Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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• Adoption assistance: Not verified
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

$50K-$76K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

22% below the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Remote From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

0 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

Jun 15, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: AZ, CA, NM, TX From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector) Multiple Locations Summary If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted horseback patrols through rough and remote terrain in an assigned sector along the United States-Mexico border. This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible applicants being referred as vacancies occur. The first cut-off for applications is June 15. Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Inspects premises in and bordering the quarantine zone, and investigates additions to or losses of livestock from such herds. Makes periodic inspections of vacated premises to detect bad fences, cattle tracks, or other evidence of illegal use of the premises. Rides horseback and checks all fences in and bordering the assigned sector to ascertain that they are adequate to prevent intermingling of livestock and consequent exposure to disease carriers. Collects physical information which may involve sign-cutting and tracking techniques, and uses this information to detect and apprehend strayed or smuggled Mexican livestock. Assists with inspection and testing of livestock, poultry, and other avian species on ranches, farms, auctions, markets, etc., to detect animal diseases and parasites. Makes arrangements with owners and independently draws blood samples from animals and poultry, conducts necessary serologic tests, tags, brands, appraises reactor animals, and reports findings. Oversees the cleaning and

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