Swine Care Technician — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Family health coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Independence Family Animal Care in Kentucky is seeking a Swine Technician to join our team, providing daily care, health monitoring, and welfare for swine in a production facility.

The role covers nutrition, health management, vaccinations, farrowing support, and record-keeping, with emphasis on animal welfare and biosecurity. No prior experience is required, but attention to detail and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have access to adequate feed, air and water.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Identify and report signs of illness or injury, 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.
• Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing to ensure a healthy process.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

Skills

Animal care

Attention to detail

Protocol adherence

Live animals handling

Job description

Independence Family Animal Care in Kentucky is seeking a Swine Technician to join our team, providing daily care, health monitoring, and welfare for swine in a production facility.

The role covers nutrition, health management, vaccinations, farrowing support, and record-keeping, with emphasis on animal welfare and biosecurity. No prior experience is required, but attention to detail and reliability are essential.