Winter Range Herdsman: Remote Living & Livestock Care

H2ajobs; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to work

Job summary

H2ajobs in Texas is seeking a dependable ranch hand to tend livestock on a winter range. The role requires extended periods on site, self-sufficiency, and the ability to work in isolated conditions with small crews.

You will administer basic veterinary care, manage water and ice, assist with feeding, herd movements, and shelter provision for horses and dogs. Housing and meals are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience handling livestock on range and winter conditions.
• Ability to administer basic emergency medical care to sick or injured animals.
• Capability to work independently or in small groups for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Administer emergency minor medical care to sick or pregnant animals.
• Assist with hauling water and breaking ice for water sources.
• Oversee feeding, watering, and tending to horses and dogs.
• Guard against predators using tracking and hunting methods.
• Herd livestock to grazing areas using winter trailing methods.
• Monitor and treat vulnerable mothers and young during cold weather.
• Maintain fences and facilities and set up wind breaks for shelter.
• Report water, forage, and weather conditions to rancher.
• Operate camp stove to provide heat in extreme cold.

Skills

Livestock handling

Herd management

Animal health care

Roping techniques

Tools

Tractors

ATVs

Fence repair tools

Job description

H2ajobs in Texas is seeking a dependable ranch hand to tend livestock on a winter range. The role requires extended periods on site, self-sufficiency, and the ability to work in isolated conditions with small crews.

You will administer basic veterinary care, manage water and ice, assist with feeding, herd movements, and shelter provision for horses and dogs. Housing and meals are provided by the employer.