How to hire a stable attendant

How to hire a stable attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step stable attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a stable attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new stable attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a stable attendant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A stable attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, stable attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of stable attendants.

   Type of Stable Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Stable Attendant	Animal care and service workers provide care for animals. They feed, groom, bathe, and exercise pets and other nonfarm animals... Show more	$10-16
   Pet Groomer	A pet groomer typically works with pets and other animals in pet grooming boutiques and pet stores. As a pet groomer, you will perform a few tasks that may include cleaning and taking care of pets such as dogs, maintaining the cleanliness of the work area for the next client, and working with the cash registers... Show more	$10-23
   Bather	A bather typically works at veterinary clinics and pet grooming establishments where they are primarily in charge of bathing animals, particularly cats and dogs. They are responsible for ensuring that the animals are comfortable with the water temperature, using particular soap and shampoo, drying fur, and adhering to the pet owner's other requests... Show more	$10-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Farm Animals
   • Coats
   • Horse Shows
   • Mowing

   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in managing shelter for animals and arranging for adoption or euthanasia of confiscate animals.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
   • Clean industrial size dryers on a nightly basis of melted/hardened plastic

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your stable attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A stable attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, stable attendants' average salary in south carolina is 40% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level stable attendants 40% less than senior-level stable attendants.
   • Certifications. A stable attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a stable attendant's salary.

   Average stable attendant salary

   $13.15hourly

   $27,345 yearly

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   Entry-level stable attendant salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

   Average stable attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$33,917	$16
   2	California	$33,325	$16
   3	Maryland	$29,624	$14
   4	Pennsylvania	$26,837	$13
   5	Missouri	$25,991	$13
   6	Florida	$25,507	$12
   7	Delaware	$24,835	$12
   8	Kentucky	$23,373	$11
   9	Oklahoma	$22,421	$11
   10	Louisiana	$22,380	$11

   Average stable attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Dell	$41,142	$19.78
   2	The Walt Disney Company	$30,247	$14.54	4
   3	Country Life	$29,840	$14.35
   4	Grand Hotel	$29,484	$14.18
   5	Ray's	$28,151	$13.53
   6	Tac	$27,612	$13.28
   7	Justin	$27,266	$13.11
   8	Fair Haven	$26,928	$12.95
   9	Jackson Farm	$26,902	$12.93
   10	Hagyard Equine Medical Institute	$26,896	$12.93
   11	Rose Hills Holdings Corp	$26,871	$12.92
   12	Overbrook Farm, LLC	$26,871	$12.92
   13	The Peninsula	$26,871	$12.92
   14	Tom Bush Motors	$26,778	$12.87	3
   15	First at Blue Ridge	$26,657	$12.82
   16	Palmetto	$26,481	$12.73	9
   17	Adena	$24,576	$11.82

4. Writing a stable attendant job description

   A job description for a stable attendant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a stable attendant job description:

   Stable attendant job description example

   Palmetto Bluff is nestled along the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. As an award winning 20,000 acre development, the development encompasses a private member’s only club which includes a marina, restaurants, an equestrian center, a shooting club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, a lawn and racquet club, and more. In addition, Palmetto Bluff has an extensive nature preserve, walking trails, retail shopping, and a vibrant village, all which pay homage to the region’s rich heritage.
   
   The 173-acre Equestrian Center is located in the center of a unique community in the South Carolina low country. Stable Attendants will provide exceptional customer service and care to members, guests, and horses while promoting a fun, productive and safe environment for all.
   Essential Functions:
   
   The Stable Attendant (Groom) will provide top quality care and customer service for horses and clients of Longfield Stables Ensure standards of safety are upheld and adhered to at all times by employees, guests and clients of Longfield Stables. Meet or exceed client expectations with regard to horse care, upkeep of facilities, and customer service. Daily cleaning of barns, pastures and facilities. Feeding and watering horses. Daily horse care (grooming, turnout, bringing horses in from pasture, tacking and untacking for etc.). Monitoring of turnout areas for safety and cleanliness; assistance with event set up. Weekly stocking of supplies.
   Qualifications:
   
   1 years working in an equine/equestrian facility with similar duties and requirements; Minimum 2 years hands-on horse experience High school education or equivalent preferred Prior knowledge of horses and equine behavior required Knowledge of basic horse health, first aid and nutrition Knowledge of farm machinery such as tractors and equipment preferred Effective communication skills required Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented Good problem solving abilities Excellent horse husbandry and horse handling skills Must be able to remain calm, think clearly and act quickly and effectively in emergency situations
   Physical Requirements:
   
   Position involves walking, sitting, standing and/or movement throughout the day. Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 100 lbs. Position may involve riding, exercising and lunging of horses. Required to perform job in all types of weather conditions. Palmetto Bluff is proud to be an EEO Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right stable attendant for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with stable attendants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit stable attendants who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your stable attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit stable attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit stable attendants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new stable attendant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the stable attendant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new stable attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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