Ranch Supervisor

Monitor animal care, maintenance, breeding, or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.

Establish work schedules and procedures.

Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from work sites.

Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.

Inseminate livestock artificially to produce desired offspring.

Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.

Prepare reports concerning facility activities, employees' time records, and animal treatment.

Direct and assist workers in maintenance and repair of facilities.

Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.

Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment to determine work to be performed.

Monitor eggs and adjust incubator thermometers and gauges to facilitate hatching progress and to maintain specified conditions.

Recruit, hire, and pay workers.

Plan budgets and arrange for purchase of animals, feed, or supplies.

Study feed, weight, health, genetic, or milk production records to determine feed formulas and rations and breeding schedules.

Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.

Train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.

Perform the same animal care duties as subordinates.