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Prestage

Animal Caretaker

Crawford, MS

Performs various daily activities relating to the farrowing and/or breeding of and health/welfare ... SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS : * Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary ADA ...

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How much do weekend animal breeding jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend animal breeding in the United States is $69,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Animal Breeding vs Weekend Animal Caretaker?

AspectWeekend Animal BreedingWeekend Animal Caretaker
CertificationsAnimal husbandry, breeding certificationsPet care, first aid certifications
Work EnvironmentBreeding facilities, farmsAnimal shelters, pet stores, homes
Industry UsageBreeding farms, zoos, research labsPet stores, shelters, private homes

Weekend Animal Breeding involves managing breeding programs, ensuring genetic health, and maintaining breeding facilities. In contrast, Weekend Animal Caretaker focuses on feeding, cleaning, and providing basic care for animals. Both roles require animal handling skills but differ in their primary responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Animal Breeding job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 53% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,416 per year, or $33.4 per hour.
Animal Care Technician - Lafayette, MN

Animal Care Technician - Lafayette, MN

Christensen Farms

Lafayette, MN • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

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

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 40-43 hours a week.

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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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