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Humane Society of Missouri

Lead Equine Care Specialist

MO · On-site

$20/hr

HSMO's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is looking for a Lead Equine Care Specialist. Come join us in caring ... The Humane Society of Missouri offers competitive wages and excellent benefits: * Medical, Dental ...

Humane Society of Missouri

Equine Care Specialist

MO · On-site

$17/hr

As an Equine Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in the daily operations of Long Meadow ... The Humane Society of Missouri offers competitive wages and excellent benefits to eligible ...

American Humane

Relief Animal Caretaker

Palm City, FL · On-site

American Humane Society (AHS) is seeking a part-time, independent contractor to serve as an Animal ... General knowledge of animal behavior, husbandry, and care is important, equine experience required ...

American Humane

Relief Animal Caretaker

Palm City, FL · On-site

American Humane Society (AHS) is seeking a part-time, independent contractor to serve as an Animal ... General knowledge of animal behavior, husbandry, and care is important, equine experience required ...

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How much do humane society equine jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for humane society equine in the United States is $63,943.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Humane Society equine?

Humane Society Equine professionals are individuals who work within humane societies or animal welfare organizations to care for, rehabilitate, and advocate for horses and other equines. Their responsibilities can include rescuing abused or neglected horses, providing medical and behavioral care, facilitating adoptions, and educating the public about equine welfare. These professionals may also work with law enforcement on investigations and ensure that horses are treated humanely according to local and national regulations. Their goal is to improve the lives of equines and promote responsible horse ownership.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Humane Society equine?

To thrive as an Equine Specialist at a Humane Society, you typically need experience in horse care, animal welfare knowledge, and a background in animal science or a related field. Familiarity with animal management software, equine handling equipment, and sometimes certification in animal welfare or equine management is often required. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and compassion are essential soft skills for building trust with horses and collaborating with colleagues and the public. These skills ensure the well-being of the animals, facilitate successful adoptions, and support the organization's mission of humane care.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working with equines at a Humane Society, and how can they be addressed?

Staff working with equines at a Humane Society often encounter challenges such as handling horses with unknown or traumatic backgrounds, managing limited resources, and addressing varying levels of equine health and training. Building trust with rescued horses requires patience, consistent care, and specialized handling skills. Collaborating closely with veterinarians, trainers, and volunteers helps ensure each horse receives individualized attention, while ongoing training and teamwork are key to overcoming these challenges and providing the best possible care.

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Infographic showing various Humane Society Equine job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,943 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Equine & Livestock Barn Attendant

Joshua, TX • On-site

Humane Society of North Texas
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees
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$13.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days 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

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