Swine Farm Care Technician – Onsite, Flexible Hours

Bethanyswine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K eligibility

Job summary

Bethanyswine is seeking an Animal Care Technician to oversee daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility onsite. You will perform husbandry, feeding, health management, and record keeping to uphold high production standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering vaccinations, assisting with farrowing and breeding activities, maintaining clean barns, and ensuring proper animal welfare.

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 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

Animal handling

Tolerance to environment

Job description

Bethanyswine is seeking an Animal Care Technician to oversee daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility onsite. You will perform husbandry, feeding, health management, and record keeping to uphold high production standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering vaccinations, assisting with farrowing and breeding activities, maintaining clean barns, and ensuring proper animal welfare.