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Animal Care Technician - Atkinson, NE
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- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Animal Care Technician - Atkinson, NE
Christensen Farms —Atkinson, NE
Heat checking/Breed sows in heat per daily schedule, and perform gilt heat induction following established protocols.
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Christensen Farms —O'Neill, NE
Heat checking/Breed sows in heat per daily schedule, and perform gilt heat induction following established protocols.
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Animal Care Technician - Atkinson, NE

Christensen Farms -
Atkinson, NE

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Job Details

Full-time
From $20 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Animal handling safety protocols
Biological safety protocols
Livestock feeding
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation
Animal enclosure cleaning
Livestock health management
Animal feeding
Livestock husbandry record keeping
Animal housing management
Farrowing assistance
Animal husbandry biosecurity
Animal watering
Safety standard operating procedures
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Communication skills
Entry level
Pet care facility sanitization

Full Job Description

Position Overview:

We're looking for a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join our team, supporting both the Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role is essential to the daily care of our animals and overall barn operations, ensuring the health, comfort, and well-being of our swine herd. The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment. A passion for animal welfare, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to biosecurity and safety are key. If you're seeking a meaningful, long-term career in livestock production with an industry leader, this is a great place to start. Join our team!

What You Will Do:

Provide feed and water to the animals daily to maintain consistent health and nutrition
Heat checking/Breed sows in heat per daily schedule, and perform gilt heat induction following established protocols
Process piglets by castrating, tail docking, and administering iron/antibiotics
Assist with farrowing with litter care, and ensuring piglet warmth
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, assist with weaning, and keep accurate records while adhering to biosecurity and safety protocols

What You Offer Us:

Consistent reliability and strong work ethic, with a commitment to showing up prepared and performing daily tasks with precision
Physical readiness and resilience to handle the demands of barn work while maintaining high standards of animal care
Ability to follow established protocols and SOPs with attention to detail across all areas, including feeding, breeding, and sanitation
Eagerness to learn, take direction, and grow within the livestock industry through hands-on experience and structured training
Strong teamwork and communication skills, contributing to a positive, efficient, and safety-focused work environment
Dedication to upholding biosecurity measures, animal welfare standards, and company policies in all aspects of daily work

Pay and Benefits

Christensen Farms is offering a Sign-On & Retention Bonus of $2,500 for all eligible newly-hired Animal Care Technicians.

This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Work Schedule

Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am 3:30 pm with a rotating weekend. When you work the weekend, you will have a scheduled day off during the week. This full-time job averages 43-45 hours a week.

Reports To:

Sow Farm Manager

Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.

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