Animal Care Technician - Hands-On Animal Care

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

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.