Barn Worker

About the Role

You enjoy physical, hands-on work and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment. A large portion of this role involves cleaning horse stalls, moving hay and bedding, pushing wheelbarrows, stocking supplies, and performing general barn upkeep. This role involves working outdoors in the Texas heat and other weather conditions. While you will work around horses and other large animals, the primary focus of the role is supporting daily barn operations and maintaining a clean, safe facility.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain horse stalls, pens, and animal housing areas
• Remove manure, replace bedding, and maintain sanitary conditions throughout the facility
• Move hay, feed, bedding, and other supplies throughout the hospital and barn areas
• Stock and organize feed rooms, supply areas, and treatment spaces
• Perform general barn and facility cleaning, including aisles, treatment areas, storage areas, and common spaces
• Maintain grounds and outdoor work areas to promote a safe environment
• Feed, water, and assist with the daily care of hospitalized equine and bovine patients
• Monitor animals and communicate concerns regarding behavior, appetite, or condition to veterinary staff
• Operate basic hand tools, equipment, wheelbarrows, and cleaning tools safely
• Assist with routine facility upkeep and support hospital operations as needed
• Stock and manage inventory of feed, bedding, and medical supplies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Large animal, ranch, farm, or agricultural experience preferred
• Must be comfortable cleaning stalls while horses are present and working around horses of varying temperaments and sizes
• Comfortable working in a veterinary hospital environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable, team oriented, and able to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely perform physical barn duties, including moving supplies, cleaning stalls, and handling feed or bedding
• Ability to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods of time as required by the role
• Ability to perform essential job functions outdoors in varying weather conditions (including heat, cold, rain, and icy conditions)

Schedule

Monday – Friday, rotating weekends, and holidays.

Professional Development

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs, including:

• A vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses
• ThriveU Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Opportunities to move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment across many locations nationwide

Benefits

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. Eligible team members receive:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support, and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE continuing education courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About the Hospital

Elgin Veterinary Hospital is a Bovine and Equine emergency referral and primary care facility that offers the best medical and surgical treatments.

About the Company

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported.