Cattle Health Technician / Pen Rider (MZ-11158)

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

### Job Details#### Job Title:Cattle Health Technician / Pen Rider (MZ-11158)#### Location:, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:3#### Salary:$90,000+/-90000.0000 YEAR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Cattle Health Technician / Pen Rider (MZ-11158)| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.**Cattle Health Technician / Pen Rider**### Position Details**Location:** Eastern Nebraska**Feedlot Size:** ~8,000 head**Employment Type:** Full-time**Openings:** Multiple**Compensation:** Competitive, based on experience## Job DescriptionA well-established **8,000-head cattle feedlot in Eastern Nebraska** is seeking a **Cattle Health Technician / Pen Rider** to support daily animal health and feedlot operations. This is a hands-on role focused on cattle observation, early disease detection, and proper treatment protocols.The ideal candidate has practical feedlot experience, strong cattle instincts, and takes pride in animal care. This position plays a key role in maintaining herd health and supporting ongoing operational growth.### Key Responsibilities- **Specialize in High Risk Calves**- Daily **pen riding** to monitor cattle health and behavior- Identify sick, injured, or off-feed cattle and pull for treatment- Perform **doctoring and animal health treatments** following established protocols- Assist with **processing**, including vaccinations and routine animal handling- Maintain accurate animal health and treatment records- Work closely with the animal health team to support herd performance- Assist with general feedlot duties as needed### Qualifications & Experience- Prior experience in **feedlot cattle health**, pen riding, or livestock operations preferred- Strong understanding of cattle behavior and health indicators- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions- Ability to work independently and as part of a team- Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-minded- High school diploma or equivalent## Application ProcessHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a **confidential, expanding cattle feedlot operation** in Eastern Nebraska with the search for a **Cattle Health Technician / Pen Rider**. This operation values strong work ethic, accountability, and a genuine commitment to cattle care and animal health.The employer is seeking a hands-on individual who takes pride in pen riding, cattle observation, and proper doctoring practices. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a production-focused feedlot environment where animal well-being and consistency matter.This opportunity offers long-term stability and growth for someone who enjoys working with cattle, contributing to herd health, and being part of a team-driven operation. Qualified candidates with feedlot or livestock health experience are encouraged to apply and will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss next steps.**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.***If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.*#### Phone:[phone]#### Fax:[phone]To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 09/08/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska | Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska || Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT Nebraska | |7 people are interested in this job.**PLEASE NOTE:** We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.