incubation and hatching, breeder/grow house oversight, pullet management, and depopulations - sufficient to guide decisions, coach the team, and verify execution.
  • Lead the response to alarms, animal health concerns, and operational disruptions, escalating appropriately and communicating clear direction.
Farm Stewardship
  • Ensure farm records, biosecurity logs, and regulatory documentation are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
  • Identify maintenance and infrastructure needs, coordinate day-to-day repairs, and work with the Production Manager to prioritize resources and larger investments that protect animal welfare, safety, quality, and operational continuity.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, professional, and compliant operation, holding the team accountable for PPE, biosecurity, and safety requirements.
  • Take immediate action to address biosecurity or animal welfare concerns, including stopping work when necessary, until risks are resolved.

What You Bring
Experience & Education
  • 5+ years of experience in poultry, livestock, or agricultural operations, including 2+ years of supervisory or management responsibility in a hands-on environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Operations, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience translating operational goals into daily priorities, using performance data, developing teams, and improving results in a hands-on environment.

Capabilities & Mindset
  • Accountability & Impact: You translate farm goals into clear priorities, measure day-to-day performance, and act when results are off plan.
  • Talent Development: You coach team members to strengthen their skills and judgment and prepare them for greater responsibility.
  • Problem Solving: You define problems clearly, gather the right information, use data to understand root causes, and evaluate solutions before acting.
  • Communication & Collaboration: You communicate with clarity and empathy, resolve conflict, and build effective working relationships across the farm and supporting functions.
  • Focused Urgency: You prioritize, delegate, and adapt quickly while maintaining follow-through on critical commitments.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This is an active, physical role in an agricultural setting. The work environment includes indoor poultry housing, outdoor grounds, and processing areas, each with varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to dust, fumes, and biological materials. Candidates must be comfortable working hands-on with live poultry, lifting up to 80 lbs on occasion, and wearing full PPE including respirators. A genuine comfort with and respect for animal agriculture is essential.
Biosecurity FAQs:
  • What is included in the biosecurity requirement? Employees may not own or have contact with live birds of any kind, including backyard poultry, ducks, turkeys, wild, or exotic birds, or visit farms, fairs, or other locations with bird exposure.
  • What other animal contact is prohibited? Prohibited contact includes reptiles, amphibians, rodents, and certain wild animals (e.g., snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, raccoons, skunks, opossums, squirrels, deer mice), or animals requiring feeding of rodents or raw/frozen animal products.
  • What animal contact is permitted? Permitted animals include dogs, cats, fish, and traditional farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas/alpacas). Employees may not handle raw or frozen meat or poultry products before work.
  • How is biosecurity enforced? All candidates must complete a Biosecurity & Animal Ownership Disclosure Form prior to hire and certify ongoing compliance. Violations or falsification may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.
Why Join Us:
  • Direct hire with long-term career stability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Up to 3 weeks paid vacation
  • Up to 11.5 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Benefits effective the 1st of the month after your start date
  • Consistent daytime schedule for work life balance
  • Entry point into the life sciences and pharmaceutical industry
  • Work that directly supports vaccines, diagnostics, and breakthrough therapies
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