Swine Care Technician: Health, Feeding & Breeding

pipestonecareers; Mount Vernon (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Care Technician position at pipestonecareers involves caring for pigs in a swine production facility, focusing on daily animal husbandry, health management, and facility upkeep to uphold high production standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering vaccines, assisting with farrowing and breeding, maintaining cleanliness, and recording health data. Flexible weekend/holiday hours may be required, with physical work in barns and exposure to farm environments.

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

Job description

The Animal Care Technician position at pipestonecareers involves caring for pigs in a swine production facility, focusing on daily animal husbandry, health management, and facility upkeep to uphold high production standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering vaccines, assisting with farrowing and breeding, maintaining cleanliness, and recording health data. Flexible weekend/holiday hours may be required, with physical work in barns and exposure to farm environments.