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Christensen Farms

Animal Care Technician

Butterfield, MN · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is offering a Sign-On & Retention Bonus of $2,500 for all eligible newly-hired Animal Care Technicians.Position Overview:We're looking for a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join ...

Christensen Farms

Animal Care Technician

Olivia, MN · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is offering a Sign-On & Retention Bonus of $2,500 for all eligible newly-hired Animal Care Technicians.Position Overview:We're looking for a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join ...

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Madison, MN · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

Christensen Farms

Animal Care Technician

Paris, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is offering a Sign-On & Retention Bonus of $2,500 for all eligible newly-hired Animal Care Technicians.Position Overview:We're looking for a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join ...

eGenesis

Animal Care Technician

Madison, WI

$45K - $54K/yr

As part of the broader Animal Care Team, you will collaborate with Farm Operations Team members to ensure all farm activities are completed according to eGenesis standards and guidelines. This ...

Christensen Farms

GDU Animal Care Technician

Madison, MN · On-site

$20/hr

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

eGenesis

IN · On-site

$45K - $54K/yr

As part of the broader Animal Care Team, you will collaborate with Farm Operations Team members to ensure all farm activities are completed according to eGenesis standards and guidelines. This ...

eGenesis

Animal Care Technician

Madison, WI · On-site

$45K - $54K/yr

As part of the broader Animal Care Team, you will collaborate with Farm Operations Team members to ensure all farm activities are completed according to eGenesis standards and guidelines. This ...

Lollypop Farm

Animal Care Attendant

Fairport, NY · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Lollypop Farm is hiring a part-time Animal Care Attendant. The Animal Care Attendant's role is to keep the animals clean, fed and enriched throughout the day ...

eGenesis

Animal Care Technician

Madison, WI · On-site

$45K - $54K/yr

As part of the broader Animal Care Team, you will collaborate with Farm Operations Team members to ensure all farm activities are completed according to eGenesis standards and guidelines. This ...

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How much do farm animal care jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm animal care in the United States is $18.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in farm animal care, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in farm animal care often encounter challenges such as managing animal health issues, adapting to variable weather conditions, and maintaining strict schedules for feeding and cleaning. These challenges can be managed through ongoing training in animal husbandry, effective time management, and proactive communication with veterinarians or farm managers. Building strong observational skills and staying updated on best practices helps ensure animal well-being and supports smooth daily operations.

What is the difference between Farm Animal Care vs Farm Animal Technician?

AspectFarm Animal CareFarm Animal Technician
CertificationsAnimal care certifications, basic veterinary knowledgeAnimal care certifications, technical veterinary skills
Work EnvironmentFarms, animal shelters, rescue centersFarms, veterinary clinics, research facilities
Employer & Industry UsageFarming operations, animal welfare organizationsVeterinary practices, research institutions
Job FocusGeneral animal care, feeding, shelterMedical procedures, health monitoring, treatments

Farm Animal Care workers focus on daily animal husbandry, feeding, and shelter, while Farm Animal Technicians perform more technical tasks like medical treatments and health assessments. Both roles require animal care certifications and work in farm or animal facility environments, but Technicians typically have more specialized veterinary skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in farm animal care, and why are they important?

To thrive in Farm Animal Care, you need hands-on experience with animal husbandry, knowledge of animal health and welfare, and often a high school diploma or relevant vocational training. Familiarity with farm equipment, basic veterinary tools, and record-keeping systems is typically required. Strong observation skills, attention to detail, physical stamina, and compassion are crucial soft skills for success. These abilities ensure the well-being of animals, the smooth operation of the farm, and compliance with safety and welfare regulations.

What is farm animal care?

Farm animal care workers are responsible for the daily care and management of animals raised on farms, such as cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. Their duties include feeding, watering, cleaning living areas, monitoring animal health, and assisting with breeding or birthing processes. They play a key role in ensuring that animals are healthy, comfortable, and treated humanely. Farm animal care workers may also help with maintaining equipment and facilities, and sometimes assist veterinarians or farm managers. This job requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in animal welfare.

What job is taking care of farm animals?

A farm animal care worker, often called a farmhand or livestock caretaker, is responsible for feeding, watering, cleaning, and monitoring the health of farm animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, and poultry. This job typically requires knowledge of animal husbandry, physical stamina, and sometimes certifications in animal health or safety. The work is usually performed outdoors and may involve early mornings and physical labor.
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Infographic showing various Farm Animal Care job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,056 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

GDU Animal Care Technician

Christensen Farms

Madison, MN

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? 

Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals!

As an Animal Care Technician working in a Gilt Development Unit with Christensen Farms, you'll be a member of one of the nation's top producing teams.  Every day you'll be a part of providing quality pork to help feed a growing world and doing hands on work that makes a difference for the pig herd and your team.

If selected for this job, you'll be responsible for upholding our high biosecurity and animal welfare standards.  As an Animal Care Technician in a Gilt Development Unit, you'll receive training to provide outstanding animal care and handling and maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs across multiple gilt development sites. You'll be responsible to care for growing pigs and maintain required gilt records while executing the heat induction process. In addition, you'll assist in gilt blood testing and ventilation adjustments.

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 $20.00/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).

REQUIREMENTS

This Animal Care Technician position requires site to site travel using your own vehicle. If you are selected for the position, you will need to submit a copy of a valid driver's license and current proof of auto insurance.

ABOUT CHRISTENSEN FARMS

We are one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million pigs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, we operate throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We own three feed mills, manage 148,000 sows on 44 sow farms and oversee more than 350 nursery and grow-finish sites. We employ nearly 1,000 people and maintain 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain from farm to fork.

At Christensen Farms, we bring passion and pride to our daily work. We know every task contributes to our noble purpose of providing safe, nutritious food to nearly 15 million people around the world. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork. We also assist employees in achieving their career goals through personal and professional development. Employee innovation is key to our industry leadership. Our employees are an essential element in our success their passion drives our purpose.

 

WORK SCHEDULE

Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am 3:30 pm and every other weekend. Depending on the pig load schedule, you may be required to start earlier or stay later. This full-time job averages 40-45 hours a week.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

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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