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Booth Creek Wagyu

Calving Specialist

Olsburg, KS

$48K - $60K/yr

Booth Creek Wagyu is seeking a skilled Calving Specialist to lead our heifer calving and neonatal calf-care program. This hands-on role manages daily calving operations, ensures exceptional animal ...

Booth Creek Wagyu

Calving Specialist

Olsburg, KS · On-site

$48K - $60K/yr

Booth Creek Wagyu is seeking a skilled Calving Specialist to lead our heifer calving and neonatal calf-care program. This hands-on role manages daily calving operations, ensures exceptional animal ...

California Dairy Farms General Partnership

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Calf Ranch Manager

Hilmar, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Oversees calf ranch programs across multiple facilities, including daily operations from newborn to weaning and maternity care. Develops and implements SOPs, conducts staff training, and ensures high ...

Urus

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

Urus Group LP

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

Farm Systems

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

Urus Group LP

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

AgSource

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

AgSource

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

Urus Group LP

Animal Care Technician, Bulls

Shawano, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in our Calf Care facility in Shawano, WI! In this ...

M3 Inc

Cattle Ranch Worker

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$23/hr

Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Assist with Artificial Insemination, synchronization, and newborn calf care. • Provide daily animal care, including feeding, watering, health and wellness ...

M3 (VA)

Cattle Ranch Worker

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$23/hr

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist with Artificial Insemination, synchronization, and newborn calf care. Provide daily animal care, including feeding, watering, health and wellness monitoring ...

M3 Inc

Cattle Ranch Worker

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$23/hr

Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Assist with Artificial Insemination, synchronization, and newborn calf care. * Provide daily animal care, including feeding, watering, health and wellness ...

M3 Inc

Cattle Ranch Worker

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist with Artificial Insemination, synchronization, and newborn calf care. Provide daily animal care, including feeding, watering, health and wellness monitoring ...

AW Labor Solutions

Animal Breeder

King Ferry, NY · On-site

Maternity & Calf Care * Assisting in the maternity area, including monitoring calvings and caring for newborn calves. * Maintaining a clean, stocked calving and fresh-cow environment. * Ensuring ...

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How much do calf care jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for calf care in the United States is $53.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.64 and $66.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a calf care technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Calf Care Technician, strong knowledge of animal husbandry, basic veterinary care, and calf nutrition is essential, often gained through agricultural studies or on-the-job training. Familiarity with farm management systems, feeding equipment, and health monitoring tools is typically required. Attention to detail, patience, and effective communication are vital soft skills for observing animal health and collaborating with farm staff. These skills ensure calves receive proper care and early intervention, supporting herd health and farm productivity.

What is a calf care worker?

Calf care workers are professionals responsible for the health and well-being of young cattle, known as calves, on farms or ranches. Their duties typically include feeding, cleaning, monitoring health, administering medications or vaccinations, and maintaining clean and safe environments for the calves. Calf care is crucial for ensuring the healthy development of livestock, reducing disease risk, and supporting the overall productivity of dairy or beef operations.

What is the difference between Calf Care vs Dairy Farm Worker?

AspectCalf CareDairy Farm Worker
CertificationsMay require animal husbandry or livestock handling certificationsOften requires general farm operation or livestock handling experience
Work EnvironmentPrimarily focused on calf housing, feeding, and health managementInvolves broader tasks across the dairy farm, including milking, feeding, and maintenance
Industry UsageSpecialized role within dairy farms focusing on calvesGeneral role covering various farm duties including calves

Calf Care specialists focus specifically on the health, feeding, and management of young calves, often requiring specialized knowledge. Dairy Farm Workers perform a wider range of tasks across the dairy operation, including milking and general farm maintenance. While both roles involve livestock handling, Calf Care is more specialized in early-life calf management.

What are some common challenges faced in a calf care role, and how can they be managed effectively?

In Calf Care roles, one of the most common challenges is ensuring the health and well-being of newborn calves, which are particularly vulnerable to illness and stress. Maintaining strict hygiene, monitoring nutrition, and identifying early signs of disease are crucial tasks. Workers often collaborate closely with veterinarians and farm managers to implement health protocols and respond quickly to any health issues. Effective communication and a keen attention to detail are essential to managing these challenges and supporting the calves’ healthy development.
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Infographic showing various Calf Care job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,126 per year, or $53.4 per hour.

Calving Specialist

Booth Creek Wagyu

Olsburg, KS

$48K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Booth Creek Wagyu is seeking a skilled Calving Specialist to lead our heifer calving and neonatal calf-care program. This hands-on role manages daily calving operations, ensures exceptional animal welfare, and supports a high-precision breeding and health management system.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor heifers and assist with calving, including identifying dystocia and providing timely intervention.
  • Perform newborn care: colostrum management, tagging, navel care, health checks, and recordkeeping.
  • Track and administer calf health treatments, vaccinations, and medications.
  • Maintain clean, safe calving facilities and enforce biosecurity protocols.
  • Lead and train a small team of part-time staff.
  • Communicate closely with ranch managers, vets, and operational partners.
  • (Potential) Assist with heat detection, synchronization, AI/ET breeding activities, and repro tracking.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with heifer calving and neonatal calf care, including pulling calves and tubing.
  • Ability to identify illness and administer treatments accurately.
  • Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills (paper & digital).
  • Effective communicator capable of supervising and training others.
  • Self-directed, reliable, and comfortable with variable hours during calving/breeding seasons.
  • Physically able to lift 75–100 lbs and work outdoors in all conditions.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with breeding calendars, synchronization protocols, AI/ET, and pregnancy checking.
  • Familiarity with herd management software.
  • Calf ranch or dairy operations experience.

Why Join Us

  • Help shape a growing Wagyu program and contribute to exceptional reproductive outcomes and calf health.
  • $48,000 - $60,000 annual salary based on experience
  • Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), supplemental benefits available, 401(k) w/ company match, paid time off

About Us

  • Booth Creek Wagyu website: https://boothcreekwagyu.com/
  • BCW Brand Video: https://youtu.be/pYp85vqi6iY?si=X6sDP7yGBtlTiSTV

The vision of Booth Creek Wagyu (BCW) is to become the leading direct to consumer premium meat company in the US! BCW is a Wagyu beef and seed stock company based in the Flint Hills outside of Manhattan, Kansas. By leveraging the strategic advantages of raising and feeding Wagyu cattle in the Midwest, we are cutting out layers in the current industry. BCW encompasses top 1% genetics, best practice feeding and husbandry, and our own processing facilities. Current distribution includes our own meat market retail stores, ecommerce, and select wholesale accounts. We welcome you to get in on the early stages of building a great company and working with an eager, determined team!