Animal Care Technician - Renville, MN

Christensen Farms • Emmet Township, MN

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About The Position

Christensen Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support its Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role contributes to daily animal care and barn operations, helping maintain the health, comfort, and well-being of the swine herd. The position involves physical work in a fast-paced environment and requires attention to animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety.

The role starts at $21 per hour and averages 40–43 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a rotating weekend. Employees who work a weekend receive a scheduled day off during the week. A $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus is available to eligible newly hired Animal Care Technicians.

Requirements

• Reliability, a strong work ethic, and commitment to arriving prepared and performing daily tasks precisely.
• Physical readiness and resilience to handle 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 daily feed and water to animals to maintain consistent health and nutrition.
• Heat-check and breed sows 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, identify health issues, provide treatments, and support animal well-being.
• Maintain sanitation by cleaning, disinfecting, and draining pits.
• Handle animal movements and assist with weaning.
• Keep accurate records and follow 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.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off bank.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed