Swine Care Technician - Farrowing & Breeding

christensenfarms; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Christensen Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support the Farrowing and Breeding departments in a fast-paced barn environment. You will feed, monitor, and care for swine, follow biosecurity protocols, and help maintain animal comfort and health on a full-time schedule.

The role starts at $20 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, and disability coverages.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and biosecurity protocols.
• Comfortable with physical barn work.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed and water daily to maintain health and nutrition.
• Heat checking/breed sows in heat and follow protocols for gilts.
• Process piglets (castration, tail docking, iron/antibiotics).
• Assist with farrowing and ensure piglet warmth and care.
• Monitor sows and litters daily; identify health issues and provide treatments.

Job description

Christensen Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support the Farrowing and Breeding departments in a fast-paced barn environment. You will feed, monitor, and care for swine, follow biosecurity protocols, and help maintain animal comfort and health on a full-time schedule.

The role starts at $20 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, and disability coverages.