Feedlot Manager – Animal Care & Operations

About the role

The Feedlot Manager will oversee daily animal care and feedlot operations at the AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo, Texas. Reporting to the Research Center Manager, this role ensures livestock health, productivity, and compliance with AgriLife standards across multiple species.

Key responsibilities

• Implement feeding, mineral and supplementation programs according to operation standards.
• Identify, examine and treat sick animals, maintaining body‑condition scoring and production records.
• Procure bulk feed, veterinary supplies and monitor drug use and withdrawal schedules.
• Manage marketing, transportation and sale documentation for livestock.
• Coordinate routine working days (vaccination, sorting, tagging, weighing, weaning) across locations.
• Maintain accurate livestock records in management software and report weekly updates.
• Ensure pen and facility cleanliness, perform maintenance and suggest improvements.
• Communicate weekly with the Research Center Manager about variances or issues affecting operational goals.

Required profile

• Experience in animal husbandry with sheep, goats, cattle, horses and working dogs.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork across multiple sites.

Required skills

• Livestock management software.
• Animal health assessment and treatment.
• Feed and supplement program implementation.
• Veterinary drug handling and withdrawal compliance.