Ranch Range Herding & Livestock Care Specialist

H2ajobs; Wheatland (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs on the range seeks a dedicated livestock attendant. The role requires working up to 24/7 availability, primarily on the range, attending to cattle and other livestock, administering medications, and ensuring feed, water, and safety. Night checks and movement between grazing areas are common.

Responsibilities include identifying health issues, assisting with births, and maintaining fences and facilities. Housing and meals are provided in a remote, isolated setting.

Qualifications

• 6 months livestock care experience or similar fieldwork.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors in variable weather.
• Capable of handling, feeding and monitoring livestock health.

Responsibilities

• Attend livestock on range with daily rounds and night checks as needed.
• Administer medications and apply treatments to wounds or illnesses.
• Assist with loading/unloading, branding, tagging, and offspring care.
• Maintain water, forage, and shelter for animals and check grazing areas.
• Monitor herd health, record births, and report notable changes.

Skills

Livestock handling

Medication administration

Herding & moving livestock

Animal health observation

Water provisioning

Tools

Tractors

UTVs/ATVs

Fencing tools

Job description

H2ajobs on the range seeks a dedicated livestock attendant. The role requires working up to 24/7 availability, primarily on the range, attending to cattle and other livestock, administering medications, and ensuring feed, water, and safety. Night checks and movement between grazing areas are common.

Responsibilities include identifying health issues, assisting with births, and maintaining fences and facilities. Housing and meals are provided in a remote, isolated setting.