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Breeding swine * Administering vaccinations, as needed * Power-washing and cleaning swine barn Skills and Qualifications : * Bilingual Spanish/English preferred * Animal husbandry skills, or the ...

Breeding swine * Administering vaccinations, as needed * Power-washing and cleaning swine barn Skills and Qualifications : * Bilingual Spanish/English preferred * Animal husbandry skills, or the ...

Animal Breeder

Rensselaer, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Breeding swine * Administering vaccinations, as needed * Power-washing and cleaning swine barn Skills and Qualifications : * Bilingual Spanish/English preferred * Animal husbandry skills, or the ...

Breeding swine * Administering vaccinations, as needed * Power-washing and cleaning swine barn Skills and Qualifications : * Bilingual Spanish/English preferred * Animal husbandry skills, or the ...

Breeding swine * Administering vaccinations, as needed * Power-washing and cleaning swine barn Skills and Qualifications: * Bilingual Spanish/English preferred * Animal husbandry skills, or the ...

Breeding swine * Administering vaccinations, as needed * Power-washing and cleaning swine barn Skills and Qualifications: * Bilingual Spanish/English preferred * Animal husbandry skills, or the ...

Laboratory Animal Care Technician

Greenfield, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Laboratory Animal Care Technician The Laboratory Animal Care Technician cares for laboratory ... Care for laboratory animals by feeding, watering, cleaning, and performing breeding ...

... the breeding/insemination processes • Monitor, test and care for pregnant sows • ssist with ... animal dander and odor. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees stand ...

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How much do animal breeding jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal breeding in the United States is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animal breeder?

An Animal Breeding job involves selecting and mating animals to enhance desirable traits in future generations. Professionals in this field apply genetics, nutrition, and reproduction techniques to improve livestock, pets, or wildlife populations. They may work in agricultural settings, research institutions, or conservation programs. Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, maintaining breeding records, and applying scientific methods to achieve genetic improvements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an animal breeder?

To thrive in Animal Breeding, you need a solid understanding of animal genetics, reproduction, and husbandry, often backed by a degree in animal science, biology, or a related field. Experience with breeding software, artificial insemination equipment, and relevant industry certifications (such as AIC certification) is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, strong observational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients are vital soft skills. These competencies are crucial for ensuring successful breeding programs, ethical animal care, and efficient collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

What are some common challenges faced by animal breeders, and how can they be managed?

Animal Breeders often encounter challenges such as managing genetic diversity, preventing inherited diseases, and maintaining high standards of animal welfare. Balancing the needs and health of the animals with client expectations and regulatory requirements can be demanding. Successful breeders stay current with best practices, leverage advanced reproductive technologies, and work closely with veterinarians and geneticists to address these issues. Proactive communication and careful record-keeping also help to anticipate and resolve challenges early, contributing to more successful breeding outcomes.

How do you become an animal breeder?

To become an animal breeder, you typically need a strong knowledge of animal genetics, health, and care, often gained through education or hands-on experience. Many breeders start by volunteering or working with experienced breeders, and some pursue certifications or courses in animal husbandry to improve their skills and credibility.

How much money does an animal breeder make?

Animal breeders typically earn between $25,000 and $50,000 annually, depending on experience, specialization, and location. Skilled breeders with certifications or working with rare or high-demand animals may earn higher incomes, especially if they operate their own business or farm.
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Infographic showing various Animal Breeding job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,783 per year, or $21 per hour.

Animal Care Technician I

Chicago, IL

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.
Scientific Research and Development Services • 10K+ employees

$20.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Perform daily animal health observations and maintain accurate records of animal breeding and housing.

  • Carry out animal husbandry duties including water and cage checks, providing food and water, and cleaning cages.

  • Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animals, and support animal breeding and weaning procedures.


Charles River Laboratories rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 95 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician I for our Insourcing Solutions site in Chicago, IL
In the Animal Care Technician role, you will perform daily animal health observations, as well as animal husbandry duties to include water bottle/line and cage checks, provide food/water, and perform cage changes and/or clean cages all to maintain the quality and health of research animals.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Maintain accurate records of things like animal breeding, as well as housing or support areas, and you may also be tasked with receiving, inspection, and housing of incoming animals.
  • Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species, and you may become involved in the animal breeding and weaning procedures.
  • Other duties may include monitoring personnel and equipment entry into various rooms, operating required equipment and general housekeeping, when required. 
Job Description

The following are the minimum requirements related to the Animal Care Technician I position:

  • Associates degree and 6 months of animal handling, care, and husbandry experience.
  • Or Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in biology or animal science or related field and zero experience in animal handling, husbandry experience.
  • Achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.  

The pay range for this position is $20.25 per hour. 

About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.


About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.  Based on your position these may include:  bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.


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Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, MA, US

Year founded

1947