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Tuskegee University

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How much do livestock assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for livestock assistant in the United States is $17.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a livestock assistant?

A Livestock Assistant is responsible for the daily care and management of farm animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, or poultry. Duties typically include feeding, watering, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal health, and assisting with breeding or medical treatments. They may also help with record-keeping and transporting livestock. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a passion for animal welfare. Livestock Assistants often work on farms, ranches, or agricultural facilities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a livestock assistant?

A Livestock Assistant should possess basic animal husbandry knowledge, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with tools like feeding systems, basic veterinary instruments, and potentially animal management software is often beneficial. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills for this position. These abilities ensure the proper care of animals, adherence to health and safety standards, and smooth operation within an agricultural team.

What does a livestock assistant do?

As a Livestock Assistant, a typical day involves feeding and watering animals, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal health, and assisting with routine treatments or vaccinations under the supervision of a manager or veterinarian. Workdays can also include maintaining equipment, keeping records, and ensuring enclosures are safe and comfortable for the livestock. The role often requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and being part of a team responsible for animal care. Flexibility is important, as work hours may shift with seasons or the specific needs of the animals. This hands-on role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy working with animals and like variety in their daily routine.

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Infographic showing various Livestock Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 14% Temporary. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,733 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Graham Ranch Care Taker-Part Time

Odessa College

Odessa, TX • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Position Information
Working Title
Graham Ranch Care Taker-Part Time
Position Status
Part Time
Department
Facilities and Construction
General Summary
The Ranch Caretaker is the primary caretaker and laborer on the college's 120 acre livestock and farm operation at the Odessa College Rodeo Ranch - the Graham Center in Gardendale, TX.
Specific Position Duties
The Ranch Caretaker will assist and ensure that the Graham Center is clean, habitable, pleasing and safe. The care taker will be responsible for continuous upkeep, upgrades and maintenance of the Odessa College Rodeo Ranch - Graham Center - ensuring and sustaining the high standards of Odessa College , the ranch and the rodeo team. Duties and work will include: -Maintenance and upkeep of ranch buildings, barns, fences, and equipment - painting, janitorial -Maintenance and upkeep of pastures, paddocks, pens, and other outdoor areas -Raking, cleaning, irrigation, irrigation equipment maintenance, and tree cutting -Maintenance of Graham Center vehicles and equipment with assistance from the college motor pool -Maintenance of arena grounds for practices, jackpots, and schools -Disking, watering, and dragging for daily practices -Preparation of fields for spring and fall planting, plant pastures, and fertilize -Cut and bale all of the hay on the Graham Center on a schedule agreed upon with the ranch manager -Transport hay from fields to barn after cutting and bailing -Observe livestock for illness or injury and report any abnormalities to Physical Plant and/or veterinarian -Supervise and conduct feeding of all livestock. -Must be available for feeding duties when the rodeo team is out of town for NIRA competitions -Maintenance of livestock watering equipment in good working order and ensure that all livestock are provided with water at all times -Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid drivers license Knowledge of livestock and farming practices, operation of power tools and machinery Self starter
Preferred Qualifications
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
A00898P
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