Bovine Care Technician – P/T – Parker Site

SAB; Parker Township (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

SAB BIO is seeking a part-time Bovine Care Technician for our Parker site in South Dakota. The role involves direct calf care, daily husbandry tasks, and support for animal welfare initiatives.

Responsibilities include operating skid loaders and tractors, maintaining clean animal housing, and collaborating with management to optimize operations. Weekend hours are likely, with 10–15 hours per week as a baseline.

Qualifications

• Experience operating skid loader, payloader and tractor.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience in large animal care and understanding of animal health.
• Cattle handling skills with attention to detail and animal well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Execute husbandry tasks for calves (care, bedding, feeding, treatments).
• Operate equipment for feeding.
• Maintain a clean environment for SAB Bio's animals.
• Collaborate with management to improve efficiency and welfare.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cattle handling

Attention to detail

Animal health understanding

Tools

Skid loader

Tractor

Payloader

Job description

The Bovine Care Technician – P/T – Parker Site is a crucial part of the Pharm team with responsibilities including direct care for the Tc Bovine as well as a variety of related duties. The incumbent will ensure the highest standards of care are maintained at all time for Tc Bovine at the Company’s pharm sites.

Responsibilities

• Execute husbandry tasks and procedures (calf care, bedding, feeding, treatments)
• Operate equipment (skid loader, tractor, payloader) for feeding
• Maintain a clean environment for all animals under SAB Bio’s care.
• Collaborate with management to optimize operational efficiency and enhance overall animal welfare.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Experience with equipment such as skid loader, payloader, and tractor.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, ability to operate a company vehicle independently.
• Experience in large animal care, demonstrating a understanding of animal health.
• Cattle handling skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to ensuring animal well-being.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand and sit.

Ability to lift 50 pounds and be on feet walking, or standing for long periods of time. Job requires ability to work in adverse/outdoor conditions, good physical mobility and above average strength/conditioning. Animals, especially if handled improperly, can cause injury.

Working Environment/Travel

Duties will be performed in a normal farm working environment. The position will be exposed to loud noises from farm-related equipment.

Schedule

Schedule will include mostly weekend hours, but will also have weekday hours as needed. Anticipate 10-15 hours per week but hours may increase based on business needs.

Note that this job site will be in Parker, South Dakota, but the interview will take place in Canton, South Dakota.

ADA

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Primary and additional duties and responsibilities are subject to modification.

SAB BIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. SAB BIO is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status.EOE/AA/Vets