Job Description
Job Title: Flock Health Technician
Department: Veterinary Services
Location: Ames, IA
Reports To: Sr. Director of Veterinary Services
Job Type: Full time, Exempt
Job Summary
The Flock Health Technician serves as an extension of the Veterinary Services team, overseeing the health and welfare of flocks managed by Versova Management.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinate with compliance teams to manage and implement disease surveillance programs
- Summarize and interpret laboratory results for disease and titer surveillance
- Assist in implementing new vaccination protocols and communicate during vaccine shortages
- Conduct routine site visits to evaluate bird health and biosecurity practices
- Organize and develop educational sessions for staff (e.g., necropsy, euthanasia, sample collection)
- Seek process improvements and expand use of technologies for disease surveillance testing
- Collaborate with compliance, laboratory, and operations teams to improve flock management
- Respond to occasional requests outside normal working hours
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Effective communication with employees, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
- Knowledge of poultry industry and relevant regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Adaptable to fast-paced, changing environments
- Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize tasks
- Willingness to work irregular hours when needed
- Capable of working in various climate conditions and physical environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Work Environment
This role combines office work with travel 50% of the time to live production locations. Periodic overnight travel required for facility visits and industry events.
About Us:
Versova is one of the largest egg producers in the United States, bringing together family-owned farms in Iowa, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. With over six decades of industry experience, our team of more than 2,000 employees is dedicated to exceptional flock care, environmental stewardship, and producing safe, high-quality eggs. More than just a workplace, Versova is a team built on shared values, working together to enrich our communities and uphold the highest ethical standards.
As a family of companies and a company of families, we are guided by a strong set of Core Values: Recognition, Initiative, Safety & Security, Service, Community, Respect, Integrity, Ownership, and Excellence. These values drive our commitment to responsible employment, sustainability, and industry innovation. When you join Versova, you become part of something bigger - working together to lead the future of egg production with integrity and excellence.
Benefits:
- Regular performance reviews
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with company match
- Paid time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Disclosure
This job description is not exhaustive, as employees may perform additional related duties as needed. Employment is based on an 'at-will' basis. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, as applicable to the role and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.