Barn Operations Assistant: Veterinary Hospital Support

Elgin Veterinary Hospital; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Subsidized backup childcare and elderc

Job summary

Elgin Veterinary Hospital in Elgin, TX is seeking a Barn Worker - Bovine to support daily barn operations. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday 7am–4pm and Sundays 7am–12pm, with compensation of $15.00 per hour.

The job focuses on cleaning cattle pens, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe facility around large animals. Applicants should be comfortable outdoors in Texas weather and able to lift and move supplies.

Qualifications

• Experience around cattle and farm environments preferred.
• Able to work outdoors in Texas heat.
• Not a direct cattle care position; supports barn operations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain cattle pens and animal housing areas.
• Remove manure, replace bedding, and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Move hay, feed, bedding, and other supplies throughout the hospital and barn areas.
• Stock and organize feed rooms, supply areas, and treatment spaces.
• Perform general barn and facility cleaning, including aisles, treatment areas, storage areas, and common spaces.
• Maintain grounds and outdoor work areas to promote a safe environment.
• Feed, water, and assist with the daily care of hospitalized equine and bovine patients.
• Monitor animals and communicate concerns regarding behavior, appetite, or condition to veterinary staff.
• Operate basic hand tools, equipment, wheelbarrows, and cleaning tools safely.
• Assist with routine facility upkeep and support hospital operations as needed.
• Stock and manage inventory of feed, bedding, and medical supplies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Large animal

Cattle pen cleaning

Vet hospital environment

Attention to detail

Reliable

Flexible schedule

Job description

Elgin Veterinary Hospital in Elgin, TX is seeking a Barn Worker - Bovine to support daily barn operations. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday 7am–4pm and Sundays 7am–12pm, with compensation of $15.00 per hour.

The job focuses on cleaning cattle pens, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe facility around large animals. Applicants should be comfortable outdoors in Texas weather and able to lift and move supplies.