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Wright's Dairy Farm

Dairy Herd Manager

North Smithfield, RI · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

HERD MANAGER Wright's Dairy Farm amp; Bakery | North Smithfield, RI Full-Time | Exempt | $70,000 ... We're looking for an experienced Herd Manager who is passionate about dairy cattle, enjoys leading ...

Investment Farms

Day Laborer

Wewahitchka, FL · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

This is a seasonal position, ideal for individuals with strong cattle-handling skills who are ... Operate farm and heavy equipment such as tractors, skid loader, and trucks. * Safely perform tasks ...

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Laborer

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Operating farm equipment, trucks, and augers * Tending to cattle and assisting with daily livestock care * Building and maintaining fencing * Assisting with seasonal harvesting operations

Relocation assistance

Training provided

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Laborer

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Operating farm equipment, trucks, and augers * Tending to cattle and assisting with daily livestock care * Building and maintaining fencing * Assisting with seasonal harvesting operations

Relocation assistance

Training provided

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Laborer

Austin, TX · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Operating farm equipment, trucks, and augers * Tending to cattle and assisting with daily livestock care * Building and maintaining fencing * Assisting with seasonal harvesting operations

Relocation assistance

Training provided

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Laborer

Austin, TX · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Operating farm equipment, trucks, and augers * Tending to cattle and assisting with daily livestock care * Building and maintaining fencing * Assisting with seasonal harvesting operations

Relocation assistance

Training provided

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Laborer

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Operating farm equipment, trucks, and augers * Tending to cattle and assisting with daily livestock care * Building and maintaining fencing * Assisting with seasonal harvesting operations

Relocation assistance

Training provided

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Ranch Hand

Hermitage, MO · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Familiarity with cattle genetics and selection criteria for seedstock. * CDL or experience driving larger farm vehicles. Work Schedule and Conditions * Full‐time position with seasonal variations ...

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How much do seasonal cattle farm jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal cattle farm in the United States is $18.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a seasonal cattle farm job?

Seasonal cattle farm jobs are temporary positions that involve working on a cattle farm during specific times of the year, typically when extra help is needed for tasks like calving, branding, feeding, or moving cattle. These roles can include responsibilities such as caring for livestock, maintaining fences, operating machinery, and assisting with general farm upkeep. Seasonal cattle farm jobs are often ideal for people seeking short-term agricultural work and can provide valuable hands-on experience in livestock management. The length and duties of the job can vary depending on the farm's needs and the season.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a seasonal cattle farm worker?

To thrive as a Seasonal Cattle Farm Worker, you need practical experience in livestock handling, basic animal care, and physical stamina, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with farm machinery, feeding systems, and sometimes certifications in animal welfare or safety are advantageous. Strong work ethic, teamwork, and effective communication help individuals excel, especially during busy seasons. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining animal health, ensuring efficient farm operations, and supporting the overall productivity of the farm.

What are some common challenges faced by workers on a seasonal cattle farm, and how can these be managed?

Seasonal cattle farm workers often face challenges such as adapting to variable weather conditions, managing physically demanding tasks, and adjusting to fluctuating workloads during peak seasons like calving or weaning. Teamwork and strong communication are essential, as tasks like moving cattle, feeding, and maintenance often require coordination among staff. To manage these challenges, it's important to stay flexible, maintain a good level of physical fitness, and be proactive about learning safe livestock handling techniques. Farms typically provide on-the-job training and encourage collaboration to ensure everyone can work safely and efficiently.

What is the difference between Seasonal Cattle Farm vs Livestock Worker?

AspectSeasonal Cattle FarmLivestock Worker
CredentialsNone required, some experience preferredNone required, on-the-job training common
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, farm settings, seasonal peaksOutdoor, various livestock facilities
Industry UsageFarming, agricultureFarming, ranching, livestock care

Seasonal Cattle Farm workers focus on cattle-related tasks during peak seasons, often working outdoors on farms. Livestock Workers have broader responsibilities across different types of farm animals year-round. Both roles require physical stamina and outdoor work, but Seasonal Cattle Farm roles are more specialized and seasonal, while Livestock Workers may have more varied duties throughout the year.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Cattle Farm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,581 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

TES Farm Animal Assistant

Auburn University

Auburn University, AL • On-site

$14/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Job description

Overview
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a TES Farm Animal Assistant for the J. T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching HospitalThis position provides technical support to veterinarians diagnosing and treating food and fiber producing species including training on topics such as animal husbandry, nutrition, handling, restraint, and ethology within the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
    • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
    • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
    • Assistance with special projects
    • Seasonal work
    • Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU students are not eligible for TES.
Working Hours
Mon - Fri from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm. Flexibility is required as call-backs and/or weekends may be needed occasionally.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with the instruction of veterinary students in completing an initial exam, catheter placement, oral intubation, routine hoof trims, animal handling (primarily cattle, small ruminants, swine, camelids & large exotics), animal behavior, surgical preparation, fluid therapy, usage of equipment used in performing medical procedures.
  • Provide direct patient care, including but not limited to, physical exams, administration of medications/vaccinations, catheter placement, oral intubation, collection of biomedical samples, administration of fluid/blood/plasma therapy, case monitoring.
  • Maintain an adequate floor stock through ordering of supplies, restocking, and perform routine cleaning of hospital barns, lab equipment, research facilities, and ambulatory vehicles.
  • Communicate with clients with concerning patients.
  • Assist with the preparation for medical procedures, including surgeries, by gathering supplies, preparing surgical fields, nerve blocks, sedation protocols.
  • Operates, maintains, repairs, and clean animal handling equipment/laboratory/research/clinical equipment as needed to maintain proper functions of the services.
  • Performs routine laboratory procedures on biomedical samples, inspects facilities, equipment, and supplies daily, as well as observes health status of university and client owned animals, environmental conditions, temperature, and sanitation.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and able to stand 3-6 hours at a time. Job will require frequent standing and walking as well as lifting heavy objects.
  • Transportation of livestock on university property requiring knowledge in proper use of trucks, trailers, tractors, forklifts and other farm equipment.
  • Livestock handling and restraint (included but not limited to: cattle, small ruminants, swine & camelids) with some large animal exotic handling and restraint.
  • Use of alley systems, manual chutes, hydraulic chutes, hydraulic tables and other large animal restraining equipment.
  • Assists clinicians on farm calls.
  • Responsible for organizing some animal housing, some feeding and over all care of livestock animals.

Qualifications
Can be a combination of education and experience listed below.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience handling and managing food animals safely.
  • Veterinary assistant/technician experience
  • Farm animal experience
  • Large animal experience
  • Animal science degree, or any related fields/degrees.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge in proper use of trucks, trailers, tractors, forklifts and other farm equipment.
  • Requires livestock handling and restraint (included but not limited to: cattle, small ruminants, swine & camelids) with some large animal exotic handling and restraint.
  • Knowledge of alley systems, manual chutes, hydraulic chutes, hydraulic tables and other large animal restraining equipment.
  • Must be able to work as a team and possess critical thinking skills.

Why Work at Auburn?
    • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
    • Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
    • We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
    • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
    • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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