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Job Description - Feedyard Pen Rider / Cattle Health Assistant

A progressive cattle operation in Colorado is seeking a full-time Feedyard Pen Rider / Cattle Health Assistant. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with strong cattle-handling skills who takes pride in quality animal care, works well independently, and thrives as part of a team.

Responsibilities
- Ride or walk pens daily to monitor cattle health and identify sick or stressed animals
- Pull, treat, and doctor cattle as needed, following protocols for injections and health management
- Assist with sorting, processing, and vaccinating cattle
- Support feedyard operations, including feeding and bunk checks
- Assist with cow/calf herd and backgrounding of yearlings as needed
- Contribute to seasonal projects such as fencing, silage, and general yard maintenance
- Perform accurate record-keeping related to cattle health and treatments

Qualifications
- Valid driver's license required; CDL a plus but not required for this role
- Strong cattle-handling and pen riding experience (horseback preferred)
- Ability to recognize, diagnose, and treat common cattle health issues
- Prior experience in feedyard, cow/calf, or yearling operations strongly preferred
- Must be dependable, observant, and willing to take ownership of cattle health responsibilities
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate feedyard equipment are a plus

About the Role
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a progressive cattle operation in Colorado in the search for a Feedyard Pen Rider / Cattle Health Assistant. This position will focus primarily on cattle health management — including pen riding, spotting and pulling sick cattle, doctoring, vaccinating, and maintaining herd health protocols. While the core responsibility is cattle care, the ideal candidate will also be willing to assist with feeding and general yard projects as needed. A background of 3-5+ years in cattle health or pen riding is strongly preferred, though the employer is open to training a motivated individual with proven cattle experience and a strong work ethic.
 

BENEFITS:

Available (rental arranged & paid by employer, includes utilities) Possible work vehicle depending on housing situation.

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