Animal Care Technician

Kelly Services; Flandreau (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Flandreau, SD is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support a production and research-focused facility. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with animals, maintaining high standards of care, and collaborating with a team.

The position involves providing daily animal care, feeding, cleaning, observation, and assistance with routine handling and data collection. Training may be provided, and a rotating weekend/holiday schedule occurs about once per month.

Qualifications

• Previous animal care, agriculture, livestock or similar hands-on experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily animal care, feeding, cleaning, and general observation.
• Supporting routine animal handling and production activities.
• Assisting with basic data collection and established procedures.
• Monitoring animals and documenting observations.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized animal and facility areas.
• Keeping accurate care, treatment, and inventory records.
• Following established animal welfare, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborating with team members to complete daily priorities.
• Participating in a rotating weekend and holiday schedule, typically about once per month.

Skills

Animal care

Attention to detail

Job description

Animal Care Technician

Location: Flandreau, SD
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: $22-25/hour
Employment Type: direct-hire (perm)

Kelly® is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support a production and research-focused facility in Flandreau, South Dakota. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in maintaining high standards of care, and works well as part of a team.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll help provide consistent, humane care for animals while supporting daily facility and operational needs. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing daily animal care, feeding, cleaning, and general observation

• Supporting routine animal handling and production activities

• Assisting with basic data collection and established procedures

• Monitoring animals and documenting observations

• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized animal and facility areas

• Keeping accurate care, treatment, and inventory records

• Following established animal welfare, safety, and sanitation procedures

• Collaborating with team members to complete daily priorities

• Participating in a rotating weekend and holiday schedule, typically about once per month

What We’re Looking For

Previous animal care, agriculture, livestock, production, or similar hands‑on experience is helpful, but not required. Training may be provided for the right candidate.

Successful candidates should be dependable, comfortable working in an animal‑care environment, attentive to detail, and able to follow established procedures.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands‑on position. Candidates should be able to:

• Remain on their feet for much of the workday

• Lift, carry, reach, and handle items weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.

• Work in an environment requiring multiple showers and clothing changes during the workday

• Perform routine physical tasks associated with animal and facility care

Why Kelly®?

Kelly connects talented people with opportunities where they can build experience and make an impact.