Swine Care Technician: Health, Breeding & Farrowing

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance — Single

Health Insurance — Family

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Independence Family Animal Care seeks an Animal Care Technician to care for pigs at the Soggy Bottom Sow facility. You will monitor health, assist with feeding, vaccinations, and farrowing support, while maintaining clean barns and accurate records.

This entry-level role requires reliability and the ability to follow strict protocols; experience with live animals is a plus but not required. Flexible hours including weekends and holidays are available.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is 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, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow all production protocols and procedures 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.

Job description

Independence Family Animal Care seeks an Animal Care Technician to care for pigs at the Soggy Bottom Sow facility. You will monitor health, assist with feeding, vaccinations, and farrowing support, while maintaining clean barns and accurate records.

This entry-level role requires reliability and the ability to follow strict protocols; experience with live animals is a plus but not required. Flexible hours including weekends and holidays are available.