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JBS USA

ANIMAL CARETAKER III

Pay: $19.05/hr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Dalhart, TX (Onsite)
Last Updated: 4 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/11/2026

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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$29,739 / year median in Texas

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Description Essential Functions:
Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employees designated work area. Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals. Expect 100% supervision for the first 30 days of employment followed. Determination of Animal Care Technician 2 to be made at 90 days of employment.
Basic sow/gilt handling:
feeding/watering/moving. Operating machinery and equipment. Assisting with farrowing (birth). Assist with breeding (artificial insemination). Handling and using chemicals. Vaccinating and medicating sows and piglets. Cleaning, afterbirth, dead pigs, scraping.
Ability to use computer equipment:
hand held devices and electronic wands. Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled. Maintaining farm cleanliness. Adhere to all biosecurity standards including showering in and out of facilities.
Job Qualifications:
A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful. Valid driver's license Working knowledge of all the following: Sow farm management Swine animal welfare standards Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures Safety and Environmental Previous animal care experience preferred but not required. Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic. Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.
Job Qualifications:
A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful. Valid driver's license Working knowledge of all the following: Sow farm management Swine animal welfare standards Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures Safety and Environmental Previous animal care experience preferred but not required. Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic. Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.
Resume Attached Pay Rate:
19.05 EOE, including disability/vets