Animal Care Technician - Canby, MN

Christensen Farms•Canby, MN

About The Position

Christensen Farms is hiring an Animal Care Technician to support its Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role contributes to daily animal care and barn operations, helping ensure the health, comfort, and well-being of the swine herd. The position suits a reliable, hardworking person who is comfortable in a fast-paced, physical environment and committed to animal welfare, attention to detail, biosecurity, and safety. The company describes this as a long-term career opportunity and provides hands-on experience and structured training. The position starts at $21 per hour. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekend work. Employees working a weekend receive a scheduled day off during the week. Hours may vary, and the full-time position averages 43–45 hours per week. Eligible newly hired Animal Care Technicians may receive a $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus.

Requirements

Reliability, a strong work ethic, and commitment to arriving prepared and performing daily tasks precisely.
Physical readiness and resilience to meet the demands of barn work while maintaining high standards of animal care.
Ability to follow established protocols and standard operating procedures with attention to detail.
Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow in the livestock industry through hands-on experience and structured training.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Commitment to biosecurity measures, animal welfare standards, and company policies.

Responsibilities

Provide feed and water to animals daily to maintain consistent health and nutrition.
Heat-check and breed sows in heat according to the daily schedule, and perform gilt heat induction following established protocols.
Process piglets by castrating, tail docking, and administering iron and antibiotics.
Assist with farrowing, care for litters, and ensure piglets are kept warm.
Monitor sows and litters daily to identify health issues, provide treatments, and support animal well-being.
Maintain sanitation through cleaning, disinfecting, and pit draining.
Handle animal movements and assist with weaning.
Keep accurate records while following biosecurity and safety protocols.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on and retention bonus for eligible newly hired Animal Care Technicians.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
401(k) plan.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off bank.
Employee assistance program (EAP).