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Limagrain

Global Breeding Director (M/F)

Davis, CA · On-site

$180 - $280/hr

Global Breeding Director (M/F) Job Location: Davis Contract type: Permanent About the Role As Global Breeding Director, you will be a key executive leader at the heart of HM.CLAUSE's R&D strategy.

Ohalo

Global Crop Product Manager

South San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$150K - $250K/yr

The Opportunity Ohalo Boosted Breeding platform enables true hybrid seed to be produced for crop markets that have never had seed before, starting with potato. We're seeking a Global Crop Product ...

Ohalo

Global Crop Product Manager

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Collaborate with Breeding to maintain visibility into the pipeline, ensuring product roadmaps and commercial strategies are aligned. * Manage the seamless hand-off of commercial variety selections ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for breeder in California is $24.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.14 and $28.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a breeder?

Breeders are professionals who specialize in mating animals or plants to produce offspring with specific desirable traits. They may work with a variety of species, including dogs, cats, horses, livestock, or plants, depending on their area of expertise. Breeders carefully select parent stock based on health, temperament, appearance, or yield, adhering to ethical guidelines and breeding standards. Their responsibilities often include caring for the animals or plants, maintaining health records, and ensuring proper genetic diversity. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of the breed and meet specific industry or hobbyist standards.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a breeder?

To thrive as a Breeder, you need a solid understanding of animal genetics, health, and husbandry, often supported by experience or formal education in animal science or agriculture. Familiarity with breeding management software, record-keeping systems, and relevant animal health certifications is common. Attention to detail, patience, and strong observation and communication skills help breeders monitor animal well-being and coordinate with veterinarians or clients. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the health, genetic quality, and ethical treatment of animals while meeting breeding goals.

What challenges do breeders face when working with different animal breeds?

Breeders often encounter challenges such as managing the specific health and behavioral needs of various animal breeds, ensuring proper genetic diversity, and maintaining breed standards. Each breed may require tailored care, specialized nutrition, and unique environmental conditions. Additionally, breeders must stay updated on best practices and veterinary guidance to prevent hereditary diseases and ensure animal welfare. Collaboration with veterinarians and breed associations is often essential to address these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Breeder vs Veterinarian?

AspectBreederVeterinarian
Required CredentialsOften no formal degree, may have certifications in animal careDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and licensing
Work EnvironmentAnimal breeding facilities, farms, or pet storesVeterinary clinics, hospitals, or animal clinics
Industry UsageBreeding animals for sale, show, or researchProviding medical care, diagnosis, and treatment for animals

While both Breeders and Veterinarians work with animals, Breeders focus on breeding and raising animals, often with minimal formal medical training. Veterinarians provide medical diagnosis, treatment, and health care, requiring advanced degrees and licensing. Their work environments and industry roles differ significantly, with Veterinarians playing a crucial role in animal health and Breeders specializing in animal reproduction and development.

How do you become an animal breeder?

To become an animal breeder, you typically need knowledge of animal care, breeding practices, and genetics, which can be gained through education or hands-on experience. Many breeders start by volunteering or working with experienced breeders, and some pursue certifications or courses in animal husbandry to improve their skills and credibility.

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Infographic showing various Breeder job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,701 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Assistant Breeder

Guadalupe, CA • On-site

BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY
Crop Farming • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANYexternal

$22.50 - $36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

To assist, support, implement and evaluate plant breeding project components as needed for PanAmerican Seed Co. Plant Breeders in the execution of their high priority projects. This may include training and supervision of technicians. In addition, the Assistant Plant Breeder will be trained in commercial flower breeding and may have limited, small plant breeding projects of their own.


Essential Functions – What needs to Be Accomplished?

  1. An Assistant Plant Breeder may assist other plant breeders with organization of trials, bioassays, note taking & documentation as well as execution of various aspects of the breeding cycle as needed.
  2. As part of training and to gain proficiency, an Assistant Plant Breeder may also have some small, limited plant breeding projects of their own, assigned by a Regional Breeding Director, as part of the overall PanAm R&D strategic goals.
  3. Provide supervision and training to current breeder technicians, as appropriate.
  4. Assist in execution of breeder trials on behalf of off-site locations, trials managers and /or Plant Breeders.
  5. Ability to interact with a wide range of skills levels and personalities.
  6. In conjunction with the breeding supervisor, work with product manager, production, Helix and culture research to ensure highest product quality.


Other Responsibilities:

1. Other duties and responsibilities determined by the Supervisor.

Requirements:
  1. BS in Horticulture with an emphasis on Plant Sciences/Plant Breeding or similar relevant experience.
  2. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization.
  3. Demonstrates drive, motivation and organizational skills.
  4. Ability to interact with a wide range of skill levels and personalities.
  5. Effective communicator with both written and verbal communication proficiency.
  6. Proficiency using MS Office and breeding database related software.
  7. Infrequent travel (as directed by Supervisor). <10%

Physical Requirements

  1. Ability to work in greenhouse environment with long periods of standing
  2. Sometimes required to do heavy lifting, moving, etc.

Scope of Responsibility

Staff: May have supervisory responsibility, as directed by Supervisor

Budgets: May have budgetary responsibility at payroll level, as appropriate


Our Promise to you

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs