Animal Surgeon Jobs in South Dakota
Animal Surgeon jobs in South Dakota are open across Sioux Falls, Pierre, and Rapid City and other South Dakota metros, with employers like NVA, Christensen Farms, and Adee Honey Farms hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
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.
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.
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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Animal Surgeon Job Market in South Dakota
A snapshot from current South Dakota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NVA4
- Christensen Farms3
- Adee Honey Farms1
- Jordan Reierson1
- Kirk Aughenbaugh- Agriculture1
Top Industries Hiring
- Agriculture & Farming8
- Animal Care & Pet Services4
What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in animal surgeon jobs across South Dakota.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
- ACVS board certification or current residency-trained diplomate eligibility
- Proficiency in soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures across small animals
- Experience with advanced imaging interpretation including CT and MRI
- State veterinary license in good standing for the location of practice
- Strong client communication skills for pre- and post-operative consultations
Animal Surgeon Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many animal surgeon jobs are there in South Dakota?
There are 18+ animal surgeon openings in South Dakota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Sioux Falls, Pierre, and Rapid City. New positions post regularly as employers across South Dakota hire.
How much do animal surgeons make in South Dakota?
Animal surgeons in South Dakota earn a median of about $88,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,640 for the lowest 10% to over $128,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Dakota cities have the most animal surgeon jobs?
Sioux Falls, Pierre, and Rapid City have the most animal surgeon openings in South Dakota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire animal surgeons in South Dakota?
Employers hiring animal surgeons in South Dakota include NVA, Christensen Farms, and Adee Honey Farms, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote animal surgeon jobs in South Dakota?
Yes. About 0% of animal surgeon openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Dakota metros.
How do I apply for animal surgeon jobs in South Dakota?
You can apply to animal surgeon jobs in South Dakota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Dakota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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