Ranch Assistant: Calving, Cattle Health & AI Breeding

Nebraska Ag Connection; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Bedroom/2 Bath House with Updated Kt

4-Wheeler or ATV

Beef

Horse Accommodations

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT seeks a ranch assistant for a progressive cattle operation in Nebraska. Responsible for calving support, health checks, and daily ranch chores, you will work with veterinarians and nutritionists to maintain cattle health and production.

The role offers a stable environment, a family-like team, and opportunities to grow within a well-managed ranch. Experience with cow/calf operations, reliability, and the ability to learn are essential; A.I.

Qualifications

• Strong cow/calf experience preferred.
• Experience in animal health, backgrounding, and cattle finishing a plus.
• Must handle cattle in a calm, quiet manner.
• A.I. experience not required, but helpful.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, with strong record-keeping skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours during calving season.

Responsibilities

• Assist with calving in May and June.
• Work with veterinarians, nutritionists, and ranch staff on cattle health and production.
• Process cattle and conduct regular health reviews.
• Fencing, walking pens, and general ranch maintenance.
• Assist with A.I. breeding of ~1,500 head each fall.
• Utilize the GrowSafe feed efficiency system.
• Operate ATVs for ranch work.

Skills

Cow/Calf Experience

Animal Health

Team Player

Record Keeping

Calving Season Flexibility

Calm Under Pressure

Tools

GrowSafe

ATV Operation

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT seeks a ranch assistant for a progressive cattle operation in Nebraska. Responsible for calving support, health checks, and daily ranch chores, you will work with veterinarians and nutritionists to maintain cattle health and production.

The role offers a stable environment, a family-like team, and opportunities to grow within a well-managed ranch. Experience with cow/calf operations, reliability, and the ability to learn are essential; A.I.