Husbandry Technician - Ferrets

Marshall Farms • Town of Huron, NY

6d • $18 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

At Marshall Farms, we're looking for individuals who want more than just a job. We're looking for people who take pride in their work, care about making an impact, and want to be part of a team dedicated to helping improve the lives of people and pets. As a Husbandry Technician, you will play an important role in supporting our mission while contributing to the success of our team and organization. By providing high-quality animal care and husbandry services, you'll help ensure the health, welfare, and well-being of our ferret population. If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're looking for meaningful work where you can contribute to improving the lives of people and pets while growing your skills in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply. When you join Marshall Farms, you become part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, animal welfare, and continuous improvement. We invest in our employees through training, development opportunities, collaboration, and a workplace culture built on respect and accountability.

Requirements

• Ability to perform animal husbandry tasks safely and effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly.

Nice To Haves

• Previous animal care, agricultural, veterinary, kennel, farm, or husbandry experience.
• Experience working in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience maintaining records or completing required documentation.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail when caring for animals and completing required documentation.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of animal welfare and facility cleanliness.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Communicates observations and concerns clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to learn multiple functional areas through cross-training.
• Follows established procedures, safety requirements, and biosecurity protocols.
• Maintains a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Use proper animal handling techniques while monitoring and reporting animal health concerns.
• Perform routine animal husbandry duties, including animal movements, regrouping, cage setup, bedding, feed management, and cage sanitation.
• Administer vaccinations and complete required documentation.
• Assist with medication administration as directed by Vet staff.
• Assist with PM whelp activities.
• Clean barns, cages, and equipment to support animal welfare and facility standards.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently within established labor standards.
• Communicate animal observations and concerns to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents, or a generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere.
• Generous time off benefits starting at 3 weeks/year.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 100% match on the first 5% of contributions and immediate vesting.
• Enriched Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of your annualized salary.
• Life Insurance at 4x your annual base salary (up to $200,000).
• Boot allowance for qualified employees.
• $500 employee referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed