Cattle Health Tech & Pen Rider (Full-Time)

Nebraska Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska seeks a Cattle Health Technician / Pen Rider for a large Eastern Nebraska feedlot. The role focuses on daily cattle health observations, early disease detection, and proper doctoring practices to support herd health and growth.

The ideal candidate has practical feedlot experience, strong cattle instincts, and a commitment to animal care. This full-time position offers stability in a production environment and opportunities for career advancement in cattle health

Qualifications

• Hands-on cattle health and pen riding experience required.
• Experience with feedlot operations and disease detection preferred.
• Ability to observe cattle health indicators and act accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Daily pen riding to monitor health and behavior.
• Identify sick or off-feed cattle and administer treatments per protocol.
• Assist with processing including vaccinations and routine handling.
• Maintain accurate health and treatment records.

Skills

Pen riding

Feedlot cattle health

Observational skills

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska seeks a Cattle Health Technician / Pen Rider for a large Eastern Nebraska feedlot. The role focuses on daily cattle health observations, early disease detection, and proper doctoring practices to support herd health and growth.

The ideal candidate has practical feedlot experience, strong cattle instincts, and a commitment to animal care. This full-time position offers stability in a production environment and opportunities for career advancement in cattle health