Veterinary Barn Help Job at San Antonio Equine Hospital, Selma, TX

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  • San Antonio Equine Hospital
  • Selma, TX

Job Description

Barn Maintenance Job Description

Job Details:

· Full-Time or Part-Time

· Work weekdays, weekends, and holidays

· Ability to work around animals, hay, and dust

· Ability to lift and push heavy loads over 100 pounds

Responsibilities Include:

Daily

· Outside maintenance including mowing, weed eating, touching up paint, fixing fences, etc..

· Feeding and watering all animals, refill water throughout the day, make sure troughs and buckets are clean

· Muck out manure and wet bedding from stalls and pens, add fresh bedding if needed. Clean stall walls and fronts if needed.

· Sweep barn aisles, feed room, walkways and any other areas around barn to remove any hay, manure, and debris

· Move horses to and from turn-out areas as scheduled, checking for any issues when leaving or entering the barn

· Empty garbage and dispose of manure in designated areas

· Straighten up equipment, supplies, and tools and keep up with equipment maintenance

Weekly

· Deep clean water buckets, feed pans, and other equipment

· Disinfect shared equipment like cross-ties, pitchforks, and hoses

· Conduct visual inspections for potential safety hazards such as loose boards, sharp edges, or protruding nails in and around stalls

· Check hay, grain, supplements and bedding supplies and report what needs to be restocked

Monthly

· Strip stalls of all bedding, power wash and disinfect walls and floors to control ammonia and bacteria

· Inspect the barn’s structural integrity, including support beams, doors, gates, and roof for signs of damage and wear

· Inspect and repair fences and check pastures for hazards like poisonous plants, holes, and debris

· Check for signs of rodents and insects, service pest control stations

· Test all electrical outlets and check for signs of frayed or chewed wires

· Clean and inspect barn fans and other ventilation systems to ensure proper airflow and prevent dust build-up

Seasonal

· Winter: Prepare for cold weather by insulating pipes, testing heaters and heated waterers, ensure walkways are clear of ice

· Summer: Clean and service fans to improve circulation, increase pest control measures, and ensure horses have access to shade

· Spring: Declutter and reorganize storage areas, deep clean the entire facility, clear away debris that has collected over the winter

· Fall: Prepare for wet weather by checking drainage systems around the barn and prepare for muddy conditions

Compensation & Benefits:

· Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials

· Paid time off

· Employee veterinary service discount

·401k retirement savings plan for full time employees

· Medical, dental, and vision available for full time employees

· Short/long term disability for full time employees

· Life insurance for full time employees

To learn more about our practice please visit sanantonioequine.com

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Summer work, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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