Job Posting

Job Title: Horse Care Attendant

Status: Full Time

Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30AM – 3:30PM. A 4-day work week and/or alternate days are options. There may be occasions where flexible hours are required due to extenuating circumstances.

Job Purpose:

Under limited supervision, ensure that the horses at Vector are kept healthy and safe; performing general horse care and farm maintenance.  The horse care attendant ensures the property, including barn, riding rings and surrounding areas provide a clean, safe, pleasant and professional environment for our clients. This job reports to the Barn Owner.

Job Duties, under supervision of the Barn Manager:        

  • Check log book daily
  • Feed, water horses
  • Turn out/in (appropriately booted/blanketed/fly masks etc)
  • Muck stalls
  • Wash water/feed buckets
  • Maintaining a clean environment in the common areas of the barn
  • Horse laundry when necessary
  • May be required to attend vet and/or farrier appointments
  • Communicate important updates to the barn manager
  • Communicate professionally and as needed with clients
  • Maintain the property in good order
  • Attend emergency veterinary calls when required

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Basic knowledge of horses and safety around horses
  • At least 1 year experience working with horses
  • Ability to operate basic farm equipment
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain efficient work flow in the barn
  • Takes initiative
  • Ability to follow direction; particularly with regard to horse health
  • Capable of identifying potential problems or hazards
  • Must carry a cellular phone to be accessible to barn manager and staff as required

Approximate total starting annual compensation range: $40,640 – $50,900/year

  • Hourly rate dependent on experience, paid bi-weekly via payroll
  • Health benefit and insurance package available after 3 month probationary period
  • Lessons and riding included
  • Option for reduced board

 

Please email resumes to info@vectorequestrian.com