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Cattle Inspector Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

AZ · On-site

$50K/yr

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management ...

AZ · On-site

$50K/yr

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management ...

AZ

$50K/yr

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management ...

AZ · On-site

$50K/yr

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management ...

AZ · On-site

$50K/yr

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management ...

AZ · On-site

$50K/yr

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management ...

AZ

$50K/yr

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management ...

AZ

$50K/yr

If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management ...

Cattle Inspector information

What is the difference between Cattle Inspector vs Livestock Inspector?

AspectCattle InspectorLivestock Inspector
CertificationsTypically requires USDA or state-specific certificationsOften requires similar USDA certifications and state licenses
Work EnvironmentInspecting cattle on farms, slaughterhouses, and processing plantsInspecting various livestock including cattle, sheep, and pigs in farms and processing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in beef production and cattle farmsUsed across multiple livestock industries including cattle, sheep, and pigs

While both roles involve inspecting livestock, Cattle Inspectors focus specifically on cattle, whereas Livestock Inspectors cover a broader range of animals. The certifications, work environments, and industry usage overlap significantly, but the scope of inspection differs based on the type of livestock involved.

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Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector)

USDA

Cochise, AZ • On-site

$41K - $56K/yr

Other

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Job description

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Job duties include:

Inspects premises in and bordering the quarantine zone, and investigates additions to or losses of livestock from such herds.

Makes periodic inspections of vacated premises to detect bad fences, cattle tracks, or other evidence of illegal use of the premises.

Rides horseback and checks all fences in and bordering the assigned sector to ascertain that they are adequate to prevent intermingling of livestock and consequent exposure to disease carriers.

Collects physical information which may involve sign-cutting and tracking techniques, and uses this information to detect and apprehend strayed or smuggled Mexican livestock.

Assists with inspection and testing of livestock, poultry, and other avian species on ranches, farms, auctions, markets, etc., to detect animal diseases and parasites.

Makes arrangements with owners and independently draws blood samples from animals and poultry, conducts necessary serologic tests, tags, brands, appraises reactor animals, and reports findings.

Oversees the cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and premises that are contaminated by disease organisms or as a precautionary measure.