Swine Health Technician: Breeding & Farrowing

Bethanyswine; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay & PTO

Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Job summary

Pipestone is hiring for a part-time swine production role to monitor animal health, ensure proper nutrition, and support feeding programs on-site. You will administer vaccines and treatments, report illnesses, and help with farrowing and piglet care in a busy farm environment.

Applicants should be comfortable around live animals, able to follow strict protocols, and adapt to varying conditions. Experience is preferred but not required; reliable transportation is essential.

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.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Attention to detail

Following protocols

Exposure to noise/odors

Teamwork with live animals

Job description

Pipestone is hiring for a part-time swine production role to monitor animal health, ensure proper nutrition, and support feeding programs on-site. You will administer vaccines and treatments, report illnesses, and help with farrowing and piglet care in a busy farm environment.

Applicants should be comfortable around live animals, able to follow strict protocols, and adapt to varying conditions. Experience is preferred but not required; reliable transportation is essential.