Gestation Lead — Drive Sow Health & Reproduction

Position Title:

Gestation Lead

Location:

Bagley, Iowa

Company:
Swine Vet Center Management

About Us

Swine Vet Center Management partners directly with clients to maximize production and profitability. We support operations across Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa, with a growing team of 50+ employees.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dependable Gestation Lead to manage daily operations in the gestation barns. This is a hands-on role, focused on leading the team to ensure employees proper breeding and animal care practices while maintaining a healthy, productive sow herd.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily operations in the gestation barns.
• Lead, train, and support team members working with bred sows.
• Oversee breeding, heat detection, pregnancy checks, and animal movement.
• Monitor sow health, body condition, and behavior, addressing concerns promptly.
• Work with farm manager and veterinarians to improve reproduction performance.
• Keep accurate records of sow care, treatments, and production data.
• Uphold high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a sow farm
• Strong attention to detail and animal care
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, and training modules.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License or access to reliable transportation.

Preferred:

• Leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in farrowing.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Benefits

• Health Insurance – employer covers 80% of single coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, vision, and short-term disability
• Generous paid time off
• 401k with employer contribution (after one year)

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a barn environment with exposure to strong odors, animal waste, disinfectants, dust, and loud noise. Candidates must be able to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Authorization:

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of work eligibility.

Swine Vet Center Management is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.