Part-Time Herd Assistant

Job overview

The Part-Time Herd Assistant role is onsite in Somers, CT, with approximately 20 hours per week and hours adjusted around herd needs. The posting lists $20–$25 per hour. Pleasant View Farms is seeking support for its growing cattle operation. The role supports daily herd care and farm operations through feeding, herd checks, calf care, health monitoring, safe cattle handling, record keeping, and facility upkeep. It helps maintain livestock health and the day-to-day needs of the cattle operation.

What you'll do

• Feed and bed cattle and conduct herd checks
• assist with calving and newborn calf care
• monitor cows and heifers for labor or distress
• report health concerns and injuries
• move and sort cattle safely
• assist with herd-health work under supervision
• keep records
• help with pasture checks, equipment operation, cleaning, and general cattle-operation duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

herd assistant

cattle care

calving

newborn calf care

herd health

part-time

somers ct

pleasant view farms

outdoor work

record keeping

pasture management

$20–$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and matching
• employee discounts
• opportunity for advancement.

Why this role

The posting describes approximately 20 hours per week, potential to grow into full time, and a need for some early mornings, weekends, and calving-time availability.

About the employer

PLEASANT VIEW FARMS INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries. Sector: 11.