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Veterinary Assistant/Technician Equine

Edmond, OK · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

... written communication skills • Motivated, dependable individual with a strong work ethic ... equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class ...

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How much do equine writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for equine writing in the United States is $30.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $37.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What kinds of topics and audiences does an Equine Writer typically work with?

Equine Writers commonly cover a wide range of topics, including horse care and training, veterinary advancements, industry news, and equestrian sports. Depending on the employer, your audience could include horse owners, trainers, veterinarians, breeders, or recreational riders. Writers may create educational articles, feature stories, press releases, and product reviews for magazines, websites, or organizational newsletters. Collaborating with subject-matter experts, photographers, and editors is often part of the job. Understanding your target audience and tailoring your writing to their interests is crucial for creating impactful and engaging content.

What is an Equine Writing job?

An Equine Writing job involves creating content focused on horses, the equestrian industry, and related topics. Writers in this field may produce articles, blogs, product descriptions, training guides, or marketing materials for equine businesses, magazines, and websites. They need a strong understanding of horse care, riding disciplines, and industry trends. Successful equine writers combine their passion for horses with excellent writing skills to inform, engage, and educate a target audience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Equine Writing position, and why are they important?

To excel in Equine Writing, you need strong writing and editing skills, deep knowledge of equine science and industry practices, and often a background in journalism, communications, or animal science. Familiarity with content management systems, SEO best practices, and digital publishing tools is valuable, as well as certifications in equine studies or journalism. Exceptional research abilities, creativity, and the capacity to convey complex information clearly are standout soft skills. These competencies ensure content is accurate, engaging, and authoritative, making it trustworthy for equine professionals and enthusiasts.

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Infographic showing various Equine Writing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 67% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 4% Summer. Highlights an 82% In-person, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,401 per year, or $31 per hour.
Equine & Livestock Barn Attendant

Equine & Livestock Barn Attendant

Humane Society of North Texas

Joshua, TX • On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 hours ago


Job description

Essential Functionsof the Position
  • Care for, feed, monitor and perform minor treatment on equine & livestock animals. Includes performing routine husbandry with equine & livestock animals (horses, donkeys, chickens, cows, goats, etc.) such as cleaning hooves, maintaining coats by brushing and bathing, and deworming. Assist veterinarian by holding animals for procedures (such as teeth floats, castrations, and blood draws). Assist farrier with hoof work on animals.
  • Clean assigned barn and facility areas on a daily basis.
  • Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and vehicles in safe condition and report any problems or needed repairs to the Director of Equine & Livestock.
  • Report observed health and behavior issues to Director of Equine & Livestock.
  • Process equine & livestock adoption applications and serve as adoption counselor with prospective adopters
  • Must be eligible to be a “driver†for the Humane Society of North Texas and must perform “driver†duties. Such “driver†duties may include, but not be limited to, driving a Box Truck, Adoption Trailer, or livestock trailer. Must possess skills to drive vehicle pulling horse trailer (bumper and gooseneck styles).
  • Enter animal intake, medical, behavioral, and outcome data into animal management database
  • Keep current inventory of necessary program supplies and report shortages to Director of Equine & Livestock
  • Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service.
  • Protect the confidential information on customers and donors.
  • Additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Equine & Livestock

Knowledge, Skill, andAbilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position
  • Knowledge of Humane Society of North Texas policies and protocols, such as, but not limited to, adoption, cleaning and medical protocols.
  • Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior.
  • Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.
  • Comfortable interacting with all levels of behavior in farm animals (some animals come in with little training)
  • Ability to represent, create, and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff, as a team player.
  • Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
  • Initiative and flexibility in constantly changing work demands
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
  • Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

• 2 years of experiencehandling equines and livestock
• Associateâ€'s degreerequired; Bachelorâ€'s degree in an animal field preferred
Required ProfessionalLicensing or Certifications
• Valid Texas Driverâ€'s License
Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches and moderate noise levels.
  • Regular exposure to the outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
  • This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch.
  • The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance.
  • Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions
• The individualperforming this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40hours in a week. Weekend work will be necessary.
• Based inJoshua, TX
This job description is not designed to cover or contain acomprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired by the individual. Other dutiesthan those listed herein may be assigned.
Humane Society of North Texas is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status