Swine Care Technician: Training, Growth & Overtime

Bethanyswine; Iowa; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join a modern swine production facility in Iowa. You will care for pigs, monitor health and welfare, and support daily farm operations with hands-on training provided.

No prior experience is required; the role offers paid overtime opportunities, consistent schedules, and hands-on career growth in agriculture. You will work on-site with a team dedicated to animal care and biosecurity.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare, safety and biosecurity.
• Working with live animals in close quarters; exposure to noises, odors, temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have access to feed, water, air and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing and piglet care as needed.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications and health treatments per protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs accordingly.
• Observe animal behavior and report concerns promptly.
• Assist with farrowing and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist in breeding activities including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments and performance.
• Communicate effectively with team and farm management.
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Animal welfare

Ability to learn

Job description

Pipestone is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join a modern swine production facility in Iowa. You will care for pigs, monitor health and welfare, and support daily farm operations with hands-on training provided.

No prior experience is required; the role offers paid overtime opportunities, consistent schedules, and hands-on career growth in agriculture. You will work on-site with a team dedicated to animal care and biosecurity.