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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. Our services span production oversight, staffing and human resources, and accounting. We currently 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, people-focused role that will ensure employees follow proper breeding and animal care practices while maintaining a healthy, productive sow herd. The Gestation Lead will provide leadership, monitor sow health, and keep accurate records to support the farms production goals.

What Youll Do

• Oversee daily operations in the gestation barns.
• Lead, train, and support team members working with bred sows.
• Assist with breeding tasks, pregnancy checks, and animal movement.
• Monitor sow health, body condition, and behavior, addressing concerns promptly.
• Maintain strict biosecurity and safety standards.
• Track breeding schedules, pregnancy rates, and herd performance.
• Keep accurate records of sow care, treatments, and production data.
• Work alongside the team on daily chores while providing guidance and oversight.

What Youll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify health or welfare issues early.
• Leadership skills to guide and motivate a team.
• Reliability, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to following biosecurity and animal care protocols.
• Comfort with record-keeping and basic farm technology.

Qualifications

• Previous swine production experience required; gestation or breeding experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of breeding and pregnancy management best practices.
• Familiarity with production metrics and herd management software.
• Physically able to work in a barn environment and perform hands-on tasks.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At Swine Vet Center Management, we believe great work happens in a supportive, collaborative environment. Youll enjoy:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• An opportunity to play a vital role in one of the most important areas of pig production
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement in swine production
• Open, transparent communication with leadership

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)