Animal Care Technician - Mitchell, SD

Pipestone; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime opportunities

Health Insurance - Paid Single

Retirement Plan

Holiday pay & Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pipestone in Mitchell, SD is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join a modern swine production team. You will care for pigs, monitor health, and help with breeding and piglet care while following strict welfare and biosecurity protocols.

No prior experience required as training is provided. The role offers consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, and opportunities for career growth within a team‑oriented farm operation.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pig health and provide daily animal care.
• Ensure access to feed, water, clean air, and comfortable housing.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, and piglet care.
• Administer vaccinations and health treatments per protocol.
• Maintain accurate health records and report concerns.
• Operate and maintain swine production equipment.
• Follow animal welfare and biosecurity policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Animal Care Technician - Mitchell, SD area

Work Location Type

Onsite

Job Description

Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. As an Animal Care Technician, you'll work hands-on with pigs in a modern swine production facility, supporting animal health, animal welfare, and daily farm operations. Responsibilities may include caring for breeding sows, supporting farrowing and piglet care, monitoring pig health, maintaining clean facilities, and helping ensure the success of our livestock production system.

Whether you're interested in animal care, agriculture careers, livestock production, or building a long-term career in farm management, we provide hands-on training, consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, and career growth in a team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing exceptional daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have access to proper feed, fresh water, clear air, and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine production activities as needed
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments according to protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Observe animal behavior, identify and report any concerns promptly, following proper protocols for treatment.
• Assist with farrowing (birthing) and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance promptly
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations, and company policies.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• No experience required. We welcome candidates interested in agriculture, animal care, livestock production, manufacturing, construction, food production, and other hands‑on careers. Training is provided.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.

Work Environment

• Working in a swine unit with exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingMust be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work

Why Join Pipestone?

Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. We offer modern facilities, consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, hands‑on training, and career growth for employees looking to build a long‑term career in agriculture.

Compensation, Pay & Benefits

• Benefits Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage available
• Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holiday pay & Paid Time Off